This is the most affordable and fastest way to adapt shoes for the winter season. First, wash and dry the sole well. Next, take a cloth-based patch and glue it to the shoe with longitudinal strips. Or make a pair of crosses in the heel and toe area. Ready! Now you can safely go for a walk even in sneakers, without fear of slipping and falling.
The main disadvantage of this method is its short duration. You will need to repeat the procedure every day. In addition, the life hack only works in dry weather. If the ice on the street began to melt, then the homemade "brake" will get wet and quickly peel off.
Measure the width of the sole in the toe and heel area and cut two strips of sandpaper of the appropriate size. Fix them on the shoes with glue. The rough surface will create additional grip and reduce slipping. It is important to choose a moisture-resistant paper so that it does not fall apart from snow and puddles.
Such protection lasts longer than a patch, but in shoes with sandpaper on the sole it is easy to damage floors in rooms. If you don't change shoes in the office, use soft felt instead of paper.
And even after the need for an anti-slip gasket disappears, the sole will need to be cleaned of glue. This can be a difficult task. To make your work easier in advance, try to fix the sandpaper or felt with double-sided moisture-resistant adhesive tape.
Sand is a popular way to combat ice in the city. But it can also be applied to the sole of shoes. It is not necessary to cover the entire surface: as in the previous methods, you can do with a pair of stripes on the toe and heel.
Apply superglue to the right places, and then immediately sprinkle them with sand. If possible, add small stones to the mixture — they will give additional tenacity. The sand will gradually disappear during the wear process: when the anti-slip effect disappears, the procedure will need to be repeated.
