Wolverine work boots can last longer if the soles stay in good shape.
Work boots are made to provide you with a secure, heavy-duty fit. This allows you to work without the damage or wear and tear that regular boots have when worn through intensive daily wear. The surface of your soles may become slippery over time even though the rest of your shoe is still in good shape. You can avoid buying new shoes by finding ways to repair the slippery sole.
Instructions
1. Attach slip-resistant pads to the bottom of the soles. This is a method used when you do not want to alter the surface of your shoe with scuffs or scratches. The pads have a rough surface on one side and an adhesive side on the other to stick to your shoe. Position the pads to make sure they fit the sole. You may have to cut them to fit. Peel back the adhesive sheet and attach it to the shoe sole.
2. Spray hairspray on the soles of your shoes. This is a temporary fix but it is an option if you do not want to damage your shoes with sandpaper. Avoid using sprays that are heavily scented. Inexpensive hair sprays work well. Look for sprays that market themselves as having extra hold.
3. Scratch the bottom of your shoes with sandpaper. The rougher the grade the better. A medium-grit sandpaper is No. 80 to 120. A very course grit is No. 40 to 60. Your decision should be based on the surface of your shoe. If you have a softer rubber the medium grit may be able to scratch the surface. Harder rubber requires course grit. Lightly buff the sole of your shoe. Don't make deep disfigurations in your shoe. Just scuff it up enough to create a surface that doesn't slip anymore. Try your shoes on and test for slip after a few passes of the sandpaper and until it appears that you have reduced the slip.
4. Cut into the soles with an knife or thin blade. Take the knife and score marks on the center of your soles from top to bottom. This should be enough but if you try on the shoes and they still seem slippery, carefully slice more marks across the marks you've just made. These marks should go from right to left.
Tips Warnings
Choose a style of Wolverine work boot that has a slip-resistant sole.
