Abstract: An exemplary tread configuration having improved slip-resistance includes a tread element having a length and a width. The tread element also includes a long longitudinal groove extending a substantial length of the tread element and a long latitudinal groove extending a substantial width of the tread element. Additionally, the tread element includes at least two short longitudinal grooves extending a fraction of the length of the tread element and aligned substantially parallel to the long longitudinal groove. At least one of the at least two short longitudinal grooves is located each side of the long longitudinal groove. The tread element further includes at least two short latitudinal grooves extending a fraction of the width of the of the tread element and aligned substantially parallel to the long latitudinal groove. At least one of the at least two short latitudinal grooves is located on each side of the long latitudinal groove.