I can't get no....traction

I soooo need some salt or sand or some other non-slippery substance for my driveway. I went down to my car, realized the fancy little professional work shoes I was wearing had no grip whatsoever, went back upstairs and put on my all-terrain shoes. These things are clunky and heavy, but have a two inch thick serrated sole that would be perfect for mountain climbing. I was still sliding a bit, but at least I felt confident I would not land tits up four or five times before I got in my car. Is there anything worse than rain on ice?? At least the roads weren't too bad.