There is no universal definition of slip resistance, which means different things to different industries. In some applications, the term “slip resistant” means that a shoe or floor covering prevents a person from slipping or falling. In other contexts, the term may mean that a shoe “grips” onto the surface to limit movement. In contrast, Rubber soles are designed not to slip on smooth surfaces in wet conditions such as snow and ice because of their greater friction with these materials than with dry surfaces.