A walking boot is a great summer staple. They are easy to wash and season them every season! They are also a great place to store jewelry and other goodies while you wear them.
Many people use waterproof covers to keep jewelry and goodies hidden. It is helpful to have some in your bag for this reason!
Waterproof covers can also be useful as fashion statement. Some people put animal print or cute clothes when they cover their walking boots. Or, someone may put an elegant dress or skirt with a nice jacket underneath!
Something about these covers that makes them helpful is that they can help preserve the shape of your feet.
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Find a waterproof cover that fits your walking boot
When looking for a waterproof cover for your walking boot, do some pre-work first. You want to know what materials these covers are made of, and how they may affect your feet.
There are many brands and products that are designed for feet with water or wet conditions in mind. Some of these feet products include water resistant soles, orthotics to help keep the center of the foot dry, and lined insoles to prevent moisture from getting into the footbed.
While these conditions may sound exotic, they are very real! Many people find that having such a special footbed provides support that is worth the cost.
There are two primary ways feet shoes connect to your body: via orthotics or viaonomics. In terms of onomatics, this means being able to walk in either normal or high heels. As far as how the shoes connect, whether that be clipless or non-clipped styles.
Wash the waterproof cover
When the waterproof cover is too dirty to properly fit your walking boot, it is time to wash it! After every use, make sure to give your cover a good wipe down to prevent it from looking dirtier.
To do this, pop the cover in a wash machine with some clean dry towels and let it go through the dryer process. Once it is completely dry, put a little Vaseline on the corner of the cover and slide the boot on top of it to seal in its water resistance.
Reminder: The covers are meant to be used as single covers. If you have an additional coat or pair of shoes that need added protection, then buy those!
Getting your shoes and boots ready for new adventures can also help save money in future months as they wear them out less than normal.
Allow the walking boot to dry
Once your feet are dry, you can put on your shoes! This is due to the waterproof cover being able to allow the shoes to dry naturally.
If you do not have a pair of slippers to use as a testing ground, then you can also allow the shoes to sit on a chair or pillow to let the legs relax. This way, it takes about an hour of working with them and watching them grow!
If you do have slippers, such as house warmers or something similar, then it does not need to be done as fast. Slipper making takes less time than boot making!
Do not worry if your boot is not going to be very soft because of all the water resistance – this is what the cover is for! It will still be useful since it will keep out rain and snow, and you will still be able to walk around in safety.
Put the waterproof cover on the walking boot
Now, put the waterproof cover on the boot. Make sure it is seated securely. Then, wrap one end of the waterproof cover around the boot and the other end around your ankle or foot.
Put your foot in the center of the boot and then pull up on the leather cover until it is secured. This will take a few tries, but eventually you will get it. After doing this, relax and let your boots dry!
Now you are ready to go! If you have any trouble getting them wet, maybe try using some water resistant footwear instead of your casual walking shoes. Or maybe stick with plain foam pads or newspapers between your shoes and the ground to prevent mud or snow from getting onto them.
Tighten the straps on the back of the walking boot
If you want a little more room in your boot, then you can add some extra straps on the back. These can be used to put on additional clothing or a hat.
With these extra straps, you can also adjust the height of your boot. By adding these extra straps, you give yourself some flexibility in changing how much space you need in your shoe.
These were useful for me because I have very narrow feet and a slightly wide boot does not fit well. This allowed me some space to comfortably sit in my shoe without having to take it off.
Test the seal on the waterproof cover by submerging it in water briefly
Once your boot is waterproof, it is time to test the seal. You can do this by submerging the boot in water for a few seconds or by just walking around with them!
If the boot seems very wet or doesn’t seem like it is keeping its shape, then you have successfully waterproofed your boots. To check if that’s the case, walk around with them covered and see if they seem water resistant. If so, you were successful!
If not, try another brand of boot to see if they work better or if there are any warning signs that they might not be waterproof. See if you can find those same signs in your new boots.
Remove the waterproof cover to wash it periodically
After every use, remove the waterproof cover from the boot. You can wash it in the washing machine or dryer, but neither method will add new waterproofness to the boot.
Only put soap and water into the washing machine; soap and water does not add new waterproofness. Instead, place the boots in a dryer and let stand for several hours before attempting to wash them.
Washing will only take away the boots’ soft smell and texture, making it harder to recommend this cover to someone looking to purchase itpurely for swimming.
Having to constantly put fresh ingredients like soap and water into the washing machine and taking away at least some of the newness of this cover makes this more effective as a constant reminder to rinse out your shoes.
Store your walking boot with a waterproof cover during winter season
Winter is a beautiful season, isn’t it? It is lovely mornings and afternoons, with snowfall and ice skating. You can also practice your winter survival skills!
While summer is the busiest time for most people, there are always moments for rest and relaxation. You can still achieve that by going on a snowshoe trip or being in front of the TV watching hockey night or being with friends enjoying the weather.
Both walking boots and outdoor shoes are difficult to store because they have to be able to stand up on its own. The only solution I found was to put a soft cushion on top of the boot to prevent it from rubbing against the shelf unit.
By having this cover, I do not have to take it out every time I want to put my foot up.