If you do not see your shoes’ brand or shoe material listed on the cleaning agent’s label, reach out to the customer service department of the shoe company that manufactured your shoes and/or the manufacturer of the product you intend to use to re-ice your soles. Ask them if the product is acceptable for the shoes you wish to re-ice.

If your sole is particularly grimy, you could utilize a specialized shoe cleaning product and a stiff bristled brush to clean your shoe sole. Follow up by using a sponge with a dish scrubber to wipe away any remaining grime. [2] X Research source

To make the cutouts for these areas, place a piece of paper over the shoe’s sole. Trace around the area that you do not wish to re-ice. Cut around the area that you traced.

Alternately, you could pour a bit of the re-icing agent into a small bowl or, better yet, a disposable container like a Styrofoam takeout container or clean yogurt container. Then, dip the paintbrush in the re-icing agent and apply it to the sole as needed. As much as possible, avoid getting the re-icing agent on other parts of the shoe.

These paper cutouts will help the bottom of your shoe maintain a low temperature as you re-ice the sole.

If you’re in an area with little sunlight or if the weather is foul and you cannot leave your shoes outside, you can place the shoes beneath a UVB light.

There is no schedule according to which you must conform when re-icing your soles. If the temperature remains within the acceptable range, you can leave your shoe out in the sun as long as you’d like. The acceptable temperature range is below 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius). Should your shoe exceed the acceptable temperature range, bring it inside. The longer you leave the shoe out, the more iciness will be recovered. You must use an infrared temperature gauge to monitor the temperature of the shoe sole. Directions for use vary according to the infrared temperature gauge you use. Generally, you will need to turn the infrared temperature gauge on, then aim it at the shoe and check the gauge’s digital readout. Consult manufacturer directions for more information.

Hold the shoe at a slight tilt so that the water drips off the shoe rather than running down the sides. Be sure to work the brush around all the cracks and crevices of the tread.

Do not put more than four small packs or one large packet in a single shoe box.