I've found that it's not great for either if you're wearing boots with an aggressive sole pattern. What works best for my boots is those hedgehogs with the stiff bristles across their back.
Edit: I realized that my description is probably pretty confusing to anyone who hasn't seen one before. I'm talking about these:
It's the human's fault for letting me outside
Hurry up and let me in so I can beg to go out again!
The Circle of Nope
A short story in one picture
Try a few hours later when it's dark outside and the zoomies are on.
I've found that it's not great for either if you're wearing boots with an aggressive sole pattern. What works best for my boots is those hedgehogs with the stiff bristles across their back.
Edit: I realized that my description is probably pretty confusing to anyone who hasn't seen one before. I'm talking about these:
it is set into the concrete/stone floor, which is a trait of storm drains