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How to Walk Without Creasing Shoes Download ArticleExplore this Article IN THIS ARTICLE 1 Walk heel-to-toe. 2 Maintain good posture. 3 Avoiding crouching and kneeling. 4 Choose a proper fit. 5 Keep your shoelaces tight. 6 Wear padding inserts with sneakers. 7 Create DIY padding inserts with your socks. 8 Alternate your shoes. 9 Store your shoes with shoe trees or shoe horns. 10 Remove creases with an iron, blowdryer, or steamer. + Show 7 more... - Show less... Other Sections Video Related Articles Expert Interview References Co-authored by Moe Draper and Caroline Heiderscheit
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This article was co-authored by Moe Draper and by wikiHow staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit. Moe Draper is a Shoe Care and Repair Specialist based in Detroit, Michigan. Moe is the Owner of Detroit Shoe Shine and Shoe Repair. With over 20 years of experience as a cobbler, Moe specializes in shoe shining, cosmetic restorations for quality leather goods, and minor/major shoe repair services. Moe and his staff at Detroit Shoe Shine and Repair have over 30 years of combined experience and knowledge. In addition to his brick and mortar business, Moe has a mobile shoe repair business where he travels to perform shoe shines for clients. Moe frequently gives back to his community by offering his services to law enforcement officers and other valued patrons. Moe and his business were featured for their work in the community in the Detroit Free Press. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 79,685 times.
You've got a new pair of amazing shoes—but you're worried that in a couple of months, they'll be super creased. When you wear your new sneakers, dress shoes, or heels, you want to look fresh. And luckily, we can help! There are so many simple ways to reduce creasing while you walk, store shoes so they crease less, and even remove creases that have already formed. To learn everything you need to know, read through our complete guide below!
How to Prevent Creases in Your Shoes
Put your heels down before your toes when you're walking.
Maintain good posture and avoid hunching over.
Avoid crouching or bending over if you're able to.
Wear shoe inserts so they have a tighter fit.
Tighten your shoelaces so your shoes don't move around.
Alternate the shoes you wear each day.
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Train yourself to walk heel-to-toe. This will be especially effective if you can maintain good posture while you walk.
Wear padding inserts and store your shoes with a shoe horn or shoe tree to protect the toe structure.
Remove existing creases using an iron, blowdryer, or steamer.
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Walk heel-to-toe.
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Lead with your heels and your shoes will be less likely to crease. When you put stress on the front of your shoes (where creases are most likely to form), you make creases worse. Shift your weight to the back of your shoe (towards the heel), and you'll limit creases over time.[1]XResearch source
Plus, leading with your heels can help strengthen your calf muscles and increase flexibility. It’s a win-win!
Avoid walking on your tip toes, especially if an activity or job requires you to do it regularly. In those cases, wear shoes that you won't mind creasing.
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Maintain good posture.
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The better your posture, the easier it’ll be to walk without causing creases. Walk with your shoulders back and your back straight. When you avoid hunching over, it'll be easier to walk with your feet flat and your heels leading. When you keep good posture, you’ll be able to walk in a way that limits creases over time.
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Avoiding crouching and kneeling.
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Kneel down in your new shoes, and you could leave permanent creases. If you need to get low, take off your shoes first. Kneeling puts a ton of pressure on creases in your toe box, which can easily create wrinkles.[2]X Expert Source Moe DraperShoe Care & Repair SpecialistExpert Interview
Once or twice might not make a huge difference, but crouching regularly definitely can. If you perform work or do activities that require regular crouching down, wear shoes that you don’t mind wrinkling.
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Choose a proper fit.
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If your shoes fit perfectly, your feet will support the toe box naturally. This means that as you walk along, the toe box won’t repeatedly collapse (which will eventually cause creasing). So if your shoes aren't too big, they're less likely to crease over time.
For most people, simply buying the correct size will do the trick. If you’re not sure of your size, go into a shoe store and do a fitting.
To get the perfect size for narrow or wide shoes, you can order custom shoes online
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Keep your shoelaces tight.
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Loose laces allow the shoes to bend at the toes and eventually crease. Keep your shoes tightly laced from the toe to the top of the tongue. To do this well, undo all of the laces and start from the top. With each new criss-cross, make sure you keep the ties tight.
There’s no need to break your foot bones, though. Keep everything snug and secure, but don’t use all of your might while lacing up.
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Wear padding inserts with sneakers.
Download Article
Support your shoe's toe box to prevent and reduce the appearance of creasing. ForceFields are made of comfy foam material, so you won’t mind wearing them around. They provide extra support around your toe box, which prevents future creasing and makes creases you already have less noticeable. Buy a pair and slide them into your favorite pair of sneakers.
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Create DIY padding inserts with your socks.
Download Article
Roll your socks towards the front of your shoes for extra toe box support. Don't have padding inserts handy? No problem. Put on a second pair of thick socks, rolling them back over your toes. As long as it feels comfortable for you, this will keep your toe box from caving in while you walk around. In the long run, this will reduce creases!
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Alternate your shoes.
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The more you wear your shoes, the more likely they are to crease. When you have a pair of shoes you love, it makes sense that you’d want to show them off regularly! But trust that if you’re wearing your shoes every single day, they will start to wrinkle faster. If you can, swap out a few pairs of shoes throughout the week.
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Store your shoes with shoe trees or shoe horns.
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Strategic storage can keep your shoes looking fresher for longer. Buy shoe horns or shoe trees and push them into the toe of your shoes. With the added support under the toe box, sneakers and dress shoes are way less likely to crease between wears.[3]X Expert Source Penny SimmonsShoe Care SpecialistExpert Interview
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Remove creases with an iron, blowdryer, or steamer.
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Even after shoes start to wear, applying heat can reduce creases. Typically, removing creases will work best with leather shoes. If you're removing creases from suede shoes, be careful when you apply water, as water can cause damage to that material.[4]X Expert Source Carroll KellyShoe Care SpecialistExpert Interview
To iron: pack your shoes with newspaper, dampen a cloth, lay it over your shoes, iron for 10 seconds at a time, and keep checking to make sure your shoe isn't being damaged.
To blow-dry: pack your shoes with a shoe tree, blow dry on a low setting from 2 feet away, and push your shoe's hot leather over the tree to smooth out the material.
To steam: heat a damp cloth in the microwave for 30 seconds, rub it over the shoe's creases to smoothen them, and insert a shoe tree to give the shoe support while it cools down.
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Co-authored by: Moe Draper Shoe Care & Repair Specialist This article was co-authored by Moe Draper and by wikiHow staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit. Moe Draper is a Shoe Care and Repair Specialist based in Detroit, Michigan. Moe is the Owner of Detroit Shoe Shine and Shoe Repair. With over 20 years of experience as a cobbler, Moe specializes in shoe shining, cosmetic restorations for quality leather goods, and minor/major shoe repair services. Moe and his staff at Detroit Shoe Shine and Repair have over 30 years of combined experience and knowledge. In addition to his brick and mortar business, Moe has a mobile shoe repair business where he travels to perform shoe shines for clients. Moe frequently gives back to his community by offering his services to law enforcement officers and other valued patrons. Moe and his business were featured for their work in the community in the Detroit Free Press. This article has been viewed 79,685 times. 35 votes - 89% Co-authors: 9Updated: October 12, 2024 Views: 79,685 Categories: Care of Shoes In other languagesPortuguese
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Lead with your heels and your shoes will be less likely to crease. When you put stress on the front of your shoes (where creases are most likely to form), you make creases worse. Shift your weight to the back of your shoe (towards the heel), and you'll limit creases over time.[1] 
The better your posture, the easier it’ll be to walk without causing creases. Walk with your shoulders back and your back straight. When you avoid hunching over, it'll be easier to walk with your feet flat and your heels leading. When you keep good posture, you’ll be able to walk in a way that limits creases over time. 
If your shoes fit perfectly, your feet will support the toe box naturally. This means that as you walk along, the toe box won’t repeatedly collapse (which will eventually cause creasing). So if your shoes aren't too big, they're less likely to crease over time. 
Loose laces allow the shoes to bend at the toes and eventually crease. Keep your shoes tightly laced from the toe to the top of the tongue. To do this well, undo all of the laces and start from the top. With each new criss-cross, make sure you keep the ties tight. 
Support your shoe's toe box to prevent and reduce the appearance of creasing. ForceFields are made of comfy foam material, so you won’t mind wearing them around. They provide extra support around your toe box, which prevents future creasing and makes creases you already have less noticeable. Buy a pair and slide them into your favorite pair of sneakers. 
Roll your socks towards the front of your shoes for extra toe box support. Don't have padding inserts handy? No problem. Put on a second pair of thick socks, rolling them back over your toes. As long as it feels comfortable for you, this will keep your toe box from caving in while you walk around. In the long run, this will reduce creases! Advertisement 
The more you wear your shoes, the more likely they are to crease. When you have a pair of shoes you love, it makes sense that you’d want to show them off regularly! But trust that if you’re wearing your shoes every single day, they will start to wrinkle faster. If you can, swap out a few pairs of shoes throughout the week. 
Strategic storage can keep your shoes looking fresher for longer. Buy shoe horns or shoe trees and push them into the toe of your shoes. With the added support under the toe box, sneakers and dress shoes are way less likely to crease between wears.[3] Advertisement 
Even after shoes start to wear, applying heat can reduce creases. Typically, removing creases will work best with leather shoes. If you're removing creases from suede shoes, be careful when you apply water, as water can cause damage to that material.[4] 