Can the sole be treated to prevent shoes from slipping on ice?
No. “Although there are tips on the internet about how to make shoe soles non-slip, none of them work,” said shoemaker Alexey KALINCHUK. “Recommendations such as sticking the sole with tape or gluing sandpaper are completely ineffective. Moreover, such a 'covering' will quickly wear out on cleared asphalt.
The only relatively reliable solution is to use special spikes or 'crampons' for shoes. However, there are risks here as well: for example, on slippery tiles, such equipment can lead to injury, as it is easy to slip and fall in such shoes. Effective ways to minimize falls on ice include choosing shoes with spiked soles, soles with a patterned tread, and moving carefully on the street.”
