Buy a new pair of shoes only to find that they're too snug? Don't despair. With a traditional shoe stretcher, this problem is easily resolved. And this handy cobbler's guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of how to use one. For more information, and to get started widening your own shoes with a traditional shoe expander tool, give this tutorial a look.
How is it even possible to expand your shoe collection without actually buying new shoes? Well, it's not so much expanding as redoing your old, plain shoes. If you've got some uniformly colored black, brown, or even red heels that need some new life, check out this video for tips on how to add small DIY touches.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to clean their shoes with a banana. The materials required are: a banana, dirty shoes and a soft cloth. Begin by peeling the banana. Users will only need the skin, so eat the banana. Rub the banana skin all around the dirty shoes. The natural oils of the banana will soak into the leather, helping the shoes to last longer. The banana skin also contains potassium, which is a key ingredient to commercial shoe polish. Then take a soft cloth and buff the s...
In this tutorial, we learn how to restore suede shoes. First, you will need to buy Kiwi Suede Boot and Shoe Care Kit. After you buy this, take out all the products that come in the kit and become familiar with how to use each of them. To start, you will clean off the dirt from the shoe with the brush that comes in the kit. After this, spray on the spray that comes with it in even layers on the shoe. After this, let it dry and spray the protector onto the shoe in an even layer as well. When fi...
Ladies, here's a tip on which shoe size to buy your dance shoes in. A snug pair of shoes is more secure, and will make Latin dancing easier. Watch this video dance tutorial and learn how to pick the right size of shoe for Latin dance.
Dean Pflaumer shows you how to choose the correct climbing shoes. Follow these tips to make sure you choose the correct rock climbing shoe: The tighter the shoes are, the better you are going to climb. You will be able to choose between Velcro versus slip ons and lace ups. You need to be clear as to what type of climbing you are going to do, and then choose your shoes accordingly. All climbing shoes are made with a sticky rubber on the sole, while the rest of the shoe design varies from manuf...
This is a demonstration of sanitizing shoes if bought secondhand or before storing. The shoes are first cleaned thoroughly with cloth or soap and water to remove all the dirt and patch marks. If the shoes don't have parts which can spoil if soaked it can be washed in a washer. Once the cleaning is complete it is sprayed with Lysol spray. This works as a disinfectant. Since the shoes are wet with the spray it is left to dry before storing it.
Maybe not everyone's aware of this, but when bought, pointe shoes are incredibly tough and when not broken in, painful to wear. In this video, learn how to break in new pointe shoes to make them easier to dance in. They can be bent, molded, massaged and even scraped to get the proper flexibility and traction. Find out how to safely break new a brand new pair of shoes with helpful instruction from an expert: Mikael Monson is an instructor specializing in ballet and pointe at the Virtuosity Per...
In every ballerina's life, there comes a day when they are awarded permission to buy their first pair of pointe shoes by their instructor. The ribbons and elastic must be sewn onto pointe shoes after they are purchased, and finding the proper placement for each can be tricky. Find out how to properly sew the ribbons on a pair of pointe shoes from someone who knows what she's talking about.
I am often asked how to break in pointe shoes. Many girls are a little scared to do it as they are afraid of breaking the shoe and then having to go out and buy a new pair! This video will show you that there is really nothing to be worried about. It will help you to break in your shoes effectively!
In this three part video series from the Achievement Hunter folks, we learn how to find all 47 pairs of shoes spread across the XBLA game Ms. 'Splosion Man. After you find all the different pairs of shoes, you can unlock the 'Golden Left Shoe Award'.
Canvas shoes like Vans and Converse are the most popular casual shoes in the world, and have become high-style items over the years as well. They are easy to paint, cheap, and make perfect canvases for custom shoe art. Watch this video for three great tips that will improve you custom canvas shoe painting projects and ensure your kicks come out as fly as possible.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tie their shoes in a cool way. This technique is also more faster than the normal shoe tying method. Begin by tying your laces into a cross. With your right hand, the lace goes from the shoe goes to your thumb, over the index and into your hand. With your left had, the lace goes from the shoe to your index, over your thumb and into your hand. Not just cross them over each other and pull. This video will benefit those viewers who have trouble tying ...
This video is all about how one can make slippers and shoes for their favorite dolls at home with things easily available with them. Simply with things like hairbands, cool and funky shoes can be made. So now no need to visit the near by store to buy shoes or slippers for your dolls. This tutorial is for all the doll lovers who love playing dress up games for their dolls.
There are so many different kinds of shoes, it's hard to keep up with them. There are casual shoes, professional looking shoes, athletic shoes, shoes for swimming, shoes for dance, and the list goes on. But one of the main constants about most shoes it the fact they have laces to them. Laces have been used for many years and is still the best way to ensuring your don't have barefeet. This video shows you how to bar lace an athletic skate shoe as well as a man's office dress shoe. Enjoy!
Ouch! Bunions can be extremely uncomfortable. If you are having this unfortunate problem on your feet, you are not alone! It is very common and frankly, everyone could use a little relief.
Matt Bigwood shows how to shoe a horse for proper fit. He concentrates on the trot to check for fit. His gait should be balanced and with no interferences on the horse from a shoe. The shoefitting is incredibly important for the horse's health. The imprint foot kit prepares the shoe. He uses an antibacterial to clean the foot, glue the shoe and then cool the shoe.
Learn how to polish shoes. You don't have to know how to get them Army-regulation shiny, but you should have some basic training.
Have a pair of shoes that are a bit too tight in terms of length and width but which are otherwise perfect? With a two-way shoe stretcher, this problem is easily resolved. And this handy cobbler's guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of how to use one. For more information, and to get started expanding your own shoes with a two-way shoe expander tool, give this tutorial a look.
If we go by the timeline set forth in Back to the Future Part II, Nike's new HyperAdapt 1.0 with adaptable lacing is at least a year late. But HyperAdapt will do more than just automatically tighten your laces—sensors in the sole of the shoe will provide a "tailored-to-the-moment" custom fit to maximize comfort and function while you jog, play sports, or navigate through hordes of aloof morons clogging the lanes at your local Trader Joe's.
Wiping our shoes off as we enter the home reduces the amount of contaminated dirt tracked in. Large mats, that cover two or three strides, will ensure that even those that refuse to wipe will leave most of the dirt clinging to their shoes on the mat rather than your carpet.
Painting custom leather kicks like Dunks is increasingly popular as the art community realizes what great canvases these big bold shoes make. If you want to get in the game watch this video for a one-stop guide to customizing leather shoes (in this case Dunks) with whatever paint designs you want.
When fancy kicks started making their way into the indie scene, the art of custom leather shoe painting exploded. If you want to custom paint some kicks to show you creativity in this high-visibility area, watch this video for an in-depth guide to prepping any leather (not patent leather) shoes for painting by using Acetone, cotton balls, and other basic materials.
You're not going to be good at Parkour and freerunning if you are wearing the wrong type of shoes. This sport depends totally on your feet, so make sure they are outfitted in the best soles possible. In this tutorial, learn how to choose your shoes so that you get the highest jumps, the slickest runs and the coolest tricks.
There comes a time, in every young child's life, in which they need to have "the talk" with their parents... about how to tie their shoes! Learn how to teach your children how to tie their shoes with guidance from this free tutorial! Make your son or daughter an independent shoe tying expert in no time at all!
In this video, Jeff shows how to frugally clean your vulcanized shoes. You need a water bottle with a tablespoon of non-bleach detergent, a pencil with a clean eraser, an old toothbrush, a cloth and some paper towels. First, wipe the shoes clean by pouring the detergent solution onto a wash cloth and then scrubbing down the shoes. Soak up any excess water with a paper towel right away. Then, use the eraser of the pencil to help clean the dirt off of the soles of the shoes. If your shoe has te...
In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to lace up and tie your shoes to relieve pressure on the foot. There are two techniques shown in this video. The first technique helps to relieve pressure on the top of the foot. If the top of the foot is under pressure, it can cause your toes to go numb. The second technique is the runner's knot. This technique will tighten the top of the shoe and prevent your heel from slipping. This video will benefit those viewers who have foot problems with ...
You can use this tutorial to decorate any plain or boring pair of shoes in your closet. The easiest way is to make a pair of cute bows from ribbon matching the color of your shoes, and attach them to the toes.
Love shoes and easy craft projects? Make miniature paper shoes using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own paper shoes from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper shoes yourself, take a look!
Got holes in your shoes? Don't throw them away. Learn from one wise skater how to fix them up and get back on your feet. Get your hands on some Shoe Goo, which can be purchased at any sporting goods store. Grab a tissue or napkin and use it to plug the hole in your shoe. This will act as the base upon which you'll place the Shoe Goo. Once it's in place, coat the hole completely with Shoe Goo. Use gloves if you prefer, but it washes off your hands easily. Cover the torn area sufficiently that ...
Making a shoe box wagon is a fun craft project for both child and parent. Learn how to make a shoe box wagon with expert tips in this free crafts video series.
We've all been there: slipping on a pair of perfect yet slightly uncomfortable shoes, hoping they'll stretch to fit perfectly. After about 30 minutes of wear, suddenly those fantastic shoes aren't feeling very great. By the end of the day, your poor feet are covered in throbbing blisters.
If you're looking to make some unique footwear from paper mache, this video will teach you how. The term for these shoes is hooves, and they will definitely turn heads as you wear them down the street.
Ugh, the dreaded shin splints. Almost any habitual runner has experienced it: a sharp, tight pain in your shins that jolts you uncomfortably every time you move. And for those who are on their feet regularly, like runners and dancers, shin splints can be a big pain in the ass.
In this video, we learn how to clean cup-soled shoes. You will want to start off by cleaning the outsides of the shoes with an old toothbrush. The soles will have a lot of dirt on them, so focus on these first. After this, start to clean out the sides of the shoes with a water bottle filled with soap and then after this, use a clean cloth to wipe the shoes down again. To finish this process, use an eraser to help take off any missed spots from the soles. Wear your shoes after this and they wi...
Break in a pair of pinchy shoes without breaking the bank in the process. This clip demonstrates how to use a water-filled Ziploc bag and your kitchen freezer to stretch out a pair of too-tight (but otherwise lovely) pair of shoes. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started trying out this shoe stretching trick yourself, give this guide a gander.
This video demonstrates that just because a shoe feels loose doesn't mean it's the wrong fit. Many shoes have a back eyelet that rarely gets used, but if you put your laces through it before tightening, it will raise the fabric of the shoe to give more support to the heel. If your shoe doesn't have this extra eyelet, you can create false eyelets by creating loops with your laces on the top two eyelets of the shoe, then lacing them through those fake eyelets before tightening. Both of these me...
Mary demonstrates how to make a card using graphically speaking cartridge, in this video. She cuts out the outline of a heeled shoe and the image of the shoe in silver, both measuring 2 inches. Then the words fabulous and simply are cut out, both measuring 1.5 inches. The outline of the shoe is then glued onto the silver cutout of the shoe. The high heeled shoe is then pasted onto the card along with some decoration. A pin studded with beads is affixed onto a black bow with green ribbons and ...
Every girl knows that fashionable shoes are a must for any outfit. Learn how to draw platform shoes in fashion design with this free video series from a fashion design graduate student.
Custom leather sneakers like Dunks and Air Force Ones are becoming popular canvases for painters lately, who transform the white slab-sides of the kicks into awesome artworks. This video will show you how to design a custom shoe in Photoshop, working out the kinks before you put paint to shoe and wind up ruining a $120 dollars pair because you painted something you didn't want on it.
