TikTok trend: Socks over shoes for winter slip prevention
During winter, sidewalks can often resemble ice rinks. How can you protect yourself from falling? A certain TikToker is demonstrating a simple trick to avoid slipping, which has gained considerable popularity among internet users.
When temperatures drop below freezing, ice and packed, hard snow appear on sidewalks. It's easy to slip and suffer painful falls, resulting in dangerous injuries or unpleasant bruises. How can you prevent this? A TikToker has shared an unusual method to maintain stability on slippery surfaces.
How not to slip on the sidewalk?
What does this internet user suggest? She proposes an unusual trick: putting socks over your shoes. This material significantly increases the grip of any sole. "No slipping for me today! Top tip, put socks over your shoes if you don't have suitable footwear," she wrote.
Internet users are surprised by the effectiveness of this simple trick. Under Lisa's video, numerous comments confirm that the "sock hack" works.
"I saw a woman with socks on her shoes and wondered what was going on. I was very surprised, but now I know it makes sense," and "I don't care that it looks silly. I'd rather look silly than end up with a broken bone," are among the comments found under the video. Some also mentioned that they have seen this method before: "My late aunt always did this, and everyone made fun of her," and "I've been doing this for many years."
Methods for slippery shoes
Another way to prevent slipping on sidewalks is to stick two fabric adhesive bandages to each sole in an "X" shape. Although this is a simple and effective solution, it is not very durable. On rainy days, the bandages will quickly come off, so this should be treated as a temporary fix for dry and frosty days.
You can also gently sandpaper the soles and then spray them with hairspray. This procedure should be repeated before each time you go outside.
