Sandal Straps Too Loose

Well spring is finally here and with summer just around the corner we thought we would share a quick tip for your sandals that may be too loose.

Sandal straps too loose.

Strappy sandals are adorable and key fashion piece in spring and summer. Again the one on the left is for loosening and the one the right shows the straps and direction to pull for tightening. You will most likely need to adjust the straps at least once during the life of your sandals. And no need to run to the cobbler.

It is the lower pair on the diagram above. The most important thing is to make sure your sandal fits your foot as best as possible. But they can be a bit difficult to fit because the straps hit different areas of the foot and it is not uncommon for one or more strap to be too tight or too loose. That is really all there is to adjusting the sandal without a toe strap.

Adjusting is as easy as unbuckling and buckling again but if you have. There are ways however to make adjustments so that your strappy shoes fit comfortably. Walking is uncomfortable and we fear losing a shoe. These straps are self adhesive so just peel off the removable backing and stick them directly on the inside of the straps where it s loose.

Aesthetically speaking the pair i sent in to chaco for strap shortening actually look the best. The sandal with a toe strap. Walking around in loose sandals is impossible especially if they don t have a back. Now let s take a look at the sandal with a toe strap.

If loose straps aren t the problem proceed to the next step. Also over the years i have found that i like to wear all my strapping quite loosely which does keep my straps from dragging and have noted that other long time chaco fans also wear their sandals in this same loose fashion. Great to help keep straps from sliding perfect if your shoe straps are too big for example you have skinny or narrow feet and the sandal straps are too loose and not adjustable. Purchase a rubber strap insert such as strappy strips from shoe petals or gel strappies by apara.

Splendid kellen cork wedge sandals 90 shop bop. Birkenstock straps are made of soft leather and the nature of leather is to loosen over time.