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Hand-Wash or Machine-Wash Your On Cloud Running Shoes

Remove dirt, sweat, grass stains, and more with this easy guideIf your On Cloud running shoes are covered in sweat, dirt, and grime after your last training session, it might be time to give them a clean. To clean your C...

13 Easy Hacks to Make the Bottoms of Shoes Not Slippery

Add traction and grip to heels, sneakers, boots, and moreShoes with smooth, flat soles and heels can leave you slipping and sliding on the floor, whether your shoes are brand-new or well-worn. Having slippery shoes isn'...

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Repair a Shoe Sole

Soles are often the first part of a shoe to wear out. Fortunately, as long as the rest of the shoe is in good shape, repairing the sole can be an easy way to make your shoes good as new. With a little sandpaper and some ...

How to

Shrink Shoes

Finding a pair of shoes that fits perfectly and matches your personal style can be pretty difficult. Luckily, whether you bought a pair of shoes that are just slightly too large or your favorite pair of shoes are stretch...

How to

Fix Holes in Shoes

If you wear your favorite pair of shoes a lot, eventually they'll get worn out and start to have holes in them. Instead of having to purchase brand new shoes, you can plug the holes that form with adhesive or cover them ...

How to

Paint Soles of Shoes

Painting the soles of your shoes is a great way to add your own personal style or flair to them. Before you begin painting, make sure the soles are clean and pick out a paint that will adhere to the material of your shoe...

How to Clean and Remove Stains from White Air Force 1s

A complete guide to hand- and machine-washing white sneakersIt can be tough to keep those white Air Force Ones sparkling and pristine, and you’ll need to wash them every once in a while to keep them sharp. Thankfully,...

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Get Oil Out of Shoes

Grease and oil stains are annoying, especially on your footwear. If you have a grease or oil stain on your shoes, you might think they are ruined permanently. However, if you use baby powder on your canvas or running sho...

4 Ways to Customize Nike Air Force 1s

Hoping to jazz up your brand new Air Force 1s? From paint and rhinestones to paint markers and fabric, there are tons of different ways you can take your stylish kicks to new, colorful heights. We’ve covered everything...

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Clean a Birkenstock Footbed

Birkenstocks are a trendy yet classic sandal. While they are durable shoes with a strong sole, the footbeds are notorious for their tendency to get dirty and smelly, with well-worn pairs often sporting a grimy imprint of...

Tying, Styling, and Sizing Your Golden Goose Sneakers

Your guide to knotting Golden Goose sneakers for easy slip-on wear (plus sizing and styling tips)Golden Goose sneakers are perfect for giving you an effortless, chic vibe with every outfit. While these shoes come pre-di...

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Remove Permanent Marker from Your Shoes

Shoes can be made up of a variety of materials such as leather, nylon, polyester, and acrylic. If you need to remove a permanent ink stain from the fabric of your shoes, then use the distilled white vinegar method. On th...

How to

Shine Shoes

Well-shined shoes are an essential accessory to any sharp outfit, and will make a good impression when you walk into a room. There are several methods of shining shoes -- from a simple buffing with a chamois cloth, to m...

How to

Clean Dirty Shoes

Everyone’s shoes get dirty at some point or another. Taking the time to clean your shoes according to their construction materials will not only have you looking your best, but it can also extend the life of your shoes...

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Clean Pumas

It’s easy to keep your Pumas looking their best with regular cleaning! Suede and nubuck Pumas need to be cleaned very carefully with baby wipes and a suede brush to protect the material. All other types of Pumas like l...

How to

Clean Icy Soles

Icy soles are a specialized blue tinted shoe sole that is more resistant to yellowing over time. Normal, clear sneaker soles can yellow quickly and become unsightly, but icy soles can lengthen the lifetime of your sneake...

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Keep Yeezys Clean

Kanye West and Adidas' Yeezy sneaker line is one of the most popular footwear brands in the world. Sneaker fans around the world adore the shoes. If you've bought a pair of Yeezys, you've probably spent quite a bit of mo...

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Clean Sperrys

Sperrys are a brand of boat shoes that are highly fashionable and require routine maintenance. There are leather, canvas, and suede Sperrys, and each type requires a different cleaning approach. For best results, clean y...

Easy Ways to Tell if Your Shoes Are Non-Slip (& How They Work)

Look for these signs to find out if your shoes have slip-resistant treads If you regularly are working in an area with wet or slippery floors, then wearing non-slip shoes is a must for staying safe. Non-slip shoes have...

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Clean Your Shoelaces

Shoelaces have historically been made of materials like leather, hemp, or cotton—typical rope making materials. However, advances in the production of synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester and elastics have made a ...