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and Wolverine—uses an array

of lugs crafted out of a unique

ice-grabbing rubber compound

to increase traction. When

the wearer steps, the com-

pound causes a split-second

polar bear paws, which have
tiny papillae and curved claws
to increase friction (and thus

traction) on ice. Arctic Grip—
which debuted on shoes from six
brands, including Saucony

melt-then-freeze reaction;

melting disperses the ice, and

freezing against the textured

sole creates more surface area

for the lugs to grab onto.

By BERNE BROUDY + GRENNAN MILLIKEN Photograph by SAM KAPLAN

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