Shoes

[2zbeach]

I recently bought a pair of heels frim Chico's. The soles say " man-made". What can I do to make them less slippery? I really love the shoes,but don't want to take a dive in them. Any and all suggestions appreciated. I usually buy shoes with leather soles which is why I'm asking. Thanks to all.

[PinkyPetunia]

Get coarse sandpaper and sand down the slippery soles a bit, or wear the shoes outside on rough concrete to wear off the shiny sole. You could also apply strips of masking tape to the sole.

[Kachina624]

Scratch them up with a big nail.

[Vamp]

I would either scratch up the soles with sandpaper, and if that doesn't do the trick, get some no-slip shower decals and put them on there. You should be able to find plain white circles or something other than rubber ducky decals.

[Lovethesea]

When my DD was little, I would have her go outside and scuff the smooth, shiny soles of her patent leather shoes (while wearing them) on the concrete of the driveway. This worked wonderfully well.

I have found leather soles to be slippery, particularly on wet surfaces. All of the shoes that I currently wear (SAS Shoes) have non-slip soles and I'm never concerned when wearing them.

[2zbeach]

Thanks,everyone. Time to go outside and scuff these up. I must admit,though...I was tempted to put rubber duckies on the soles! In my family,the reactions would be worth it. ??

[Kathlen]

Check your local shoemaker ... or even Amazon, CVS or Walgreen's where they have their shoe polish.

You can buy non-slip sole pads to apply to the soles of your shoes. I have them on all my dress shoes.

[2zbeach]

Thanks again for all the ideas. Kathleen--I had no idea about the non-slip pads. Will check it out.