A miniaturized, vented capillary channel test strip device for estimating the concentration of an analyte in a fluid is disclosed. If the device driver is determined not to be malicious, the memory page table is updated to allow the attempted cross ring memory access. Next, a barrier coat is applied over the gel coat in the mold and thereafter a laminate formula is applied over the barrier coat. Wearers will enjoy the benefit of being able to move on various surfaces without the need to change their footwear multiple times to accommodate the wearer’s varying traction needs on different surfaces.