What to lubricate the soles of your shoes with in winter: you will walk on ice as if on a summer path

02.01.2025 15:39

Often, winter brings ice, which can only be dealt with if you prepare your footwear.

Fortunately, there is not one, but several methods that are simple and accessible – all of them help improve the sole’s grip on icy surfaces.

Here's what you can use to make your winter walks much safer.

Hairspray

If you have a bottle of strong hold hairspray on your bathroom shelf, you can consider yourself a winner in this life – at least in the fight against ice, you will come out on top.

To effectively combat the product, it should be applied to clean and dry soles of shoes.

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By applying varnish you will get a rough texture, which means that the adhesion to the surface will be improved.

Important: Make sure the polish is dry before heading outside.

Patch

Although temporary, a completely effective solution is strips of adhesive tape glued to the sole.

Spray glue and sand

Apply a thin layer of spray adhesive or polyurethane adhesive to the sole and sprinkle fine sand on top (sugar can be substituted).

As a result, the sole will be covered with unique micro-spikes, providing high-quality traction on the surface.

Overhead spikes

Unfortunately, you are unlikely to be able to build such a structure with your own hands, but no problem – you can buy it at a sports store.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Hairspray
  2. Patch
  3. Spray glue and sand
  4. Overhead spikes