Squeaky Shoes

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

RE: Squeaky Shoes

goinsoon · Guru

robell wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
AHEM!! serious now
Squeaky runners are often the result of friction between smooth soles and polished floors, one solution that often works is to get some fine sandpaper or wet n dry and roughen the soles of both shoes all over, hopefully this will remedy the problem.

-- Edited by goinsoon on Thursday 26th of May 2011 08:02:37 PM
If the sandpaper dont work, try an angle grinder.

you are being silly now, thank god I am never like that

-- Edited by goinsoon on Thursday 26th of May 2011 08:43:03 PM

Cruising Granny · Guru

Jeez you lot are absolutely bonkers. And that's the way I like it. Ah hah, ah hah!
And as for the shoes, you may try tampering with the pattern of the sole with a hot wire, or the sand paper might do it.
It depends on the material the sole is made of. Or is that the "soul". Mmmm, now I have a dilemma.
Anway who cares! At least everyone will know where you are at all times. Unless of course you start walking on your hands.
Don't wear the shoes at home, only when you're out. Then you can embarrass your missus in public. How embarrassment!

gubby · Guru

Cruising Granny wrote:
And as for the shoes, you may try tampering with the pattern of the sole with a hot wire,

You could put a pattern of an R on each sole.. biggrin Then you would have R soles..

Whoops hope they don't squeak.. ashamed

Cruising Granny · Guru

I've seen a few of them about the place. Can't remember where I put them.

dazren · Guru

hmm hmm gee you lot !! Vic has a serious problem here confuse confuse and all you lot can do is make funnies disbelief So Vic i will do a bit '' sole seaching'' for you, then you can give the others the Boot ok !!

See there is someone sensible on this site ???? but i don't know who it is yet !!!!!!

Happywanderer · The Master

Ever thought that may be why they were in the 2nd hand shop in the first place, the previous owner was also tired of the squeak. Get rid of them quick, off to the op shop for some other mug to put up with.

Vic · Guru

Listen you lot, I leave the forum for a bit and look what's happened furious .....Not only do I have squeaky shoes but now I have wet pants too cry .........love your sense of humour folks and I did leave myself wide open wink

Thanks for the sand paper tip Goinsoon, will try that later and let you all know how I got on, after I change my pants biggrin And also the hot iron tip GN. smile

HW, I got two identical pairs at the op shop both the same size so I assume they were from the same person, one brand new, one slightly worn, the latter did not squeak at all (probably worn in). One pair cost me $6, the other $5, new these shoes cost over $200 a pair. My thoughts were perhaps the original owner had died (perish the thought) cry

I wonder if the current pair I'm wearing is complaining I'm a "cheap, cheap, Charlie" wink

-- Edited by Vic on Thursday 26th of May 2011 11:39:11 PM

-- Edited by Vic on Thursday 26th of May 2011 11:42:32 PM

Sheba · Guru

Hi Vic,

Have you checked to see what difference there is between the Soles of each pair ?

You might find your answer there.

Cheers,

Sheba.

jonathan · Guru

Gee Vic ..

It's just not fair how they're serving it up to you .. Can't help you with the wet pants, but maybe it ain't the shoes mate .. you can treat "toe-jam"

hehe .. Jon

Father Ted · Senior Member

robell wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
AHEM!! serious now
Squeaky runners is often the result of friction between smooth soles and polished floors, one solution that often works is to get some fine sandpaper or wet n dry and roughen the soles of both shoes all over, hopefully this will remedy the problem.

-- Edited by goinsoon on Thursday 26th of May 2011 08:02:37 PM
If the sandpaper dont work, try an angle grinder.
Don't wear the Squeakythings,try hopping,a pogo stick,change shopping centers,walk backwards and blame someone elses shoes.Don't get a job as a spy or burgular.

-- Edited by Father Ted on Friday 27th of May 2011 04:01:27 AM

sandsmere · Guru

The perfect situation Vic .

If the Missus can't stand the squeak , just leave her home !!!

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic, now i know you have two pairs the solution is easy, wear one shoe from each pair and the squeak will only be half as bad biggrin will not stop the squeak but it will make it a bit quieter for the mrs.

Another thought (if you wear one shoe from each pair) is when the mrs asks you to hop down the shops she can go with you, because you could hop on the shoe that does not squeak. biggrin

The previous owner may have been deaf and did not know that there was a problem with his shoes.

littledick · Senior Member

robell wrote:
Thongs Mate, Thongs, bit cold in the winter, but no squeaks.

Sorry robell, flip flopping would be worse than squeeky shoes.

Oops, hear we go again. You are all mad!!!! biggrin

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

LD, thongs would be no good for the wet pants, not enough material in a thong biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

Vic · Guru

Sheba wrote:
Hi Vic,
Have you checked to see what difference there is between the Soles of each pair ?
You might find your answer there.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Both pairs had the same sole Sheba (identical shoes) but I have thown the other pair out as they had a tear inside the lining that was giving me blisters.
Maybe the squeaky ones were missing their mates
And for you other lot, names have been taken and you will NOT be going to the sky on high when the next date is due
PS: I suppose with thongs you don't have to worry about getting your shoes and socks wet

-- Edited by Vic on Friday 27th of May 2011 11:05:49 AM

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic, nobody would see a tear inside your shoe.

In regards to the thongs, I think you would get your shoes and socks wet as it would dribble down your legs, because there is not much material in those thongs, have you seen some of those girls at the beach in those things, I spend a lot of time at the beach. biggrin biggrin biggrin

gubby · Guru

No wonder you're having trouble with colours Wombat... wink

You're addicted to crack.. ashamed

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

gubby wrote:
No wonder you're having trouble with colours Wombat...
You're addicted to crack..

Now that can be taken two ways biggrin biggrin

pricey43 · Guru

When the hubby wears thongs to or from the pool or the spa, his feet squeak too. Does that mean I've got to take to his feet with an angle grinder? I think I might wait until after his podiatry visit next Monday!!!! confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse

capt cream bun · Senior Member

Is this what you mean?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqv7gXJTlD4

Vic · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
In regards to the thongs, I think you would get your shoes and socks wet as it would dribble down your legs, because there is not much material in those thongs, have you seen some of those girls at the beach in those things, I spend a lot of time at the beach.
Well thanks (NOT) Wombat.........I told you not to mention my "secret fetish"........now you've blown my cover
Well tried the sandpaper and scuffing them on the road and footpath but still no joy. So more sandpaper, rasp file, wire brush even a saw blade.....haven't tried them again yet, but not expecting that they will stop.
Couldn't get a pic on that link CCB......only a black screen ?

-- Edited by Vic on Friday 27th of May 2011 04:58:58 PM

Sheba · Guru

Can't guarantee this, but it can't hurt to try it.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7919495_stop-squeaking-running-shoes.html

Can you let us know if it works please ?

Cheers,

Sheba.

-- Edited by Sheba on Friday 27th of May 2011 09:08:11 PM

goinsoon · Guru

gubby wrote:
Cruising Granny wrote:
And as for the shoes, you may try tampering with the pattern of the sole with a hot wire,
You could put a pattern of an R on each sole.. Then you would have R soles..
Whoops hope they don't squeak..

I once worked with a squeaky Rsole, geez he was a pain

goinsoon · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
gubby wrote:
No wonder you're having trouble with colours Wombat...
You're addicted to crack..
Now that can be taken two ways

Yeah, I had a dog that was addicted

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic, this has been going on now for 24hours, can you please put a stop to it, why not throw those shoe away and start another topic, oh no what am I saying that will go for another 24hours biggrin biggrin biggrin

goinsoon · Guru

ahh haa! I hear what you are saying

Cruising Granny · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:

Ever thought that may be why they were in the 2nd hand shop in the first place, the previous owner was also tired of the squeak. Get rid of them quick, off to the op shop for some other mug to put up with.

Why would he go to a second hand shop for a pair of shoes?
Isn't that where you get a second hand?

gubby · Guru

Just had a thought, Happy Wanderer had a mouse that squeaked and she fixed that... smile

You might get a few clues from her... biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

goinsoon · Guru

gubby wrote:
Just had a thought, Happy Wanderer had a mouse that squeaked and she fixed that...
You might get a few clues from her...

Like this ??