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How to Restore Grip on Athletic Shoes

Written By: Aaron Downey (and one other contributor)
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7

Time Required

30 minutes

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Introduction

In this guide you will learn how to effectively restore the grip to the bottoms of athletic shoes. The seven step process will require the use of five household items.

  1. Rinse shoe bottom under neutral temperature water to avoid cracks.

    • Rinse shoe bottom under neutral temperature water to avoid cracks.

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  2. Make a mixture of dish soap and water in a small bowl.

    • Make a mixture of dish soap and water in a small bowl.

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  3. Use a soft bristle brush with the soap and water mixture to scrub dirt from bottom of shoe. Use a soft bristle brush with the soap and water mixture to scrub dirt from bottom of shoe.

    • Use a soft bristle brush with the soap and water mixture to scrub dirt from bottom of shoe.

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  5. Rinse soap from bottom of shoe and dry thoroughly with clean cloth. Rinse soap from bottom of shoe and dry thoroughly with clean cloth.

    • Rinse soap from bottom of shoe and dry thoroughly with clean cloth.

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  6. Once the shoe is completely dry apply a thin coating of Vaseline.

    • Once the shoe is completely dry apply a thin coating of Vaseline.

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  7. Allow time for the Vaseline to completely dry.

    • Allow time for the Vaseline to completely dry.

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  8. Enjoy your athletic shoes with refurbished grip!

    • Enjoy your athletic shoes with refurbished grip!

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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