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Your Hey Dude shoes are uber comfy and uber stylish, but their lacing system may have you scratching your head. How do you tighten a pair of slip-on shoes? Well, we’re here to enlighten you. We’ll show you 4 simple ways to tighten your Hey Dude shoes to make sure they fit right, then show how to clean them and explain their sizing to make sure you get the most out of your comfy cool footwear.
Things You Should Know
- Tighten Hey Dude shoes by untying the knots in the laces, pulling the laces taught, and tying a simple overhand knot in either lace of the shoe.
- Or, tie a bow with both laces for a more temporary and classic look that keeps your shoes tight through the day.
- Wear thick ankle socks or insoles to help fill more space in your Hey Dude shoes and make them more snug.
Steps
Tightening Hey Dude Laces
- 1Untie the existing knots and tie a new knot lower on either lace. Untie the default knots in the laces, then pull on them until the fit is snug, but not too tight.[1] Tie an overhand knot in the lace near the eyelet, then repeat on the other side.[2]
- To position the knot, thread a toothpick or needle through the knot’s loop, then position the toothpick right next to the lace’s hole. Pull on the end of the lace to tighten the knot down to the toothpick.
- This method works with any Hey Dude slip-on style including the Wally, Walsh, Jack, Paul, Wendy, and Polly shoes.
- 2Tie the laces together for a traditional look and a temporary fit. Hold a lace in either hand, pull them taught, and tie your shoes on top (like an ordinary sneaker) to make them feel tighter. This method works for any lace-up style of Hey Dude shoes.
Other Ways to Tighten Hey Dude Shoes
- 1Wear thick socks to make your shoes more snug. Wearing thick socks with your Hey Dude shoes removes some of the room between your feet and the shoe itself, providing for a tighter fit. We recommend wearing ankle or no-show socks with slip-on boat shoes, but a high sock is also a classic look to rock.
- 2Use insoles to make Hey Dude shoes tighter. Insoles rest at the bottom of your shoes and offer arch support. They also fill some space inside your shoes to make them more snug. Buy and place insoles in the bottoms of your Hey Dudes for a quick and easy way to tighten them.
- If you prefer not to buy insoles, make some yourself by tracing your feet on a bit of cardboard or a section of yoga mat, then cutting out the tracing.
- Hey Dude shoes come with their own insoles, so purchase insoles thicker than the original insoles.
- 3Place your shoes in the dryer to shrink them. Spritz your Hey Dude shoes with some water, then stuff them with old socks so they keep their shape in the dryer. Place the shoes in the dryer and run a normal, warm cycle. This shrinks your shoes slightly, making them more snug on your feet.[3]
- To better protect your shoes, place them in a dryer bag to keep them from tumbling around.
- Altering your shoes this way may void their warranty or shrink them too much. When in doubt, use another method.
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Store your Hey Dude shoes somewhere with good air circulation to prevent mold or mildew, and place shoe trees inside them to maintain their shape.Thanks
Expert Interview
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