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Although they rarely ever touch the ground, shoelaces tend to accumulate dirt and grime that can quickly become noticeable. White shoelaces in particular have a tendency to turn brown with use as they pick up dirt and can detract from your entire outfit in the process. Thankfully, it is easy to avoid unsightly shoelaces by learning how to clean shoelaces. Cleaning your shoelaces from time to time is an easy way to keep your shoes looking like new without having...
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How To Decode Shoe Width Size Letters Related : How To Stretch Out Leather Shoes & Boots Navigating shoe sizes can be a confusing maze of numbers and letters to the uninitiated. The US and Europe use different shoe sizing metrics, there are different sizing standards for men and women, and there is almost no true standard shared by all manufacturers. However, within this mess of sizing nomenclature, there is another often overlooked set of designations: shoe widths. Getting the...
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Do Suede Shoes Stretch Out? Soft suede shoes can feel luxurious against your feet and make quite the style statement. Suede is unique among shoe leathers in that it has quite a bit of stretch in the material. However, this stretchiness can also make suede shoes and boots overly snug against your feet when you first buy them, which can make them hard to wear for extended periods without discomfort. Thankfully, it is easy to stretch out the suede with...
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How do you get shoes to stop squeaking? Squeaky shoes can be incredibly annoying. While you might do your best to ignore the squeaks for a few minutes, by the thousandth squeak you will likely be ready to toss your shoes in the garbage altogether. Even worse, squeaky shoes can be a negative way to draw attention to yourself – not how you want to introduce yourself to new people or to your peers during a business meeting. Thankfully, there...
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How do you keep your feet from sliding in heels? There is almost nothing worse in a pair of shoes than the feeling of them rubbing against your heel. You know as soon as the rubbing begins that it will end in a painful blister unless you take the shoes off altogether. Read more : What Do Shoe Width Letters Mean? But thankfully, there are a variety of ways to stop shoes from rubbing the back of your heel while...
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How To Get Tar Off All Kind Of Shoes And Boots There is little that is worse than getting tar on your shoes – it leaves a very noticeable stain and can be very difficult to get off. The problem with tar is that you not only have to deal with the sticky, oily tar itself, but also the black stain that it leaves behind. The trick to getting tar off is to be resourceful and persistent. Read...
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How Do You Remove Scuff Marks From Leather? Despite trying your best to keep your leather shoes clean and polished, sometimes it is impossible to keep them from getting scuffed. Read more : How to Clean Shoelaces (White,Colored or Leather) Whether it’s a crowded sidewalk on your walk home, a party in a tight room, or just a random accident, scuffing leather shoes is surprisingly easy. Worse, once leather shoes are scuffed, it’s hard not to notice the...
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How To Make Shoes Non Slip Diy Unfortunately, style and utility don’t always go together. Shoes may look great and work perfectly with your outfit, but that doesn’t mean the soles will have the grip you need. READ MORE : How To Waterproof Leather Boots Non slip shoes can be critical for work – for example, working in a restaurant requires both stylish shoes but also plenty of grip underfoot to avoid an accident – or even just for...
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How do you remove creases from shoes? Leather shoes look smooth and sleek when they are brand new, but after a few months of walking around in them it is not uncommon for creases to develop. READ MORE: How to Remove Gum From Shoes These creases can be unsightly and in some cases can even cause discomfort if the leather bows into your foot. Thankfully, you can quickly and effectively remove the creases and restore your shoes to looking...
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How to Darken Leather Boots Darkening leather boots is a common way to change their style and keep old boots looking fresh. Chances are high that the pair of leather boots you’ve been wearing for ages are cracked, worn, or faded, and learning how to darken leather boots can enable you to give your shoes a second life. Plus, darkening leather boots is a great way to make a new pair of shoes look exactly the way you would like....
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You know the sinking feeling that follows immediately after realizing that you’ve stepped in gum. We’ve all been there and it likely won’t be the last time that you find gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe. Unfortunately, silently cursing at whoever left their gum on the ground won’t do much to unstick the gum from your sole, but there are a number of ways to get the gum off without damaging your shoes and using mostly items...
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Sometimes, whether by accident or by compromise, you end up with a shoe that is slightly too large. Maybe you ordered online and didn’t get to try the shoe on, or you were wearing an extra thick pair of socks at the time you tried the shoes on. Or perhaps the next available size down was too small, so you opted for a shoe that is slightly too big. Either way, a shoe that is just a hair too big...
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What should a buyer know about working on concrete? We all know what concrete is. It is the material we make sidewalks and driveways from. It is used to build interstate highway systems. It is used to create signs and foundations for buildings. It keeps our feet clean and dry in contrast to walking in what existed before the concrete. Related: Best Work Boots For All Situation Here So, concrete is good; right? Well, that all depends on...
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What Should A Buyer Know About Waterproof Work Boots? It is not possible to completely waterproof leather, but silicone added to the tanning process will make it water-resistant. Boots made from treated leather will still absorb water if they remain submerged for any period of time. Silicone is only intended for a brief exposure to moisture. However, The water-resistant coating can be extended by consistently applying silicone spray, AquaSeal, Mink oil, or boot oil. Available options Silicone added to the...
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Linemen, like many working professionals, are on their feet 10-15 hours a day. But they are not necessarily standing on the ground; they are often climbing steel electrical towers or wooden electrical poles. Just imagine climbing the rungs of a ladder in tennis shoes. You can feel the shape of the step through the sole of your shoes, and it hurts very quickly. You wouldn’t want to climb very long under those conditions. So, What Do Linemen Need To Look...
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