7 proven ways to prevent slippery soles in shoes

Slippery shoes are no problem!

With each step you take, you feel like you are walking on banana peels and suddenly you lose your balance, ending with a spectacular fall? The soles of your shoes are probably slippery.

Fortunately, we know the solution to your problem. We have prepared several proven ways to get rid of it once and for all. To work!

Better to prevent than to cure

Do you care about your safety? Do you want to avoid the unpleasant consequences of a possible fall? Act on the principle of "prevention is better than cure" and solve the problem of slippery soles at the stage of choosing shoes.

When buying shoes, be sure to pay attention to what the sole looks like. If you have the opportunity, touch it and check if it is rough. The rough sole will allow you to easily stay on the surface. Look for shoes with studded soles for added traction.

In this way, you will get a texture that will guarantee you adhesion to the ground when walking on both icy terrain and slippery tiles. See how simple it is?

Home remedies for slippery soles

However, if you already have shoes with slippery soles in your collection, you don't have to part with them at all. All you have to do is follow the tips presented in this guide, and your shoes - as if by magic - will gain non-slip properties. 

Especially for you, we have collected 7 proven ways that will help you deal with this problem yourself. Let's start!

Method 1. Walk on a rough surface

One of the reasons why the soles of shoes are slippery is that you don't wear them often enough. Walking on rough surfaces should help. Before you wear your new high heels or brogues to a party in a slick tile room, wear them on a rough surface. Asphalt or paving stones will wipe off the smooth layer from the soles of your shoes in the blink of an eye and make them non-slip.

Method 2. Use sandpaper

If you want to get results faster, the slippery layer on the soles of your shoes can be easily removed with 100 grit sandpaper. However, avoid this solution in the case of worn shoes where the sole is already heavily worn. Otherwise, you could contribute to the formation of holes.  

Method 3. Glue the patches

Patches are something that is always worth having with you. They will be useful both when your child breaks his knee and when the shoe rubs your heel unbearably. However, first aid is not all that irreplaceable patches offer!

When you're dealing with slippery footwear, all you have to do is stick them to the soles of your shoes and you're done. In this way, you will create a rough layer on their surface and you will immediately stop slipping. Watch out for puddles and snow on the road! After contact with water, the patches may peel off from the soles. This solution works best on sunny days.

Method 4. Use non-slip stickers

If you are looking for a more durable solution, bet on special anti-slip stickers or pads. For a few zlotys, you can get rid of the problem of slippery soles in shoes.

This method is willingly used by professional dancers who often perform dangerous figures on a slippery dance floor. In addition to anti-slip properties, such pads will also help you protect the soles of your shoes from rapid wear.

Method 5. Spray the soles with hairspray

Looking for a temporary but equally effective solution? Hairspray will help. Spray the product on the sole of the shoes until the entire surface is covered. Wait for the polish to dry and you're done. The soles of your shoes will become sticky, making them stick to the surface better.

Method 6. Combine strong glue and salt or sand

When you care about durable solutions, choose a combination of strong glue with salt or sand. Apply a thin layer of "Drop" glue to the sole and sprinkle it with sand or salt. Attention! You must act quickly and complete all steps before the glue has time to dry. In this way, you will get a rough layer on the sole that will protect you from falls even on icy surfaces. 

If you're concerned that the glue might do more harm than good, replace it with double-sided tape. Remember, however, that this solution will not be durable enough and may not pass the test in snow or rain.

Fix 7. Get help from a professional

If you don't like to experiment and are afraid that home remedies could damage your new shoes, don't be afraid to seek professional help. Go to a professional shoemaker's shop, where you will get the necessary support.

See how easy it is?

Surely you have already managed to deal with the problem of slippery soles in shoes! You have to admit that with our tips, this task was much easier than it might initially seem.