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Helpful things

Since the Shoe Spike Post seemed very helpful to a lot of people, I wanted to make another post like it. This one has other helpful things most people don't seem to be aware of. None of this is sponsored or anything, so no affiliate links and I'll try to avoid specific brands wherever possible.

1: Removable shoe spikes, aka crampons (again)

Yeah, I am starting with the shoe spikes again. Price: $10-$30 These will go a long way to help with ice and snow. The first two are more suited for hiking and slopes, while the lower ones are meant for cities and generally even ground.

Drawbacks: Remember to take these off indoors. They'll ruin hardwood floors, and you won't have much grip on tiled floors and the like.

2: Cane ice-spikes (also again)

Thanks to @dunmeritude for making me aware of these. Price: ~$10

Basically the same concept as the shoe spikes. With the models shown here, you can flip the spikes up for use on regular floors.

Drawbacks: Same as the shoe spikes.

3: Magnetic USB-Charging cables

Now for something completely different... Price: $10-$35 depending on the brand and features

Pretty simple concept: The little magnetic plug stays in your phone or whatever device, and the cable connects to it via the magnet.

The two biggest benefits of these is the fact that your device's charging port won't wear out, and you won't get any dirt into it either. I've had one of these on my phone for almost 5 years now, and the charging port is still in like new condition.

Drawbacks: Only your magnetic cables will be compatible with the plug in your phone. You can pull the plug out and use a regular cable, but that's pretty fiddly.

4: Remote controlled power sockets

Price: $20-$60, depending on the brand and features

These allow you to turn power sockets on and off with a remote control... as the name suggests. Some are compatible with smartphones and home automation stuff. They are great when you want to automate your home a little bit without all the hassle (or listening devices) that usually come with home automation. I control basically everything in my room with a handful of remotes and sockets similar to these.

Drawbacks: Different brands are usually not compatible with each other and don't lose the remote...

5: Magnetic Shoe lace fasteners, aka Zubits

Probably the most unusual item on this list, so they're going to require a bit more explaining. I also have to go with a brand on this one because these are patented. Price: $15-$25, depending on size and magnet strength

The biggest benefit for me is that these open your shoes much more than usual, which makes it much easier to get in and out of them. They are also much easier and faster to use than regular laces, and the tying strength stays consistent. Installation is also pretty easy, you just have to thread your regular laces through the holes, make a knot, so they don't slip out and cut off the rest of the laces. I've been using these for years as well and the magnets have yet to come undone on their own, and I like my shoes tied tightly.

This probably sounds like a sponsor read, but nope, these really are that good.

They come in three different sizes/magnet strengths.

Drawbacks: I honestly can't think of any...

Well, I hope this post will be at least as helpful as the first one. If you know of any more helpful things like these, please feel free to add them as well.