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.
Sandal straps too loose.
Aesthetically speaking the pair i sent in to chaco for strap shortening actually look the best.
Walking around in loose sandals is impossible especially if they don t have a back.
Strappy sandals are adorable and key fashion piece in spring and summer.
The most important thing is to make sure your sandal fits your foot as best as possible.
Simply lay the strap flat on a surface you don t mind scuffing like a piece of wood.
Sometimes the straps on sandals just don t have enough holes in them to be snug enough on our heel.
And no need to run to the cobbler.
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.
Now let s take a look at the sandal with a toe strap.
Again the one on the left is for loosening and the one the right shows the straps and direction to pull for tightening.
It is the lower pair on the diagram above.
There are ways however to make adjustments so that your strappy shoes fit comfortably.
Adjustable straps are also great for the same reason.
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.
Birkenstock straps are made of soft leather and the nature of leather is to loosen over time.
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.
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.
The sandal with a toe strap.
Walking is uncomfortable and we fear losing a shoe.
Adjusting is as easy as unbuckling and buckling again but if you have.
Purchase a rubber strap insert such as strappy strips from shoe petals or gel strappies by apara.
That is really all there is to adjusting the sandal without a toe strap.