Potatoes, sand, sandpaper – all means are good in the fight against ice.
Now, in the midst of winter sales, it’s time to buy boots or boots for the next season. And here it is important to approach the matter as thoughtfully as possible so that the purchase does not disappoint at the first exit to the icy street. It is desirable that the sole is not too stiff and has a high pattern. The pores and bumps in the tread make the boots or boots more stable on slippery surfaces. The rubberized sole, which is called “semolina” or “semolina”, is best resistant to ice.
Pay attention to the heel too: often the material of the heel is different from the material of the sole. But first we put our foot on the heel, and if the heel “moves”, then no super-non-slip sole will save us – landing with the fifth point on the ground is inevitable.
But what if the new shoes do slip? Savvy home craftsmen over the years have come up with many ways to fix this. Unfortunately, not all of these methods have stood the test of time and proved to be easy to use. We have collected the methods that have proven themselves in the best way.
1. Glue and sand
Try equipping slippery boots with a homemade “protector”. On the previously degreased and clean surface of the sole, apply Moment glue in the form of a fine mesh. Without letting the glue dry, place the boots on a layer of river sand, poured, for example, on thick paper. When the “Moment” grabs the grains of sand, you will receive a kind of protector against which the ice will be powerless. But such a protector will have to be renewed once a week or two.
2. Sandpaper
Sometimes it is enough just to lightly rub the sole with coarse sandpaper. It will become less smooth and the roughness will provide normal traction. But the main thing here is not to overdo it: if you rub too hard, the sole will let water through. Another option is to glue a piece of sandpaper on the middle of the sole and on the heel. Such a protector will last one to two weeks.
3. Capronki
This will take some skill. Old nylon tights need to be twisted into a flagellum, set on fire and, when the nylon begins to melt and drip, apply a pattern to the sole with drops. It is important that the droplets are the same size, otherwise the shoes run the risk of losing stability.
4. Grater and nails
The sole can be roughened with a fine trowel. And some craftsmen make tiny holes with a small carnation. But here the firmness of the hand is important: if the puncture is too deep, you will not improve the shoes, but spoil them.
5. Plaster and foam rubber
Pieces of felt, a plaster on a fabric base and even foam rubber – for example, a piece of a sponge for washing dishes – do a good job with the role of an anti-slip coating. They need to be glued to the outsole and heel to ensure good traction.
6. Potato
The most amazing way from our collection. It turns out that if you rub the soles of raw potatoes (peeled and cut in half) before going out into the street, then this perfectly saves you from ice! By the way, potatoes are generally capable of a lot – we have a whole heap of life hacks.
Entrepreneurs also took care of the issue of saving us from falling on ice. Most often, two types of devices are sold: ice drifts and ice shocks. Both are dense spike tips. They differ in that the former are attached to the back surface of the sole, and the latter – to the toe of the shoe.
Other anti-slip shoe pads are rubber-based. They may have additional elements made of felt and other materials.
The advantage of such purchased accessories is that they are produced for different types of shoes – boots, boots, ugg boots, etc. You can even find accessories for winter shoes with heels or stilettos.
Be sure to protect yourself from falls in the winter using any of the methods described above. Even if you have safely secured your shoes, stay alert, walk carefully, and learn to group when you fall. Unfortunately, in winter, emergency rooms are overcrowded due to icy conditions.
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