One major disadvantage of orthotic inserts is that they are prone to squeaking while walking.This noise can be annoying, but don't worry, it's not as bad as you think.This problem can be solved easily.If you want to put a little silence in your step, many household items can be used.
Step 1: There is a powder to select.
There are several types of powder that can be used.Foot powder, talcum powder and baby powder are some of the good options.Take a look at your house and see if you have any of the above.
Step 2: You should remove the insert from your shoe.
Take the insert out of your shoe.Take a damp cloth and wipe the inside of your shoe off.
Step 3: You can sprinkle the powder in your shoe.
Take your powder and put it inside your shoe.You will need to use more than you think.
Step 4: The powder needs to be rubbed in.
Put the foot powder in your shoe.The area where the hard plastic of your contacts is located is where you want to focus.The most likely place to make noise is this area.
Step 5: The orthotic should be put back in.
Return the insert to your shoe.It needs to be positioned correctly.Take a few minutes to walk around on your shoe.The squeaking should have stopped.It's a good idea to seat the heel as far back in the shoe as possible.If you're using a full-length orthotic, take out the insoles.Put it on top of or underneath the current insole if it's a three-quarter length orthotic.
Step 6: You should remove the orthotic from your shoe.
The first step is to gently remove the insert from your shoe.It is a good time to make sure it is clean.Pick the spray, cream, or gel you want to use.
Step 7: You can use hand cream.
Rub your hands together with a few pumps of hand lotion.Paying particular attention to the area where the hard plastic of your orthotic connects with your shoe is what you should apply this lotion to.The material of your orthotic can be damaged by petroleum-based products.Simple lotions are free of fragrances and dyes.
Step 8: There is an anti-chaffing gel.
Athletes use anti-chaffing gels to prevent blisters on their feet.If you want to stop your orthotics from squeaking, you can use this same type of gel.Simply apply anti-chaffing gel to the underside of the orthotic insert and pay attention to where the hard plastic connects with your shoe.Anti-chaffing gel can be purchased from sporting goods stores.
Step 9: Use food-grade spray.
Silicone is a great option for lubricating the underside of your inserts.You can put food-grade silicone on the underside of your insert.
Step 10: You should put the back of the shoe in there.
Put the insert back in your shoe.Take a few minutes to walk around.Hopefully you won't hear any noise.As far back as possible, push the orthotic against the shoe's heel.
Step 11: The insert should be removed.
The orthotic should be removed from your shoe.You can find materials from your house that could be used to temper the force of your insert.Tape, dryer sheet, and moleskin are some of the materials that can be used.
Step 12: Put tape on.
The quality of tape makes it an excellent choice.You can use packing tape or duct tape.Wrap some tape around the edges of your shoe's insole and it will make contact with it.
Step 13: The dryer sheet is good for that.
Another good tactic is to use a dryer sheet.You can recycle a sheet that has already been used for drying, or use a brand-new one.Attach the dryer sheet to the insole.Put the dryer sheet in your shoe.The inside of your shoes can smell like fresh laundry if you use a dryer sheet.
Step 14: moleskin is used.
In craft stores, moleskin is a heavy cotton fabric.Sometimes it is available with a backing.If you don't have sticky backing on your moleskin, you can simply cut a piece of it and put it inside your shoe.If your moleskin has tape backing, stick it onto the plastic edge of your orthotic.
Step 15: Put the back of your shoe in there.
The orthotic needs to be inserted into your shoe.To make sure you have positioned it correctly, push it all the way back against the shoe's heels.Walk around with your shoe on.You don't need to hear any squeaking.