{"id":289,"date":"2022-04-20T03:41:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T03:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stylequadrant.com\/in\/how-to-tell-if-shoes-are-slip-resistant-before-you-buy\/"},"modified":"2022-04-20T11:13:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T11:13:12","slug":"how-to-tell-if-shoes-are-slip-resistant-before-you-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylequadrant.com\/in\/how-to-tell-if-shoes-are-slip-resistant-before-you-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell if Shoes Are Slip-Resistant Before You Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting the right slip resistant shoes can save your bones and medical bills, especially if you are prone to falling or working on slippery surfaces such as at a restaurant. But how do you test your shoes at the store? There are a few simple tricks you can try, according to Penny Thompson, a sales associated from Famous Footwear Outlet.<\/p>\n

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Check the Box<\/h2>\n

Before you even put the\u00a0shoes\u00a0on, check the box. Some boxes will note if the shoes are\u00a0slip resistant. While the standards for being slip resistant aren\u2019t regulated, this can help to get you started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Check the Tread<\/h2>\n

Shoes that are oil-resistant or slip-resistant will have a\u00a0specific tread\u00a0to them. This tread can come in different shapes such as circles or hexagons. It is these shapes will move the liquid out and prevent slipping and falling. Larger quantities of smaller shapes are better than small quantities of big shapes for preventing slips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Examine the Shape of the Sole<\/h2>\n

Flat edge soles can keep the liquid trapped under the shoe, making you hydroplane like a car. Look for soles with rounded sides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Look for Grooves<\/h2>\n

Just like a tractor tire, look for grooves. Soles with grooves cut in them creating flexible parts are less likely to trap water by channeling the liquid out from under the sole. This keeps you upright.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Feel the Bottom<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t want anything that is too hard. Look for a rubbery sole that will stick to the ground. The sole will be a little softer and more pliable instead of hard and rigid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Give Them a Test Drive<\/h2>\n

After you found a shoe with the right qualities, it\u2019s time to try it on. If you can find an area with shiny flooring, such as polished wood or linoleum, walk around in the shoes. Notice how your foot moves around the surface. Try sliding. Notice if your foot stays in place or if you can feel a little slide on the floor. If there isn\u2019t hardwood, find a smooth bench and use your hand to test the soles. You should be able to feel right away the way the shoes grips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Buying Online<\/h2>\n

Getting the right slip resistant shoe online can be a bit more difficult. Since you can\u2019t see or manually test out what you are buying, reading can be your best friend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Zoom in on the Sole<\/h3>\n

Just like you would in the store, look for the different characteristics that will make the shoe slip resistant.<\/p>\n