How to Clean the Inside of Rubber Boots

Got a pair of stinky rubber boots? Spiff them up with non-corrosive cleaning materials and a little elbow grease. You may have to wash, rinse and scrub your rubber boots several times to rid them of dirt, scuffs and smells. The best benefit of rubber boots, however, is that they dry quickly: The water just rolls off the surface. Instructions 1 Pour into a plastic bucket equal parts water and white vinegar. Three cups each is a good start....

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How Are Rubber Boots Made?

The Sole of the Boot The production of a rubber boot begins with creation of the sole or base. Because the sole receives the most impact and wear of the boot, it needs to be made of a special rubber. First, the rubber is created using a type of rubber fiber that comes in blocks. The blocks are placed into a rolling machine and compressed into thin sheets. Next, a series of chemicals are combined into a tray and weighed. If the mixture is not...

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How to Make a Shoe Stretcher

If you have a pair of shoes that just does not quite fit but they are simply too cute to give up on, then you might need a shoe stretcher. These devices also come in handy if you have one foot that is slightly bigger than the other, but not enough to warrant going up a size for the second shoe. You can make a shoe stretcher quickly and easily using things that you probably have in your own kitchen. Instructions 1 Decide what part of the shoe...

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About Eskimo Style Boots

Fleece-lined Eskimo boots are nothing new. They've been around in one form or another for nearly a hundred years. But it wasn't until the early 2000s that the fleece-lined tanned-on-the-outside footwear went from practical to posh. Then celebrities like Oprah, Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bullock began sporting the popular UGG brand of the footwear. The rest is consumer history, so to speak. UGGs and a host of knockoff brands swept college campuses and...

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How to Stretch Vinyl Shoes

Vinyl shoes are attractive, versatile and very popular this year. However, the rigid material doesn't breathe well and is difficult to stretch if the wrong size is purchased or the shoe is strangely uncomfortable. Here's what to do if the shoes are too tight: Instructions 1 Purchase a shoe stretcher. These are generally included with shoe stretching spray (which won't help you, as most are made for leather shoes). 2 With your home...

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