When people shop for shoes, they look at the style, the fit, the color, the design but there may be one thing you are missing – whether they are slippery or not. Not many people check for that because they simply don’t realize they should. Have you ever slipped or fallen because your shoes were slippery?
We have put together some of the best tips and hacks so that your shoes won’t be as slippery. This is especially useful on rainy days and during the winter. There are ways to increase traction so your shoes are less prone to slip on certain surfaces.
Buy Non-Slip Outsoles
If you need a permanent solution for heels, you can buy non-slip soles to adhere on the bottom of the heels. There are many different brands available at most stores. These soles are usually rubber and doesn’t damage your shoe when attaching them. These are one of the most popular methods for making your heels less slippery.
Use Sandpaper on the Outsoles
This is a permanent solution so make sure that you aren’t going to be returning the shoes before you attempt this hack. Simply take some sandpaper and rub them on the soles of your shoes to roughen up the surface.
Another method is using a pair of scissors or knife to cut a few lines in the sole. Just be careful you don’t cut too deep.
Hairspray
Although a temporary solution, it’s quite inexpensive. Just spray some hairspray on the soles. The soles will feel sticky and will provide more traction. This is great if you need something quick and easy. The hairspray will usually only last for a little and will need reapplied the next time you wear them.
Adhesive Bandages
Another temporary solution is to stick a few bandages on the soles. The surface of the bandage will grip the floor. This is useful when you are in a bind.
Traction Spray
They actually sell anti-slip spray for shoes. It works similar to hairspray, but it will last much longer. This is useful for winter walking. You won’t have to worry about icy conditions.
Puff Paint
Because puff paint becomes bumpy when it dries, this could be a fun solution. There are a variety of colors so you could actually have fun with it.
Ice Grips
These won’t work for every type of shoe, they will help to turn a fashion boot into a fashionable winter boot that grips the ice. They are easy to use because all you do is attach them to the bottom of your shoes.
Sand or Salt Glued
This is permanent. You simply add glue and then add a thin layer of either salt or sand to the soles of your shoes. The grit from these ingredients will give you traction and hopefully, prevent you from falling on the ice or any type of slippery surface.
Buy Slip Resistant Shoes or Heels
Many manufacturers make shoes that are slip-resistant and will be labeled as such. You just have to look for this feature when you are buying them. Although obvious, many people only consider this after they have already purchased their shoes.
Make sure that you check out the soles of any shoes you buy. If they are smooth and have no texture, you could be inviting a nasty fall or end up slipping and falling. Even if you don’t injure yourself, that in itself can be quite embarrassing.
Use these tips if you need to make a pair of your shoes less slippery. Stay safe and still stay fashionable when you use any of these handy hacks on your own pair of shoes.