Silencing the Sound of Heels on Hard Floors

Alright, permission to laugh is denied:twisted: I’d probably wear high heel boots more often if they weren’t so noisy on the floor and left black marks when the heels scratched. What are some simple DIY ways to mute them? Bonus points if it keeps them looking good. Some thoughts:

• Wrap plastic or tape around the bottom parts. Plastic alone might peel off, and I’m not sure how well it reduces sound. Tape could also spread glue under pressure. Depending on the type of plastic, it might actually stick slightly to the floor as it presses down, creating another noise source. Not sure.
• Socks over them? This doesn’t cover the heels fully, so you might need to cut a hole. That’s fine, but probably costs some style points… maybe thin women’s socks would work.

Have you tried felt pads??? You can find them practically everywhere... There are self-adhesive types available, or you can use a small finishing nail to secure the pad... However, if you wear them outdoors, the pads will collect dirt and grit that could scratch hardwood floors...

I have a pair of wedges with this material on the bottom. It's basically a foam sheet; I've seen it at craft stores before. No idea how long it lasts in miles. IMG_9448.jpg

> member_128824ff5c wrote: > Have you tried felt pads??? > You can find them just about anywhere... > You can get the glue on type, or use a small finishing nail to hold the pad on... > But, if you wear them out side, the pads will pick up dirt and grit that sould scratch hard wood floors... The pads sound good. I guess I need a wide one for the front of the shoe, or maybe fit two side-by-side. No way am I going outside with these... Knee-high socks, stockings, whatever you call them—I had some that I tried out. They actually stretch well around the entire shoe without needing holes cut. The foam would likely need to be glued up. It might also grip the floor nicely and become a new source of squeaking sounds:P In my opinion, anything that slides against the floor works best.

> member_ec6010c248 wrote: > The foam, as far as i can guess would need to be glued. They might also have a good grip to floor, and a new source of screaking sounds:P I think anything that slides against floor works best. glue yes, squeak no, and trust me you don't want sliding unless your fantasy involves a broken ankle. If your shoe is sliding, you aren’t walking properly. A common fix people use is applying duct tape to the bottom of the sole just for traction on smooth surfaces. The rubbery/plasticy texture of the non-sticky part of the tape is perfect for that. When we went to GKE in NJ, it was my first time wearing heels in public on unfamiliar surfaces (sidewalks, parking lots, tile, etc.), and the duct tape trick saved me.

Laminate flooring is a great teacher. It actually helped me walk better in heels. Carpet presents another issue. Pavement is yet another challenge. A few women at work won’t wear heels to walk from the parking lot but change into them once they arrive. Others wear their heels out and then take them off as soon as they get inside:roll: A Jenna Marbles would say "Commit to your shoes".:rofl:

Sorbothane rubber. Its shock-absorbent properties should significantly reduce the "clack" sound of heels. (I have not tested this, it is just a suggestion.)