Fix creases with a steam iron\n\n\n
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Make no mistake about it \u2013 preventing shoe creases is a dozen times better than fixing them, but if you want to give your creased basketball shoes a newer look, this tip might come in handy. Grab a wet cloth and put it on top of the creases of your sneaker, and gently rub over it with a steam iron. It won\u2019t eliminate them completely, but it\u2019ll make a huge difference nonetheless.\n\n\n\n\n
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Get rid of squealing shoes\n
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Squeaky shoes that you can hear from miles away, it\u2019s not exactly the best thing there is. Luckily, there\u2019s an easy fix for noisy and squeaky shoes. Grab a bit of baby powder and put some underneath your inner shoe sole. It\u2019ll allow for better cohesion between both parts of the shoe, and less squealing as a result.\n\n\n
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Switch up your shoelace patterns\n\n
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There are dozens of different ways to tie up your shoes, and you can find plenty of great shoelace patterns that\u2019ll give your footwear a distinctive look. Tired of seeing criss-cross patterns all the time? Just swap it out for another style!\n\n\n
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Easily widen your boot shafts\n\n
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Boots that have a firm grip on your leg are never comfortable, so it may be worth taking some time to widen those boot shafts. All you need is a couple of newspapers. Simply stuff the shafts with the papers, and pull them out when you want to use your boots. Simple as that!\n\n\n
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Heel caps are true lifesavers\n
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For someone who loves their shoes, the thought alone of a heel breaking is absolutely terrifying. It\u2019s worth investing in a couple of heel caps that will quickly allow you to fix shoes with broken heels.\n\n\n
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Stinky shoes? Tea bags to the rescue!\n\n
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Smelly shoes with a noticeable odor \u2013 nobody likes them. There\u2019s a quick solution to eliminate nasty smells. Put unused tea bags in your shoes, as they\u2019re absolutely great at absorbing unpleasant scents.\n\n\n
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Widen shoe toes in the freezer\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s a great method to loosen up the tip of your shoe, which is often the one spot where footwear is too tight. Grab an airtight bag filled with a little bit of water, and stick it in the toe area. Let your shoes rest in the freezer overnight. Because water expands when it becomes ice, the shoe toes will be a little bit wider than before.\n\n\n
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Have more control over your shoes with heel grips\n\n
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If you\u2019re planning a long night wearing heels, you can already imagine the pain and discomfort you\u2019re going to feel at the end. Ease some of that pain and increase your movement by inserting a handy heel grip.\n\n\n
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Use panty liners to absorb sweat\n
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It may sound like a weird thought, but panty liners are great at absorbing sweat. Less sweat in your shoes equals less smelly odors, and it\u2019ll naturally keep your shoes fresher longer. Simply put them in the soles, and you\u2019re all done.\n\n
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Fix scuffs with some vaseline\n
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There are dozens of uses for vaseline or petroleum jelly, and restoring shoes is just one of them. Apply some petroleum jelly on a cotton swab, and rub gently until the scuff is gone. Works best on a patent leather shoe.\n\n
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Add wool into your soles\n
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This tip is particularly useful during the winter. If there\u2019s one material type that you can associate with warmth and comfort, it\u2019s wool. Just insert some wooly fabric whenever you might think your feet need some warming up.\n
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Tape your toes when wearing heels\n\n
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This may seem a bit odd and unnecessary, but there\u2019s a scientific reasoning behind it. Heels aren\u2019t exactly comfortable by definition, and there\u2019s a lot of strain placed on the nerve directly between your second and third toe. The best and easiest way to help relieve some of the tension, it to tape the toes together. Not too tight, otherwise you\u2019ll cut off blood circulation.\n\n
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Clean shoes with a magic eraser or toothpaste\n\n\n\n
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The pristine condition of your brand-new shoes is something that doesn\u2019t last very long, but you can keep your kicks looking new with magic erasers or simply by rubbing some white toothpaste all over it. They\u2019ll do a great job of scrubbing off scuffs, and it\u2019s cheap too!\n\n\n\n\n
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Clean suede shoes with pieces of bread\n\n
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Suede is a delicate material to handle, and cleaning with a regular cloth can sometimes make things even worse. Instead of cloth, just use some bread to get rid of stains.\n\n
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By Jonathan Maes | Life Hacks\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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