Follow these simple steps to DIY your way to more comfortable shoes and say bye-bye to blisters
THERE’S nothing quite like a new pair of shoes! That is, until you spend half a day in them and find yourself slipping all over the place, aching and blistered. We’ve got three simple tricks to wear your shoes in quickly, so you’ll be fashionably comfortable in no time.
Expand The Toe With Ice
There’s no need to head to the shoemaker when the toes of your leather shoes are too tight. All you need is ice. As the freezing water expands, so will your shoes.
Materials you need: Ziploc baggie, leather shoe and water
. Pour about 1 ½ cups of water into a Ziploc baggie and seal it up.
. Drop a corner of the plastic bag into the toe of your shoe, so that the toe is filled with water.
. Place the shoe with the baggie full of water into the freezer and leave it overnight.
. When the water is frozen, remove the plastic bag from the toe of the shoe and dry off the shoe if damp.
. Place the shoe on your foot while it is still cold, and let the warmth of your foot shape the shoe as it dries.
Create No-slip Soles
The sole of a new leather shoe can often be a slippery one. Here’s a way to get a grip, quickly.
Materials you need: Sandpaper and shoe
. Scuff up the soles of your new shoes with sandpaper to create a rough surface that grips.
There is no need to scuff too much. You simply want to texturise the smooth surface.
Try these tips and your feet will be thanking you!
Courtesy: Yahoo
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