9 Mind-blowing hacks for your feet and shoes
Our feet, quite literally, carry us through life’s journey, yet they often don’t receive the attention and care they deserve. We depend on them for every step we take, from our daily commute to our most extraordinary adventures. We’re here to remind you of the importance of giving them the love they need, and guide you so every step you take is a comfortable and enjoyable one.
1. How to whiten your nails
For this hack, you’ll just need toothpaste:
- Put some toothpaste on your nails
- Rub the paste with a toothbrush
- Remove the paste with a soft cloth
2. Soda hack to clean your laces
Things you’ll need:
- Lemonade soda
- Chewy mint candies
- A plastic cup with lid
How to do it:
- Put your laces inside the cup
- Pour the soda in it and add some candies
- Put the lid on the cup and shake well for a few minutes
3. Tricky hack for kids sandals
Avoid sandals falling off your kid’s feet or, worst, make them trip over because they’re loose. Instead of closing the straps from one side to the other, close them, making an X.
4. Instant moisturized feet
Things you’ll need:
- Hydrating cream
- A container with gel beads
How to do it:
- Put some cream on each one of your toes
- Put your feet in the container with the gel beads and rub your foot against them
5. DIY platform flops
Things you’ll need:
- Flip flop soles
- A hot glue gun
How to do it:
- Spread some hot glue over the sole and glue another on it
- Do the same with as many soles as you wish
- Make sure the last one has the strap on
6. DIY glittery boots
Things you’ll need:
- White glue
- A brush
- Glitter
How to do it:
- Cover the boot with glue, using the brush
- Spread glitter on the boot, until it’s fully covered
- Shake the excess glitter
7. How to help your toes after wearing tight shoes
Things you’ll need:
- A foam toe separator
- A tennis ball
How to do it:
- Put the separator on your toes
- Put the ball under your toes and move it vertically, kneading your foot on the ball
8. Help for smudged toes
Try this hack before putting your shoes on. You’ll only need baby oil and food wrapping plastic:
- Rub the oil on your toes
- Cover your fingers with the plastic
- Put on your shoe
9. Give your leather boots a shiny look
For this hack, you’ll just need two eggs and a cleaning cloth:
- Place plastic bag on the floor and step on it with your shoes on
- Crack an egg over each shoe
- Rub the white over the shoes and watch them shine as if they were new!