How to Reduce Slippery of Shoe Sole

Buy anti-slip shoe soles. If slippage occurs because the shoe is old , it is not because the sole is not worn enough, but because it is too worn. In this case, you will need a support product to increase the grip on the sole of the shoe. Perhaps the most “professional” way to do this is to use a special glue for the sole of the shoe to create a grip.

• This patch usually has a layer of glue to stick to the sole of the shoe. However, some users complain that this glue can leave a “sticky” feeling on the sole of the shoe when the sticker falls off.
• Anti-slip shoe sole stickers are available at online shopping sites at relatively low prices – a set of stickers costs no more than 50,000 VND. ^[3]

Or you can use anti-slip shoe sole spray. Besides stickers, you can also find spray products specifically for the soles to create grip. These products are commonly known in English as “traction sprays” or “grip sprays”, with varying qualities; Therefore, you should ask the seller or read the customer reviews before buying the product.

• Anti-slip spray for shoe soles is only available at foreign online shopping sites with a high price – about $10-20 (about VND 230,000 – VND 460,000).

Use a hairspray to keep your hair in place. What if you don’t want to spend a lot of money to buy anti-slippery spray for the soles of your shoes? Try using some products that you have at home as they can also work well. However , it is important to remember that these improvised solutions are not guaranteed to be as effective as using the specialized products mentioned above. One way to use the product at home is to use a hairspray – simply spray a generous amount of the product onto the soles of your shoes to increase “grip” (especially on flat shoes). Wait about 30 seconds for the spray to dry and get sticky before putting on shoes.

• Note that this solution is only temporary and you will need to spray the product several times. Besides, hairspray will be washed away when it meets water. ^[4]

Use puff paint. “puff” paint (also known as “fabric embossed paint”) is a type of paint commonly used in arts and crafts for children such as making t-shirts. Paint puff when dry will be slightly rough, rough, very suitable for creating grip for shoe soles. You just need to apply a thin layer of paint on the sole of the shoe, let it dry for a few hours and check the effect!

• Although puff paint lasts longer than hairspray, you still have to reapply the paint quite often for maximum effect.
• If you have time, you can paint on the sole – this is a fun way to make shoes unique and express your creativity.

Use paper tape. The simple “last” solution to dealing with slippage is to stick a few pieces of paper tape on the soles of your shoes. Simply stick two pieces of tape in an “X” shape on the widest and flattest part of the sole for maximum effect.

• Note that the tape will lose its adhesion on its own, so be careful to add more tape as needed.

For high-quality shoes, you can take them to a shoemaker. If you have very expensive shoes or you love your shoes and don’t want to use the above methods, try taking your shoes to a professional shoe repairman. Shoe repairmen can correct slippage by adjusting or replacing the sole.

• However, be aware that shoe repair services can sometimes be quite expensive. Depending on the quality of the shoe and the difficulty in making it, the cost of repairing a pair of shoes can be up to millions. ^[5] So this solution should only be for expensive shoes.

Check before wearing temporary non-slip shoes to work. Many jobs (especially in restaurants) require employees to wear standard non-slip shoes. If your workplace has this policy, do not wear shoes that have been corrected by the above methods in place of standard non-slip shoes without management approval. This may violate workplace regulations. More importantly, though, you can get injured – that’s why there’s a rule to wear non-slip shoes.

• If you’re worried, just buy a new pair of non-slip shoes. Note that most anti-slip shoes are graded according to the coefficient of friction (CoF). For jobs that require slip-resistant shoes, you should choose shoes with a coefficient of 0.5-0.7 (talk with your manager for specific regulations at work). ^[6]

Do not wear shoes outside without checking the safety level. If this is your first time trying a traction method, don’t put yourself in a situation where you need to put your shoes on until you’ve tested them. Take the time to do something as simple as wearing your shoes for a walk around the house or around the neighborhood to see how effective the method you’re using is.

Don’t use sprays or patches that aren’t safe for the material of your shoes. When handling shoes from special materials such as leather, be sure to read the instructions for use on the products that you will be using on the shoes. While problems are rare, some products can cause the shoe’s material to discolor or degrade and should not be used on shoes.

• For example, the chemicals in hairspray can be harmful to some leather materials, so you’ll need to be careful when using this product to temporarily fix the slippery condition of leather shoes. ^[7]