They say that the best offense is a good defense, so why not defend your shoes from visible wear in the first place? Thankfully, the New Ride Force Field Toe Box De-Creasers do exactly that, and will greatly decrease the effects of toe box creasing. The patented design foam inserts slide comfortably in the shoes’ toe box, helping to maintain its shape even after hours of wear. So no more excuses for waddling around like a duck trying to keep your shoes from creasing, because Force Fields will prevent that on their own.

We know just how much of a hassle dodging every puddle or patch of grass you come across can be, but if you have a can of Sof Sole Instant Cleaner on deck, you don’t have to worry about that either. This shoe cleaner foams directly on contact, helping to lift dirt and impurities right off of the shoe’s surface. The bottle also comes equipped with a conveniently placed scrubber attached to the lid, making for an all in one package equipped with everything you need.

If there’s pressure over the top of your foot, locate exactly where it hurts and do the following: Undo your laces completely, re-lace them to right before the trouble spot, taking the lace through the topside of the eyelet and pulling it up through the next eyelet on the same side. Then, continue to lace them up as usual. You should have an empty spot on the tongue with no laces across it, which should eliminate the pressure.

If there’s pressure on your big toe, it gets a little complicated. Thread one end of the lace through the eyelet next to your big toe and pull the end of that lace up to the lace eyelet on the opposite side. With all the lace that’s left, shoot it through the eyelet on the opposite side of the shoe, then up and inside of the eyelet on the big toe side, working your way up to the top. Once you’re laced up, pull the strings and the shoe’s upper above your big toe up and off your nail.

If your shoe’s too tight toward the top of your foot, here’s the solution for that. Come from underneath the eyelet and shoot your laces through the first two eyelets one the big-toe side of the tongue. Bring both ends straight across the top of the shoe to the eyelets on the other side, then advance them to the next two open eyelets on that side. Lace them all the way up and you’re done. This solution works best with an odd amount of eyelets.

If your toes are cramped and things are too tight in front, this solution’s going to require an extra set of laces. This one is simple, lace them up halfway with one set of laces, a little loosely in the front and tie that up. Then lace up the rest of the eyelets with the extra set of laces, this time a little tighter. It’ll look a little weird, but it’ll work like a charm.

If your heels are sliding from the front to the back and side to side, you need lockdown support. This trick a simple one that doesn’t require any extra laces or too much undoing. With this, you’ll lace as normal until only one eyelet remains on each side, then draw your laces straight up on the outside of the shoe and bring it through the last eyelet, creating a loop. Then cross both ends of your laces over the tongue and thread it through the opposite side’s loop and tie it up as usual.

If you need an extra pair of laces or just want to get a replacement pair, check out the Sof Sole 45 Inch Laces.

Luckily, Sof Sole has created a variety of insoles for various foot types that will add comfort to any shoe. The Sof Sole Fit line caters to different foot types, consisting of three models that have distinctive technical aspects. The Sof Sole Low Arch Insoles are designed specifically for people with flat feet. They have a 2.8cm arch height, and are ideal for people with this type of feet. Consisting of a slightly higher arch of 3.0cm, the Sof Sole Neutral Arch Insoles are perfect for people with relatively normal arches. For those with high arches, the Sof Sole High Arch Insoles are the ones for you with an arch of 3.3cm. Each one of these insoles is specifically designed for the natural motion of the foot, and consists of an Anatomical Nylon Plate for added stability while still maintaining flexibility.

So if you need a little added comfort for you favorite pair of kicks, or even your workout shoes, try one of the Sof Sole Arch Insoles that are specially designed for your foot type.