You'd think treads are a good thing

I've discovered a problem with my bright, shiny new running shoes.

When I'm wearing them around the house, and I see an ant, they are no good for squashing it. Since there's actual treads with space in between, he just kept slipping out. Twice! Twice I stepped on him, and still he made his escape.

Of course, if I actually wore the shoes to run in, this wouldn't be such a problem.