These 10 Shoe Hacks Are Total Game-Changers

Shoes are probably the first thing to get thrown out of your wardrobe. You wear them on a daily basis, they get destroyed by the weather and hard cement, and into the trash they go.

And if you’re like me, this can be kind of sad, and especially when they’re your favorite pair of shoes. But thankfully, there are plenty of shoe hacks to keep them around longer, revamp them, and to even break them in.

Down below I found some quick fixes to some common shoe problems. They’re all fairly easy to do, nothing complicated, and they look pretty fun as well. So scroll and check out these shoe hacks and fixes and give your favorite pair a long life of stylish wear.

1. How to Clean Suede Shoes

If you wanna buy a pair of suede shoes but you’re not sure how to take care of them, then put this on your list of shoe cleaning hacks to try. With an emory board, a white rubber eraser, and a manicure brush, you can get them to look as good as new.

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2. Fixes for Shoes That Are Too Big or Too Wide

If your shoes are too big or too wide, then here are some easy fixes you can try:

• Shoe pads.
• Thicker wool socks (depending on the season of course).
• Try the runner’s loop to help make them tighter.
• If they’re leather, take them to a cobbler.
• Add some cushioning to the empty space in the shoe.
• Tongue or heel pads.
• Add an extra insole.

3. Super Simple Kate Spade Shoe Design

I love wardrobe hacks that take an older piece and make them feel cute and new again. And this DIY is such a great way to refresh your favorite pair of shoes. The gold polka dots make these plain white shoes a lot more fun and fashionable.

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4. Clean Stains on White Shoes With Nail Polish Remover

If you’re tempted to buy those white shoes, but afraid they’ll get stained, then don’t worry. Nail polish remover is a great way to get rid of those dust and dirt spots.

5. Prevent Sweat With Dry Shampoo

You can’t wear socks with flats, it just looks weird. But the bad part about that is the fact that your feet aren’t going to smell so good. But thankfully, spraying dry shampoo is a great way to make sure sweat doesn’t ruin your super cute shoes.

6. Polish Shoes With Cooking Oil

You can actually polish your shoes and restore their shine with a bit of olive oil. Just make sure that if you do try this shoe hack on leather shoes, you’re trying it on black leather shoes specifically. Any other color of leather will take up the color of the oil and stain.

Oh, and make sure to clean the surface of your shoes with a damp rag before applying!

7. Loosen Tight Shoes With Thick Socks and a Blow Dryer

If you have a super cute pair of shoes that doesn’t quite fit, then don’t worry! Just put on an extra thick pair of socks, your shoes, and then heat them up with a blow dryer. The heat will help them expand to where the socks are.

This shoe hack really is an easy way to make them cute and comfortable.

Update: Original site with shoe hack no longer exists.

8. Try These Nutcracker Inspired Flats

Pretty DIY hacks are a great way to get the most out of every shoe. And if you want some flats that can work for more formal occasions, then this is a super beautiful upgrade you can try.

Update: The original DIY shoe project no longer exists.

9. Lace-Back Pumps

Lace is a super easy way to class up any outfit (or just make it look really cute). And this is a great tutorial for adding some simple lace to your heals (or any kind of shoes really).

Basically if you want to have more control over the design of your look, then buy a plain pair of shoes with a nice color, get some lace, and apply with glue!

Update: The original site is no longer there.

10. Hang Flats for Easy Organization

If your flats are getting everywhere and you want them up and out of the way, then try this simple and clever shoe storage hack. Just use some clips and hangers to keep them neatly organized and off your floor. It’s as simple as that!

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