Every shoe has advantages and disadvantages, whether it’s a sleek pair of white sneakers that stains too easily or an opulent statement heel with a narrow toe box. Discreet shoe cushions and solutions from Foot are ideal for typical shoe issues, such as cracked heels, uncomfortable blisters and inadequate arch support. Use these 16 simple shoe hacks to get the most out of every pair of shoes you own:
1. Deodorizers for Smelly Shoes
Your gym locker or closet may begin to smell after shoes are worn heavily or stored for an extended period. You may have already experimented with making your shoe deodorizers out of scented dryer sheets, discarded tea bags, orange or lemon peels, and baking soda-infused coffee filters.
Do you need something more durable and portable? With a fresh, clean perfume that lasts for up to three months, shoe deodorizers are a perfect solution for stinky shoes. You can also use them in a dresser drawer, locker, handbag or gym bag.
2. Shoes Too Big or Too Wide
If your shoes are excessively big or wide, you may notice that they move around more. All of this rolling about can create blisters, friction burns, and even trip you up. Although it’s best to always purchase shoes that fit properly, having a little bit of additional room is an easy fix.
Cushioning the empty areas of the shoe is a simple fix for shoes that are excessively big or wide. This could entail a ball of foot cushions to prevent you from slipping, a ¾ insert for your arch, or a well-cushioned heel lining.
3. Shoes Too Small or Too Tight
Going shoe shopping in the late afternoon will help you avoid purchasing shoes that are too small because your feet swell over the day. One useful tip for breaking in tight shoes is to put a resealable bag filled with water in the toe box of the shoe and put it in the freezer. When the water freezes, the shoes will swell.
Molding shoes to your foot is another approach to improve the fit of shoes that are too small. Put on a pair of thick socks, slide your feet inside the shoes, then loosen up the tight spots by using a medium-heat hair dryer. Next, add cushion to problem areas and lessen friction by using spot cushions as needed.
4. No-Slip Grips for Slippery Soles
Are your boots’ traction wearing thin, or are your heels too slippery? The simplest way to prevent slipping and sliding when wearing slippery shoes is to use Foot Petals no-slip grips, which offer traction where it’s needed. They adhere well to the underside of your shoe thanks to their understated design. Our non-slip grips shield you and your outside soles from harmful techniques like sandpapering your shoes’ soles.
5. Shoe Cleaning Hacks: Sneakers, Suede & Leather
Although giving your shoes a once-monthly cleaning might extend their lifespan and improve their appearance, washing them in the washing machine may do more harm than good. Instead, take into account these tips for washing shoes:
White Sneakers: Check out these easy do-it-yourself cleaning instructions for white sneakers for the simplest method to make your canvas or white sneakers pop.
Suede Shoes: Due to the delicate nature of the material, suede can be the most difficult to clean. Using a suede shoe brush, a clean pencil eraser, or even rubbing the stain with a piece of bread are the simplest ways to clean suede boots.
6. Protect from Staining with Shoe Spray
Use Foot Petals shoe protector sprays to preserve your shoes—you’ve worked so hard to clean them or choose them off the store. With just a quick spritz, our collection of waterproofing shoe care sprays will quickly protect your favorite designs, from dress shoes and suede boots to sneakers and everything in between.
7. Blister Prevention
Use a blister-preventer anti-friction balm to halt blisters before they arise. This blister prevention balm, which is great for breaking in new shoes, creates an invisible barrier between your foot and the components of your shoe that irritates to avoid blisters and reduce rubbing. Additionally, it relieves scratchy textiles and lessens chafing on your thighs and underarms.
8. Shoes Slipping Off the Heel
Use heel cushions on the rear of your shoes as your go-to solution if you have trouble with closed-toe shoes, such as pumps, wedges, or flats, slipping off your heels when you walk. Shoes with heels that slide in and out of them can be prevented with these subtle heel liners. They provide comfort, lessen blisters, and shield the ankles from chafing or wounds. Select gel, tan, or black back heel cushions to complement the interior of your shoes.
9. Ball of Foot Pain in High Heels
Different types of shoes might lead to different foot issues. Ball of foot soreness is a common side effect of wearing high heels due to pressure or slipping. Even taping your middle and fourth toes together might be uncomfortable, despite some high heel hacks suggesting this as a quick remedy to reduce strain.
Instead, use a ball of foot cushions to stop slippage and ease pain in the ball of the foot when wearing high heels. These cushions, which come in foam, gel, and even our incredibly plush air gel design, lessen strain and stress on the forefoot by evenly distributing weight and shock to both prevent and cure pain. Look them up for sandals as well.
10. Quick Fix for Broken Flip Flops
It’s easy to fix a broken flip-flop yourself. The toe post in foam flip-flops will pop out after a lot of wear. Instead of throwing them away for another summer flip-flop sale, put a flat washer or bread tag where the end of the toe post meets the bottom of the shoe.
11. Easy Fix for a Broken Heel
There is a possibility that the tip of your stilettos or heels will wear down over time, which may expose pins or cause your shoes to wobble. Noise, unevenness, or pins that are protruding out of the heel can all be remedied with the use of a heel replacement cover.
If the entire heel fails to snap off, certain shoes can be mended at home, while others require the assistance of a cobbler. It is possible to thoroughly clean the region where the heel and shoe attach, then apply a powerful shoe adhesive and allow it to dry overnight. This method applies to heels that do not have sophisticated dowels, nails, or pins associated with them.
12. No-Tie Shoelaces Hack
Do you despise the idea of stumbling over untied laces or investing time in retying them into the ideal bow? In its place, you should switch to a pair of shoelaces that do not require you to tie them. You can easily install them, they stretch well, and they are trimmable, which means you may cut them to the exact length you need. Using a colorful elastic ribbon that is sewn to the tongue of your shoes, you can also build customized shoelaces that do not require tying.
13. Soften Tight or Slippery Straps
Do you find that your slingbacks persistently slip off your heel? Do you need a quick repair for softer ankle straps? In your collection of wardrobe hacks, strap cushions are the ideal addition to include in your recipe book. These high-quality foam cushions are discreetly attached to the strap to eliminate rubbing, prevent blisters and ugly markings, and increase comfort and fit. There is even the possibility of utilizing them on a digging purse strap, a bra strap, or a dress strap.
14. Shoe Storage Hacks
The Foot Petals website provides you with all of the wardrobe organization hacks you could need, from organizing various closet items to constructing a minimalist wardrobe. Taking into consideration your cherished shoe collection, the following are some clever shoe storage solutions that you might try:
- Underneath a bench in the foyer, you can put your shoes in a wooden container.
- Create a well-organized shoe cubby in your entryway or mudroom by transforming an antique cabinet that was used for pharmacy.
- Utilize contact paper to repurpose an old cardboard wine box, and then use the compartments to store an assortment of footwear.
- You can save room by storing individual pairs of shoes inside of an over-the-door shoe rack that is located behind your closet.
- Hang on a coat rack a pair of workout shoes that have tabs on the back of the heel.
- You may keep the shape of shoes made of leather or suede by filling them with newspaper.
- To create storage for footwear, such as boots, booties, and shoes, wooden crates can be stacked either horizontally or vertically.
- Not only can you use a fashionable storage ottoman for sitting in your bedroom or closet, but you can also use it to store your shoes.
15. Hack for Squeaky Shoes
If your shoes are making an unusually loud squeaking sound, there are a few possible explanations. Either the rubber has not been worn down because they are brand new and have just been removed from the box, or there is moisture that has been trapped inside of them. The use of a pair of non-slip grips can be of assistance in putting an end to squeaky bottom soles. Additionally, the application of baby powder underneath the inner sole of your shoe can help absorb moisture and reduce the squeak.
16. Use Nail Polish or Appliques
Adding appliques, ribbons, shoe clips, rhinestones, and other embellishments can breathe new life into a pair of worn-out or boring shoes. Additionally, nail polish can be used to recolor blank soles or hide scratches. Wear a pair of black heels to achieve the red bottoms look for less when you:
- After using rubbing alcohol to clean the bottoms of each shoe, let them dry.
- Every shoe should have a white base coat applied on it, then allowed to dry.
- Apply your preferred shade of red or another color polish to complete the ensemble.
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