Any simple ways to increase traction on a smooth soled shoe? Aside from resoling?

Question

Got some new boots and not used to a totally smooth sole. It feels like I'm ice-skating when on carpet. Want to avoid busting my rear.

Brainstorm ideas/theories:
-scuff up bottom with heavy grip sandpaper,
-(a more "out there" idea) mask off upper shoe and apply spray can of truck bed liner to sole.

anything simple and common that is done?

Answer 1

I found that going out onto my cement driveway and scuffing my soles on the pavement for a minute or two helped. I also have glued those rubber soles onto the bottom of my shoes and that has helped. Your idea of truck bed liner is also a good one, pretty ingenious also.

Answer 2

The sandpaper method is the best i've used, it's better than applying something to the sole. It gives the sole a lot more traction without risking damage to the rest of the shoe. Also, when you apply something to the sole, you always risk having it fall off while you're wearing the shoes or changing the way the shoes feel while walking. As for your spray method, if you don't know of anyone else that has used this method I would recommend not experimenting on new shoes. Maybe use an old pair of shoes to test it out first. But the sandpaper method is tried and true! Hope this helps!!!

Answer 3

1] put them on and carefully 'shuffle' up and down the porch, drivewalk, or sidewalk
2] sandpaper