7 proven ways to deal with slippery soles in shoes

Slippery shoes are not a problem!

With each subsequent step you feel as if you were walking on banana peels and suddenly, completely unexpectedly, 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 methods that will help you get rid of it once and for all. Let's do it!

Prevention is better than cure

Do you care about your safety? Do you want to avoid the unpleasant consequences of a possible fall? Act according to the principle "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 can, touch it and see if it is rough. The rough sole will allow you to stay on the surface without any problems. Look for shoes with lugs on the bottom to give you extra traction.

This way you will obtain a texture that will guarantee you grip on the ground when walking on both icy terrain and slippery tiles. See how simple it is?

Home remedies for slippery soles

However, if your collection already includes shoes with slippery soles, you don't have to part with them. Just follow the tips presented in this guide, and your shoes - as if by magic - will gain anti-slip properties. 

Especially for you, we have collected 7 proven methods that will help you deal with this problem on your own. Let's get started!

Method 1. Walk on a rough surface

One of the reasons your shoe soles are slippery is because you don't wear them enough. Walking on rough surfaces should help. Before you wear new high heels or shoes to a party in a room with slippery tiles, wear them on a rough surface. Asphalt or paving stones will quickly remove the smooth layer from the soles of your shoes and make them non-slip.

Method 2. Use sandpaper

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

Method 3. Glue the patches

Band-aids 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 plasters offer!

When dealing with slippery footwear, just stick them to the soles of your shoes and you're good to go. This way you will create a rough layer on their surface and 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 anti-slip stickers

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

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

Method 5. Spray the soles with hairspray

Are you looking for a temporary but equally effective solution? Hairspray will be helpful. Spray the product on the sole of your shoes until the entire surface is covered. Wait until the varnish dries 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

If you want durable solutions, choose a combination of strong glue and salt or sand. Apply a thin layer of "Drop" glue to the sole and sprinkle it with sand or salt. Attention! You need to act quickly and complete all the steps before the glue dries. This way you will get a rough layer on the sole that will protect you from falls even on icy surfaces. 

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

Method 7. Get help from a professional

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

See how simple it is?

You have certainly already managed to deal with the problem of slippery soles in your shoes! You must admit that with our tips this task was much easier than it might have seemed at first.