Running in squishy, wet shoes can cause blisters and damage shoes. Some running shoes are made with a waterproof coating that help keep feet dry. Owners of untreated running shoes or shoes whose protective coating has worn off will want to waterproof them, to extend the life of the shoes and to make running in them more comfortable. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove dust and dirt particles with the scrub brush by moving the brush briskly back and forth across the surface of the shoes.
2. Coat deeply soiled shoes with shoe cleaner and let them soak for five minutes. Wipe the cleaner off by rubbing in a small circular motion with the soft wiping cloth. Allow them to dry completely before proceeding. This step can be omitted for new or lightly soiled shoes, but for maximum adherence and overall best results, waterproofing product should be applied to clean, dry shoes.
3. Spread the newspapers or drop cloth on a flat surface. Hold each shoe above the paper and pull the tongue of the shoe so it sticks up; if you don't, the tongue will get very little waterproofing protection. Spray the tongues and place the shoes on the protected surface.
4. Hold the can of waterproofing spray 8 inches away from the shoes and spray them with in a continuous motion. Pay extra attention to seams and the edge where the sole meets the body of the shoe because these are the places that are the most likely to leak. Let the shoes dry completely and repeat for maximum water protection.
Tags: soiled shoes, surface Hold