Best Non-Slip Shoes
The last thing you want to worry about on slippery floors is to, well, slip. As you walk quickly between rooms as a medical professional or you carry a tray of dishes in the food service industry, you deserve a shoe that you can count on—slippery floors and all.
KURU offers anti-slip shoes that feature grippy rubber outsoles, superior arch support, and premium shock absorption to help you stay on your feet all day in safety and comfort.
Non-slip shoes provide extra traction on wet or slippery surfaces. They increase the stability and safety of each step, so you can walk with confidence—even through a 12-hour shift.
Featuring grippy rubber outsoles, traction-heavy tread, and a deep heel cup that offers motion control, slip resistant shoes for women and men offer steady footing all day long.
Slip-resistant work shoes are the perfect shoes for restaurant workers, healthcare professionals, or those in the retail industry.
KURUs anti-slip shoes—for men and women alike—feature a traction-heavy rubber outsole, a deep heel cup for stability, arch support and cushion for all-day comfort, and reflective areas of fabric for visibility and safety.
Ways to Turn Any Type of Footwear into Non-Slip Shoes
Convert your favorite footwear into a non-slip shoe with these tips.
- Wear outsole pads: To add some increased traction to your shoes, consider attaching a stick-on outsole pad to bring increased stability to each step.
- Use a coating spray: You can purchase a non-slip coating spray for your regular shoes to give them a bit more outsole friction on slippery surfaces.
- Scuff up the outsoles: Use a sharp object to create added roughness to your shoe’s outsoles to add some additional tread.
Shoe Care Tips
Our KURU GURUs provide some tips on how best to extend the life of your anti-slip shoes.
Clean your footwear: Keep your shoes clean by using a brush to remove debris followed by a cleaning solution to remove dirt and stains. Our KURU Shoe Cleaning Kit
comes equipped with an all-material shoe cleaner, cleaning brush and microfiber cloth, this kit ensures you can make your shoes look like you just bought them—over and over again.
Protect your footwear: Protect your shoes with a preventive spritz of KURU Shield, our proprietary blend of shoe protector spray. This water-repellent layer works on all shoe materials and helps safeguard your footwear from everyday spills or extra rainy days.
Allow shoes to air dry: Allow shoes to dry out away from sunlight after being worn. Sunlight and moisture can prematurely break down materials, so giving shoes some breathing room after being worn each day can help them stay fresh.
Wear socks for longevity: Socks provide a barrier against sweat and bacteria, so it’s important to wear socks
whenever you plan to don your non-slip footwear. Reducing bacteria and sweat build-up can help extend the life of your footwear and reduce the risk of odor.
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What are non-slip shoes?
Non slip shoes feature grippy rubber outsoles and traction-heavy tread for added stability and safety on slippery surfaces. Slip-resistant footwear is perfect for those in the food or medical industry. Non slip shoes can also benefit older populations or those who need walking assistance to help them make more stable, confident steps.
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What do non-slip shoes look like?
Non slip shoes come in many different styles and types. Many non slip shoes are casual sneakers that feature sturdy rubber outsoles with superior traction. Black non-slip shoes are a popular color of choice, since they can blend in with a variety of uniforms and outfits.
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How do non-slip shoes work?
Non-slip shoes work by using strong rubber outsoles and carefully designed tread to offer traction and displace water for safe footing. This type of footwear provides extra stability and a sense of sturdiness with every step.
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How do I make non-slip shoes?
If you don’t currently have a pair of non-slip shoes and need a temporary solution before you buy, there are a few ways you can add traction to your current pair.
1.) Wear stick-on outsole pads to provide extra traction.
2.) Use a coating spray to give your outsoles more friction and stability.
3.) Try scuffing your soles to provide a bit more tread. -
How is the arch support of KURU shoes?
KURU shoes deliver excellent arch support without the need for thick inserts or expensive, custom orthotics.
Superior arch support starts with our patented KURUSOLE technology, which delivers natural cushioning and dynamically hugs your heel with every step. Every foot is unique, and our ULTIMATE INSOLES adapt to fit your needs by using your own body heat to custom-mold to the shape of your feet over time.
The corrective nature of our superior arch support is designed to neutralize your weight distribution and place your foot in the best anatomical position. This support can take some getting used to. We suggest slowly breaking in your new shoes over the course of 2–3 weeks.
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What to Look for in a Slip-Resistant Shoe
Here are a few key features to watch for as you shop for non-slip footwear.
Meets non-slip standards: Check to see if the non-slip work shoes you’re considering meet ASTM F2913 and SATRA TM-144 standards. This internationally recognized standard for slip resistance will help keep you safe as you work.
Has a sturdy rubber outsole: Quality non-slip work shoes—for women and men alike—feature strong rubber outsoles designed to give you extra stability to make abrupt stops and walk more safely on slippery surfaces.
Designed with traction-heavy tread: It’s important to look at the bottom sole of a potential non-slip restaurant shoe or nurse shoe. You should see clear patterns of tread on the bottom to allow wet substances to travel through the shoe instead of sliding on it.
Features a deep heel cup: Look for a non-slip work sneaker with a deep heel cup for added motion control with every step. A deep heel cup along with adequate arch support helps align the joints and offer increased stability.
Offers arch support, cushion, and room for toes: Part of staying stable is staying comfortable. We tend to overcompensate when we’re in pain, so look for shoes with adequate arch support, cushion, and a generous toe box for lasting comfort.
Includes some reflective material: Some women’s and men’s non slip shoes feature a reflective strip or two for increased visibility. This light-reflective material can improve safety while working or walking during the wee morning or late night hours.
At KURU, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to shoe design. We believe that shoes should be shaped to fit the natural contours of your feet, which is why we create every pair in three distinct support layers, not just an insole.
Our revolutionary ergonomic design starts with a curved footbed and adds unparalleled triple-layer support that includes shock-absorbing KURUCLOUD, heel-cupping KURUSOLE, and arch-supporting ULTIMATE INSOLES. The result? Shoes that are so comfortable you’ll stop thinking about your feet.
KURUSOLE
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups and protects the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior …Show More
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups and protects the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior support helps utilize our body’s natural cushioning system, the heel’s fat pad, so you can work hard all day long.
…Show lessKURUCLOUD
Our KURUCLOUD rubber midsole acts as a cushioned footbed to offer padding and shock absorption for the whole foot. This layer of dense …Show More
Our KURUCLOUD rubber midsole acts as a cushioned footbed to offer padding and shock absorption for the whole foot. This layer of dense EVA foam helps absorb impact to your joints, ligaments, and bones, especially when walking on hard surfaces.
…Show lessULTIMATE INSOLE
The final layer in this technology trifecta, our ULTIMATE INSOLES feature premium arch support and cushion for the entire sole of your foot. Made of …Show More
The final layer in this technology trifecta, our ULTIMATE INSOLES feature premium arch support and cushion for the entire sole of your foot. Made of durable polyurethane foam, these insoles form to your feet to provide lasting comfort, even through a 12-hour shift.
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KURUSOLE
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups and protects the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior support helps utilize our body’s natural cushioning system, the heel’s fat pad, so you can work hard all day long.
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What makes KURU different? Every KURU shoe comes with built-in patented KURUSOLE tech—a foot health game changer.
While other shoes are flat on the inside, KURUSOLE is shaped like your foot to hug and prevent fatigue and pain.
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