No winter outfit is complete without a good pair of boots. But looking good can often be difficult. Especially when winter leaves its mark on the streets and new shoes, one takes them home as if they were worn years ago.
In this article, we will review some inexpensive ways to turn your regular shoes into waterproof shoes, saving you time and effort to deal with the effects of winter on your precious footwear.
Method 1 – Spraying Waterproofing Agent:
This method works on many types of shoes and is the most common and only method that works on thin shoes.
Waterproof sprays are available at shoe and leather stores.
Method 2 – Beeswax coating:
Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to turn your canvas into a waterproof shoe using a beeswax stick and a hair dryer, just follow these steps:
1. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
2. Apply a small amount of beeswax to the entire surface of the shoe, making sure to cover all areas.
3. Use a hair dryer to melt the wax onto the fabric of the shoe.
4. Dry the shoes in a well-ventilated area before wearing them.
5. Test the surface of the shoe before use, put a few drops of water on it, and the wax layer can prevent water from penetrating into the shoe.
Method 3 – Spray a layer of silicone:
There are a variety of silicone sprays that can be used to waterproof shoes and are suitable for all types of canvas and leather shoes.
You can buy silicone spray at auto supply stores.
Method 4 – Vaseline coating:
This is a fast method and works well for leather shoes. Be sure to wipe your shoes clean, and then before going out on a rainy day, put a layer of Vaseline on your shoes to seal them well. This way, the shoes will be shiny and attractive and will protect them from water and humidity.
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