# 10 Simple And Frugal Shoe Hacks

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/10-simple-super-frugal-shoe-hacks-for-improving-your-shoes/
- Published: 2016-07-06T10:00:46+10:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

## _Shoes, glorious shoes! We love them even though they’re a bane on our budget, and often on our feet._

It’s no surprise then that, because we do love them so, we want to get the most 
out of them without spending too much more than what we’ve already parted with for
the shoe. If you agree, check out these super helpful, and super frugal, shoe hacks!

## **1. Make New Shoes Fit With Hair Dryer**

You’ve just spent big on a new pair of leather shoes, only to find that they aren’t
as great a fit as you thought (if this happens a lot to you, consider shoe shopping
at night when your feet are largest). Don’t stress, just get a pair of woolen socks(
or several pairs of normal socks) and a hairdryer to remedy the situation. Whack
on the socks along with�the shoes, then direct your hair dryer at them for several
minutes. It’s uncomfortable, but if you keep the socks on until the shoes are warm,
you’ll find they’ve stretched out enough to be comfortable.

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## **2. Or In The Freezer**

Another, more time-flexible way to increase the size of your shoes is by using the
freezer. This works particularly well if you have a pair of shoes that aren’t quite
wide enough for your feet. Simply put some water into two zip-lock bags and pop 
the bags into the shoe. Pop the shoe into the freezer, and let nature do the work
for you. When the water in the bags freezes, and becomes ice, it will expand, pushing
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## **3. Make Shoes White With Toothpaste**

If your sneakers are looking particularly�worse for wear around the white rubber
sections, generally on the sole of the shoe, they don’t need to be thrown away. 
They also don’t need to be scrubbed until you hate them. Instead just get some regular
toothpaste (not the gel kind) and an old toothbrush. Apply the toothpaste to any
spots where there are scuffs or marks, and gently rub it in with the toothbrush.
Leave it for a few minutes, and then wipe off with a damn washcloth. Repeat if necessary.

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 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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