Its good to see that if nothing else being a scientist makes you cynical and sceptical of other peoples "science".

It has also reminded me of the "super friction" adhesives that were created by a student at Stanford a couple of years ago trying to replicate the grip that geckos have.

https://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/...ce-112114.html

I approached the guys at Stanford back then but unfortunately they were more interested in applying the technology to robotics than breathing new life in to my scatty old trainers, so Ive had to go it alone with my own gecko shoes (Ill probably end up marketing them as "G-Series" I think its a bit catchier). Its taken the last couple of years to genetically modify my pet geckos to have large pyramidal shaped feet, but the good news is Ive just successfully managed to transplant the modified geckos feet directly on to the soles of my walshes. They're no longer vegan, but they are exactly 50% better than before. I'll bring them along for you to try tomorrow night!