Icy paths pose a major threat to pedestrians in winter, as they simply do not have time to be sprinkled with sand or salt at the beginning of the winter season.
It's so easy to slip on them. To prevent this from happening, protect your shoes before leaving the house. There are several ways to make the soles of your shoes more stable.
Hairspray and sandpaper come to the rescue of slippery shoes. First, wash the shoes thoroughly and wipe them dry.
Then the soles should be lightly sanded to make them matte. Do this carefully so as not to damage the shoes.
Spray the soles with varnish, and your shoes will become much more stable on icy asphalt. This method is useful not only in winter, but will also help with slippery parquet or tile floors.
There is another way to ensure stability during frosty walks, you need to properly prepare your shoes for difficult conditions. For this, patches will come in handy. Before sticking them on, check what material they are made of.
It is important that they are made of fabric. The pieces can be glued across the shoe or diagonally, in the shape of the letter X. This method will not work for long.
The patches may come off quickly if it's damp outside, so only use this method when you're leaving the house for a short time, such as to go to the local store.
How to stabilize shoes for winter
If your shoes are very slippery and no home remedies help, you should not take risks. In this situation, it is best to contact a shoe repair service.
A specialist will select the appropriate option for your sole. You can also buy special anti-slip stickers for soles in specialized shoe stores. Do not forget to clean and dry the shoes before gluing them.
