Definitions for "Sipes"
Keywords:  tread, traction, slits, wet, tire
Small, narrow slots molded into the ribs of the tread design which increases the traction edges of the tire and increases the traction ability of the tire on wet pavement.
Slits in the tire tread. Small cuts in the surface of the tread to improve traction.
Small grooves or cuts in the tread blocks. Sipes improve traction during slippery driving conditions by adding additional gripping edges to the tread.
Keywords:  outsoles, razor, shoes, disperse, deck
A specific, razor-cut pattern in the outsoles of deck shoes that help to disperse water and prevent slipping.