If you like to run at night, then there’s a good chance you stick to a designated path. There can be people lurking about at the wee hours with not-so-good intentions, and not everyone has a black belt. Pepper spray and whistles can help, but the time it takes to get those out of your pocket may be too long.

In this case, a useful tool would be a ready-for-action piece of equipment that you don’t even need to get out. This is where the Kuba-Kickz come in. These are a non-lethal self defense tools that sit on top of the tongue of your shoe, and is held down by your shoelaces. It’s high-impact plastic that will definitely catch someone off guard if they’re trying to attack you. You won’t need any special training to wear these, and they’ll only cost about $14.