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How to

Stop Your Shoes from Squeaking

Squeaky shoes can be embarrassing and annoying. The squeaking noises can be caused by the bottoms of the shoes, the insoles that are inside of the shoes, or the outer parts of the shoes. Fortunately, regardless of where ...

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Stretch Sneakers

If you're going to wear a pair of sneakers—whether to play sports or just to go about your day—you'll want the shoes to feel broken in before you start wearing them for long periods of time. There are a few ways you ...

How to Clean Stinky Shoes: Home Remedies for Fresh Feet

The best ways to get funky smells out of shoes, both by hand and in the washerYou sit down to put on your favorite pair of sneakers, when you notice a certain… funk. It’s no wonder why our shoes tend to get a little ...

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Stretch Synthetic Shoes

It’s pretty easy to stretch synthetic plastic and faux leather shoes, but they are probably not going to get more than 1/2 a size bigger than they already are. To stretch synthetic plastic shoes, wear them at home with...

How to Clean inside Shoes to Remove Odor

Stinky shoes and insoles are common, but still unpleasant—what can you do to clean the insides of shoes? It turns out there are a ton of easy DIY tricks to make your shoes smell as good as new! We’ve put together a h...

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Remove Jean Stains from Shoes

Have you ever bought a new pair of denim jeans only to find by the end of your evening the indigo dye has turned your white tennis shoes into a tie-dye disaster? Don’t ditch your kicks just yet! There are easy home rem...

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Clean Shoes with Toothpaste

You can make your dirty shoes look clean again by removing the dirt and debris with toothpaste. Use either a toothbrush or a cleaning pad to scrub the dirt from the shoes. Let the toothpaste dry into the shoes before rem...

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Walk Without Creasing Shoes

You've got a new pair of amazing shoes—but you're worried that in a couple of months, they'll be super creased. When you wear your new sneakers, dress shoes, or heels, you want to look fresh. And luckily, we can help! ...

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Dye Crocs Shoes

Crocs are a convenient and comfortable brand of foam rubber shoes, but painting and customizing them can be a little tricky. Fabric dye won’t stick to the foam rubber material very well and spray paint will crack and b...

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Shrink Leather Shoes

If your leather shoes have stretched out too much from use, or if your new leather shoes are too big, you may consider shrinking them. The process is not difficult, but be aware that the shoe could be damaged if treated ...

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Dye Suede Shoes

Whether you were unable to find a pair in a color you liked or you just want to update to a more fashionable look, dyeing old suede shoes makes a thrifty alternative to throwing them out. It may sound like an ambitious p...

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Clean Shoe Insoles

Your shoes' insoles can get pretty worn out after a while. With every step you take, the porous inserts absorb dirt, oil and perspiration, which can eventually lead to bacteria and mold. Killing these germs and banishing...

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Get Wrinkles Out of Shoes

Whether they’re your fresh kicks or your fancy dress shoes, having creases and wrinkles in your shoes can really put a damper on your style. Luckily, it’s actually pretty easy to get those pesky wrinkles out of leath...

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Clean the Soles of Shoes

Since the soles of your shoes are the part that actually make contact with the ground, it’s expected that they’ll get a little dirty after a while. Luckily, cleaning the bottoms of your shoes is a quick and simple ta...

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Stretch Plastic Shoes

Sometimes, you'll find a perfect shoe with a less than perfect fit. With synthetic materials like plastic, the stretching process may be more difficult than that of leather or fabric. Luckily, with the use of some common...

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Stretch Leather Boots

If that new pair of leather boots doesn’t fit quite right or if your favorite pair of hiking boots have shrunk, there is no need to despair! There are quite a few ways you can stretch out the leather so your boots will...

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Stop Leather Boots from Squeaking

Squeaky boots can be extremely obnoxious, especially if you aren’t trying to make a scene every time you walk into a room. Luckily, silencing loud leather boots is quite easy. To start, identify where the sound is comi...

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Maintain Leather Shoes

You love your leather shoes, and you want to keep them beautiful and shiny for years to come. To keep your shoes looking their best, clean them regularly, particularly in harsh weather like snow and ice. Condition them e...

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Stretch the Calves of Leather Boots

Instead of donating or throwing away a nice pair of leather boots that are too tight, try instead to stretch out the calves to make them fit more comfortably. Use boot-calf stretchers for a hands-off approach, or try spr...

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Polish Brown Shoes

If you're hoping to polish your brown shoes, the first step is picking out the right shoe polish. A neutral shoe polish will shine your shoes without adding any color, or you can match your shoes to the right shade of br...