Yesterday morning while getting ready for work, I noticed a new pair of shoes I have had for months but had not yet worn lurking in the back of my closet. Being the shoe collector I am, it is not unusual for me to have shoes sit several months between wearings, but never before have I neglected one of my new friends for so long. Determined to remedy this situation, I pulled out my lovely and new, never-been worn sandals and chose the perfect ensemble for my shoes first day out.
I felt the confidence that I usually have when I wear a new pair of shoes until I heard it, the squeaking from one of my shoes! I shrugged it off thinking that it would go away after a little bit, they were brand new sandals after all, but as the day continued, so did the squeaking. Well, because I love my shoes so much and dont want to have to place them back in their hidden spot, I decided to find out what I could do to make the squeaking stop. Here are some things I found that might be helpful to you too.
1. Are your shoes wet? If so, letting them thoroughly air dry or tumble drying athletic shoes on low should solve the problem.
2. Try rubbing shoe conditioner into the entire shoe, paying closest attention to areas where parts of the shoe rub together naturally, like the holes for the laces and the upper part of the tongue.
3. If the squeak is definitely coming from the tongue rubbing against the laces, rub saddle soap into the tongue and wear it, making sure it is thoroughly worked in.
4. If you dont want to go out and buy anything, there are things that you have around the house that can help as well. Cornstarch and baby powder work really well too. Make sure you get it everywhere in your shoe. Its always a good idea to take out the insole even to make sure you dont miss a spot. Let them sit for a good 12-24 hours before you wear them.
5. Check to see if the heel is loose. If so, re-glue with an adhesive product and clamp until dry.
6. Ive also found that silicone spray is great to get rid of that annoying sound. Dont worry if your shoes are leather. It wont harm them at all.
If none of the above options work and you love the shoes, try talking to your local shoe repair shop to see if they have any suggestions.
I felt the confidence that I usually have when I wear a new pair of shoes until I heard it, the squeaking from one of my shoes! I shrugged it off thinking that it would go away after a little bit, they were brand new sandals after all, but as the day continued, so did the squeaking. Well, because I love my shoes so much and dont want to have to place them back in their hidden spot, I decided to find out what I could do to make the squeaking stop. Here are some things I found that might be helpful to you too.
1. Are your shoes wet? If so, letting them thoroughly air dry or tumble drying athletic shoes on low should solve the problem.
2. Try rubbing shoe conditioner into the entire shoe, paying closest attention to areas where parts of the shoe rub together naturally, like the holes for the laces and the upper part of the tongue.
3. If the squeak is definitely coming from the tongue rubbing against the laces, rub saddle soap into the tongue and wear it, making sure it is thoroughly worked in.
4. If you dont want to go out and buy anything, there are things that you have around the house that can help as well. Cornstarch and baby powder work really well too. Make sure you get it everywhere in your shoe. Its always a good idea to take out the insole even to make sure you dont miss a spot. Let them sit for a good 12-24 hours before you wear them.
5. Check to see if the heel is loose. If so, re-glue with an adhesive product and clamp until dry.
6. Ive also found that silicone spray is great to get rid of that annoying sound. Dont worry if your shoes are leather. It wont harm them at all.
If none of the above options work and you love the shoes, try talking to your local shoe repair shop to see if they have any suggestions.
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