8. Combine Vaseline with Shoe Repair
Estimated Cost: $1–$2* Goal: Smoothes and gets rid of squeakiness in shoe bottoms
With a little assistance from Vaseline, bid adieu to bothersomely creaky shoes. This everyday object is remarkably good at quieting chattering soles. Just dab the trouble spots—where the sole and the rest of the shoe meet—with a tiny bit of Vaseline. It functions by lubricating these places of contact, which lowers friction and, consequently, squeakiness.
Combine Vaseline with Shoe Repair
This trick is not only really simple and quick, but it also spares you the embarrassment of having noisy shoes. You can have the smoothest, quietest stride ever for a few dollars.