How to Fix a Squeaky Shoe
by Are you bothered by a squeaky shoe? Here’s how to fix this annoying problem.
It can feel good to slip on a new pair of shoes that you’ve chosen from the shoe department at the local department store. They may have felt good on your feet when you tested them out at the store. Until you got home and discovered they squeak with every step; not something you were counting on when you forked out $80.00 for the privilege of wearing them. Is there a way to fix a squeaky shoe?
Shoes that make an annoying squeaking sound are more common than most people realize. Sometimes the annoying sound is caused by portions of the shoe rubbing together in unison with movement. In rare cases, the cause can be a lose heel that wasn’t bonded properly when the shoe was constructed. If shoes have recently been worn out in the rain, water can collect in a hollow heel and give rise to squeaking noises and other unexpected sounds. A loose heel can sometimes be reattached using Super glue. In other cases, the shoe may need to be repaired by a local shoe repair shop. Here are some simple measures that can be used to fix a squeaky shoe.
Use Talcum Powder
This method is a quick and easy way to fix a squeaky shoe. Simply lift up the inner sole and lightly dust it with talcum powder. Put the soles back in and walk around a bit. Not only will the squeaking be gone in most cases, but the shoe will smell fresher because of the oil absorbing capabilities of the talcum powder.
Apply Lotion or Petroleum Jelly
If talcum powder doesn’t work, apply a light coating of hand lotion to the inner sole of each shoe and place it back in the shoe. Petroleum jelly and olive oil will also work just as well for this purpose. Once you’ve applied the oil, walk around for a few minutes to allow the lotion to work its magic.
WD-40
If neither of the above techniques works, you have a final option. Take out the inner soles and spray them with WD-40. Also, lightly spray the inside of the shoe. This technique will often work when all else fails.
If all of the above methods are ineffective, it may be time to take those shoes to the shoe repair shop to see if they can be salvaged by a professional. If they can’t be salvaged, you may be able to sell them on Ebay. Word has it that some people actually enjoy squeaky shoes and seek them out. Who would have thought?
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Post CommentjamesII
On May 28, 2009 at 8:36 am
Serious– A poem or short story would have been a better use of time. The information is well communicated–however, who really cares about squeaky shoes–cheap people will only take the shoes back and with an arguement demand a new pair after wearing the defected pair for about a week. It does not matter what you write you will have that matter-of-fact tone in it. I will create a poem today about the article I read last night–humor–but if you ever read it–i think you will get the message. This, I imagine,was merely some writing exercise to keep the brain fertilized and fresh–Good thing! As useful information–better left in the deep freezer until after the hurricane! Cool!
rajeev bhargava
On May 28, 2009 at 12:16 pm
A really enjoyable article and a delightful topic. I’m wearing a pair of squeaky slippers. They are funny. When I come out from the bathroomm, the water that is on the floor gets sucked up inside the material and when I walk, the slippers start to sing! It’s also funny and true that there is a market for them these days! EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL AND HIGHLY ENJOYABLE WRITING SKILLS!! I LOVED IT ALOT.