What to do to prevent the outsole from slipping into the ice

What to do to prevent the outsole from slipping into the ice

It's time to ice and think over what to do to make shoes safe and non-slip.

Which outsole does not slip

Let's look at the types of soles and find out which ones are applicable in ice. The manufacturer of the sole is usually indicated from the outside between the heel and the toe.

Commando

Popular "toothy" sole, which is used in winter inexpensive boots. It is intended for walking on mountains. It is made of hard wear-resistant rubber.

The downside of the sole is that small debris and snow get stuck between the teeth, which are not easy to remove. The plus is good adhesion to the ground and the possibility of application in ice.

Dainite

Thinner outsole of rubber. Has round small spikes. The advantages are good wear resistance, low weight and non-slip. Dirt does not clog in the round notches.

Minus is the transmission of cold during long standing on the snow.

Crepe Sole

The material of manufacture is rubber. The sole is soft and light. Designed for walking in summer and during the demi-season. Cons - rapid wear, hard to remove pollution, slipperiness on ice and in wet weather.

Cork Nitrile

Modified outsole of rubber and cork. Has a reduced weight, improved cushioning and good wear resistance. Recognize it can be in appearance - brown inclusions of cork in the rubber. Has poor grip and is not suitable for wearing in winter.

Wedge, Cushion, Crepe, Extralight

Made of foamed rubber. They have a wavy tread profile, which has good adhesion to the surface of the metal and concrete. Good cushioning provides comfort for long walks. For winter does not fit.

Vibram morflex

It is made of lightweight porous material - modified foam rubber. The advantages are low weight and good shock absorption when walking, dirt does not get stuck in the tread. The minuses are fast erasure of the sole and subsidence under heavy weight. Poor grip on snow or ice.

How to choose a non-slip sole

Look at the outline of the sole. If the pattern is shallow, pointing in one direction or missing - the sole will be slippery. Choose boots with a large pattern of the sole, which is directed in different directions.

Non-slip sole is made of thermoplastic elastomer and polyurethane. The material from which the outsole is made is indicated on the box from the shoes.

How to make a non-slip sole

There are 5 ways to make sure that the sole does not slip in winter:

1. Sandpaper . Strip the sub-surface of the dirt and wipe off the gloss with it. Spread the spots on the toe and heel with superglue and glue pieces of coarse sandpaper. The sole will stop sliding for a while until the abrasive is rubbed off the sandpaper. During the winter, you need to repeat the procedure 2-3 times.
2. Bolts . Screw the bolts to the diameter of the sole so that the bolt caps protrude 1-2 mm above the surface. This will protect you from falling on a slippery surface.
3. Sand . Sand the surface with sandpaper and degreaser. Apply to the entire surface of liquid nails or non-fast-drying glue. Allow the glue to dry 10 minutes. Step on the sand so that it sticks to the surface evenly. Strongly press and let the glue with sand dry for 24 hours.
4. A plaster . Emergency method. Strip off the place where you will glue the plaster from dirt, gloss and grease. Glue several strips of plaster on the heel and sock. The method will give you the opportunity to protect yourself from falling for a few days.
5. Anti-slip cover plates . Are purchased in the store. These are rubber straps that are worn on top of shoes. Metal spikes do not slip. The disadvantage of the lining is the appearance, damage to the laminated or wooden surface when walking indoors, noise when walking on tiles.

How to choose the sole for winter

1. To prevent the sole from slipping, avoid skating on a slippery surface.
2. Regularly remove the gloss from the sole with the help of fine sandpaper.
3. When buying, choose shoes with a non-slip surface made of a thermoplastic elastomer or polyurethane.