A TikToker has shared his unique trick for walking on ice as temperatures continue to drop in the middle of winter.
On January 17, lifestyle influencer Jojo took to social media to share her friend's advice for going outside when it's cold. In her video, which has already racked up more than 2.8 million views, her friend is bundled up and ready to go out.
“Apparently, if you put socks on the outside of your shoes, you can walk on the ice better,” he began. To test the theory, Jojo's partner walked out the door with only his sneakers on first. Immediately, he slipped and slid on the thick layer of ice, causing him to walk down the front steps without lifting his feet even once.
Obviously, the grip on the sole of his sneakers was not enough to prevent him from falling. She then opted for a pair of normal socks placed over her shoes to see how it would help her next.
“Pretty cool moment of truth,” Jojo declared as her friend stepped back onto the ice. This time, she was firm and in control.
He said, “Oh, no way,” since Jojo's friend could not only go down regularly, but he could also go back up.
“Life hack,” Jojo wrote.
Shocked viewers couldn't believe how supportive a pair of regular socks could provide. One viewer said: “Brilliant! Update us after they get wet or freeze too.”
“I've learned more from TikTok than I did in my 20 years of schooling,” another TikTok user proclaimed.
Someone else added: “Yes, socks work! “If your car spins on ice and gets stuck, put a pair of jeans under the tire and it will give you traction.”
Some people were skeptical about how long the socks would last on the cold surface, noting the likelihood of the material getting soaked.
“That's just until they freeze and you're back to square one,” said one reviewer, while another wrote, “I imagine it won't work that long because the socks will freeze.”
Others wanted a similar solution for their cars on icy roads. “Why haven't we made tire socks?” asked a curious Internet user.
The independent has contacted Jojo for comment.
