This article will show you how to keep your shoes from cracking when you paint them. You can make your shoes look nicer by adding color with paints. Paint directly on the shoe or use paper to draw it first. I like to paint an emoji design, but whatever you want! Acrylic paint is best … Read more
When you have a favorite pair of running shoes, they’re likely to build up a lot of dirt and mud over time. While knowing how to clean running shoes isn’t a requirement, your shoes will have a longer, more useful life if you take the time to remove the dirt periodically. Dirt and mud particles … Read more
Velvet is one of the most luxurious clothing materials available. However, cleaning and protecting it can be a bit of a nightmare, especially if you don’t know how! In this guide, we’ll teach you how to clean velvet shoes so you can make a statement with them wherever you go. Types of Velvet Before you … Read more
Shoes are tricky things to get entirely right. While many of us are lucky to have average-sized and average-shaped feet, many others are not so lucky. Still, though, most shoes are created to fit an “average” model, and short of going to a professional shoe-fitter, there’s not much you can do about this. So, accounting … Read more
With increasing conversations about how people can reduce their environmental impact, consumers need more options than ever to reduce their carbon footprint. Recycling clothes is one path, but shoes seem more challenging to recycle correctly. Below are ideas to help you start recycling your shoes Donate Them to a Thrift Store Often, the shoes we … Read more
When you’re ready to go out and hit the town in your favorite pair of LED sneakers, it can be frustrating to realize that one shoe has suddenly stopped lighting up. In many cases, you don’t necessarily need to shell out the cash for a brand new pair. If your shoes aren’t lighting up and … Read more
The toe area of a pair of shoes is one of the areas most prone to wear, especially for ill-fitting shoes. When your footwear slides around on your feet, your toes repeatedly impact the front end of the shoe. This eventually wears out the area where your toes come into contact. Not only that, but … Read more
Shoes have come such a long way since people began wearing them. While they initially took on a very rough shape with the sole purpose of protecting our feet from the elements of nature, they now serve to display our individuality and sense of style while still keeping our feet off the ground. Because the … Read more
The first-ever shoelace becomes popular at the end of the 18th Century. It was introduced as an alternative to the decorative shoe buckle, and it gained popularity almost instantly. Today, shoelaces are available in a variety of sizes, materials, and colors and they are part of just about every type of footwear. Out of all … Read more
Cats make excellent companions. They are low-maintenance, don’t require long walks or exercise, and love to cuddle us as we binge our favorite streaming show. They make the perfect pet for someone who works a lot, lives alone, or likes to travel. However, if you have never had a cat, you may not know that … Read more
So you’re walking through your neighborhood and stop to chat with your neighbor — who happens to be painting their fence or some other weekend warrior project. They still hold the paintbrush in their hand, gesturing with their speech. One flick of the wrist and you have a glob of paint staining your shoes. Great. … Read more
Poison ivy is already a pain to deal with once. Having to deal with it twice is just cruel! However, many people don’t know that poison ivy tends to linger on your clothes and shoes long after it spreads to your skin. While the rash-causing agents won’t hang around on your skin for long, your … Read more
One of the most annoying things about buying shoes is that unlucky moment when you buy a pair that’s too small. But they look good, and you’ve spent a lot of money on them — you’re not about to give up on them so quickly. You might think suede is an impossible material to stretch, … Read more
You love it when people notice your fashion sense. But your shoes shouldn’t draw attention because they squeak. Do you feel self-conscious about your noisy shoes? Whether or not you like to be the center of attention, you will be if your shoes creak. You may put up with it for a little while, but … Read more
Every so often, it will become necessary to wash and dry your shoes. While there are many ways to do this, putting your shoes in the dryer is one of the fastest and easiest ways to dry them. However, if you’ve done any research online, you’ve probably seen advice that tells you not to use … Read more
There are many different reasons why you might want to sanitize or disinfect shoes. If you bought them secondhand, for example, you might want to disinfect them to make sure they’re clean. If you’ve worn them enough that they’ve built up an odor, disinfecting them may also be a good idea. In any case, it’s … Read more
Have you ever found the perfect pair of shoes and worn them for a day only to end up with a red, raw Achilles? If that’s happened to you, you might feel as though nothing you try fixes it. Adhesive bandages never seem to stay put. The shoes may continue to rub even if you … Read more
These days, more and more jobs are requiring workers to wear non-slip shoes, from restaurant workers to medical staff. Non-slip shoes can help to reduce your risk of accidental slips or falls, which are the second leading cause of accidental death worldwide. Here, we go over the various ways that you can give new or … Read more
You’ve bought a lightning deal for a pair of shoes online out of a stroke of pure luck. That luck ends when the shoes arrive at your door. You pull them out, and they’re about a half size to a full size too big. If you don’t want to return your shoes and want to … Read more
Picture this: it’s a brisk fall morning, and you have just pulled on your brand-new sneakers to take the dog for your daily jog around the park. You and little Fido are happily running through the crisp morning air as the sun comes up over the horizon. You couldn’t feel more alive. But suddenly, you … Read more