What to do when the soles of your shoes squeak? It's simple!

Squeaking soles in your shoes? We have a solution!

Your new dream pair of shoes is squeaking terribly? Or maybe your favorite leather shoes started creaking unbearably since you stepped in a puddle? Some shoes tend to make strange noises. As a result, you feel like hiding them at the bottom of the closet and parting with them once and for all...

Before you make such a drastic decision, be sure to read our guide. We will prove that annoying squeaking does not have to accompany you at every step. Find out our most effective ways to deal with this problem.

Identify the cause of the problem

First, you need to identify the cause of the squeaking noise. If that unbearable noise is coming from the soles of your new shoes, it may be due to a manufacturing defect. Contact the store staff to discuss the details of your complaint and that's it. 

Sometimes, there may be other causes behind squeaking shoes. Try to identify the specific part of the shoe where this sound is coming from. To do this, stand in one place and move your foot back and forth and side to side until you hear a squeak. The help of someone close may also be useful.

Cause: moisture inside the shoe

Once you know where that pesky sound is coming from, you're one step closer to tackling it. The cause of creaking may be moisture that got inside the shoe during use when your feet sweat. To deal with this problem, all you need to do is eliminate moisture. Wondering how to do it? We explain!

Sprinkle the squeaking area of ​​the shoe with a product that will absorb moisture and thus prevent creaking. For this purpose you will need:

• corn starch
• baby powder
• baking powder
• baking soda 

Pour a small amount of the selected product under the insert and leave it overnight. Excess moisture will be absorbed in this way, and your soles will finally stop creaking! 

Side effects: Additionally, you will get rid of the unpleasant smell from inside the shoes.

Cause: looseness in the shoe

A creaking sound when walking may also be caused by looseness in the shoe. Perhaps the heel does not fit tightly to the bottom of the shoe or the sole has become detached from the upper. To deal with this problem yourself, use shoe glue.

You can also use… a silicone preparation. Although it is mainly used for renovations, it will do an excellent job of sealing the looseness in your shoes. Carefully squeeze the product from the tube, filling the missing spaces in the sole. Wait a few hours, preferably overnight, and you're done! You're ready to hit the road.

Cause: sole too smooth

Sometimes the reason why your shoes make annoying noises may be because the sole is too smooth. This is relatively common with new shoes that start squeaking when they come into contact with a smooth surface.

To prevent this, just gently rub your soles. Use fine-grained sandpaper for this purpose.

Cause: moisture after washing or stepping in a puddle

Since you washed them, have your shoes started making unbearable noises? Or maybe the noise started right after you stepped in a puddle? You probably rushed to put your shoes back on without giving them a chance to dry completely.

An effective way to get rid of moisture from your shoes is to dry your shoes thoroughly. Old newspapers will be helpful. Take out the insoles and roll the newspapers into balls and place them inside the shoes. Leave them in a well-ventilated room until they dry completely. Attention! Avoid leaving shoes close to heat sources. Doing so can make things worse and cause the joints between the sole and the upper to come unglued.

Cause: material rubbing

In the case of leather shoes, squeaking may be caused by the material rubbing against each other. To eliminate the problem, use a conditioner dedicated to leather. Apply it to a cotton pad or cloth and rub the area where the irritating sound is coming from. You can replace specialized conditioner with Vaseline.

When home remedies fail, seek professional help

Have you tried all the methods and your favorite shoes are still squeaky? Go to a professional shoemaker who will easily identify the location of the problem and deal with it in the blink of an eye.

The devil is not that scary!

We believe that our home remedies will make you stop considering parting with your favorite pair of shoes that irritate you with loud squeaking noises at every step. Fortunately, there are many solutions that will stop your shoes from creaking and you won't avoid them. Good luck!