16th November 2009
Athletic or tennis shoes can get really smelly, if you are not careful, and you should not be afraid to give your smelly shoes a bath every once in a while. But before you jump the gun and throw your dirty sneakers in the washing machine, follow these sim...
16th November 2009
A pair of leather shoes can be an excellent investment. Not only do leather shoes look spiffy, but also the soft, breathable (not to mention natural) material is gentle on your feet. If you do decide to go the leather route, then you will want to clean an...
15th November 2009
Is a pair of squeaky shoes driving you past the point of insanity? Try these simple techniques to return your shoes to their normal, stealthy selves.
Option #1: Baby Powder
Remove the insole and sprinkle the inside of the shoe with baby or talcum powd...
14th November 2009
Shoe Goo is an industrial strength rubber cement that may be exactly what you are looking for when it comes to repairing your old shoes. Invented in 1972, Shoe Goo was originally designed to combat a problem known as “tennis toe”. The clear gummy glue...
13th November 2009
As any runner will tell you, most running shoes wear quickly and unevenly. This means that although your high-tech EVA midsole may have plenty of bounce left in it, the traction on the outer sole may have worn away - or vice versa. One of the most common ...
12th November 2009
Some of us cannot bear to part with a favorite pair of shoes. I, for one, stand guilty as charged. I still wear my favorite pair of knee-high brown boots despite the fact that their soles are marred with cracks that let the water in (not to mention all ki...
12th November 2009
There is no need to visit a shoe repair shop the next time the heel breaks on one of your pairs of stylish pumps. And there’s no need to prematurely toss your high heels into the dustbin either! Most broken heels can be satisfactorily repaired in the co...
12th November 2009
There is nothing worse than finding a pair of stylish boots that fit your feet perfectly but not your calves. As a woman with fairly muscular calves, I know firsthand that boots small enough to suit my feet probably will not zip up below my knee. (And I a...
11th November 2009
Soles 4 Souls is a non-profit organization that collects donations of new and “gently” worn shoes and distributes them to people in need in the United States and abroad. Soles 4 Souls specializes in disaster relief efforts. In fact, the organization w...
11th November 2009
Compared to most major shoe companies, Nine West is the new kid on the block. The company was founded in May 1977 when Jerome Fisher and Vincent Camuto saw an opportunity to capitalize on the women’s shoe market. (Compare this to companies such as Clark...
06th November 2009
It seems like these days everyone is concerned with being green – and with good reason! Whether or not you believe an environmental catastrophe due to global warming is right around the corner, there is no time like the present to start being more consc...
05th November 2009
Any regular thrift store shopper knows that some shoes or shirts just do not sell. So what happens to these double cast-offs? If their owners put them up for sale and no one bites, is it worth keeping them around? If you are at all interested in limiting ...
04th November 2009
Nike wants to turn your old tennis shoes into brand spanking new athletic surfaces! The recycling process is very simple. Nike has placed Reuse-A-Shoe bins in 300 locations across the United States as well as in drop-off locations in Australia, New Zealan...
02nd November 2009
Instead of allowing old or under-used shoes to clutter up your closet (or a landfill), consider donating your shoes to one of the charitable causes listed below:
Nike’ Shoe Recycling and Sustainability Program (Reuse-A-Shoe). Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe pr...
30th October 2009
Credential clothing is unsorted, untouched donations of soft goods including clothing, shoes, handbags and toys. The clothing often comes from thrift stores such as the Salvation Army that are unable to sell the merchandise. Credential clothing companies ...
