Don’t you just hate falling on your ass all the time when it gets cold and icy? These modern winters have made the slippery season longer and longer in many places. Get yourself these anti-skid soles and eliminate weird dance moves and hard ukemis. These aren’t just any studded flip-flops, they are very durable anti-skid soles with replaceable studs. The sturdy Velcro attachment fits most shoes and boots.

Unlike the cheap rubber band contraptions, these have a very clever design. They come with a tough Vibram rubber sole, which has the bonus feature of improving the insulation against cold creeping in from the frozen earth. The Velcro bands are attached on top of the soles, so you won’t ever step on them and wear them out prematurely. There are 17 tough screwed-on studs on each sole. You can also buy spare studs as an accessory, so it is easy to replace the worn-out or missing ones. These are quite shitty on stiletto heels, but work very well on most winter shoes and boots.

Use

The Velcro attachment is a bit slower to use than rubber bands but also a lot more stable. The rubber band versions wobble here and there, and the rubber bands die quite quickly if you walk a lot. The fixed studs are also tricky because when they get loose or damaged, you need to throw away the whole thing. These you just replace and carry on.

These have adjustable straps at the front and back. It is essential that you fasten them tightly, so that the sole won’t move here and there. The easiest way to do it is before putting the shoe/boot on.

It goes without saying, but let’s say it anyway, these aren’t suited for indoor use. They will make a lasting impression on your floor. Nor should you use these on hard and smooth surfaces like tiles or steel outdoors either, because they can be slippery and they definitely wear out faster. These provide the best traction when the studs are sharp, so replace the ones that are too worn out.