Becky Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but whenever I buy a new pair of shoes or boots they usually come with a lovely informative sticky label on the arch of the sole. Now I don't mind this sticky label, but what I do mind is the industrial strength glue they use to keep it stuck to the sole. This invariably means that you can never get it off with one gentle pull and I usually spend ages picking the darn thing off or scrubbing with soapy water.............oh my poor nails One of my pet peeves is seeing women walking around with these sticky labels still attached to the soles of their shoes. Picture the scene......a lady on a business lunch with a few of her colleagues.........she's wearing a very smart tailored skirt suit, sheer hose and expensive shoes..........she crosses her legs and............aaaaargh...............a sticky label screams at you Anyway, enough of me going on. Becks xxxx So many shoes & boots to buy in so little time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 I agree with you wholeheartedly, Becks! I think that the sight of one these "lovely" labels makes the image of the shoe a little undignified, possibly a bit "violated" as well. Probably the wrong word there but it was the cloest one I could think of! Also, many times, when you remove the label there is a horrible "residue" of glue stuck on the sole which in many cases can look even worse! Luv Jay xx "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything..." - Dr Emmet L Brown - 1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 Oh yes - I almost forgot that lovely residue that collects more fluff than a Dyson hoover Becks xxxx So many shoes & boots to buy in so little time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Have you ever had a time when the wonderful shoe manufacturers have placed the sticker right in the centre of the sole and not on the arch! I have and it felt very funny! i had one slippy shoe and one sticky shoe! "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything..." - Dr Emmet L Brown - 1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Try turps or meths on a cloth rather than soapy water. It works on some quite well, but others I find do peel off very easily. I think it depends on how long they have been stuck on as well. I reckon some people keep them on deliberately to show they've got new shoes, and of course you can see them on the instep with high heels rather better than other types of shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzyheels Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 I went to a friend's wedding not long ago and the Bride wore a beautiful pair of white laced boots. And there when she knelt at the altar were the stuck on labels! A lot of guests were checking their shoes out at the reception. Suzyxxxx Love seeketh not itself to please, Nor for itself hath any care; But for another gives its ease, And builds a Heaven in Hell's despair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted February 6, 2003 Author Share Posted February 6, 2003 Hi Suzy, I saw something like that on a 'caught on camera' show hosted by Lisa Riley - the Bride and Groom both knelt at before the vicar and on each of their soles were the words 'I' and 'Do'.........it brought a smile to my face and it made the guests laugh too Becks xxxx So many shoes & boots to buy in so little time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Be careful exactly what cleaning agent you do use to remove the glue, and where it goes. I tried getting some glue off a shoe once, and got some cleaner on the shoe upper. It attacked the colouring (gold coloured leather) quite badly in a small patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azraelle Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 excuse much, anal or something? Worrying about whether virtually transparent labels are on the outside on the instep or arch of the shoe...Give me strength :rofl: "All that you can decide, is what to do with the time that is given you."--Gandalf, "Life is not tried, it is merely survived -If you're standing outside the fire."--Garth Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 excuse much, anal or something? Worrying about whether virtually transparent labels are on the outside on the instep or arch of the shoe...Give me strength Bah! Virtually transparent labels, I'm happy with, especially if they have that 'squashed gerbil' symbol on. We're talking about the huge, 1 inch square labels they put on shoes here, which shout <font size="+6">yuk!</font> at you with every single step! Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelheels Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 It seems you attempt at a font size increase failed there, yamyam I got a new pair of boots yesterday, and both of the boots had two labels on... one saying the sale price, the other giving the size and normal price, and of course the obligatory bar code. All was removed swiftly once I got them home, thankfully without too much effort. The non-sale stickers were a little more tricky to remove, but I managed it. Unfortunately they left stick marks, but being on the inside of the arch, I'm not too fussed. It's not outwardly visible or offending, so I'm happy SH Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your sig and help me spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julietta Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Becky I thought I was the only one who hated those labels and as for Oh yes - I almost forgot that lovely residue that collects more fluff than a Dyson hoover Marks and Spencer are the worst I thought I trodden on my dog with the amount of fluff they accumalated Love Julie xx Let calm be widespread May the sea glisten like greenstone And the shimmer of summer Dance across your pathway "Communication is a two way thing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 It seems you attempt at a font size increase failed there, yamyam Yeah, made me look rather dumb... I got a new pair of boots yesterday, and both of the boots had two labels on... one saying the sale price, the other giving the size and normal price, and of course the obligatory bar code. All was removed swiftly once I got them home, thankfully without too much effort. The non-sale stickers were a little more tricky to remove, but I managed it. Unfortunately they left stick marks, but being on the inside of the arch, I'm not too fussed. It's not outwardly visible or offending, so I'm happy SH As long as you managed to get them removed, that's the main thing! I hate those damn labels! Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Surprise Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 At last! People that speak my language. This label thing on the under arch of the shoes bug me every time I see them. I have never heard anyone else mention this. Thank you for making me feel like I'm no weirdo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himark Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 I used to use a product called Goo Gone, a liquid that was especially formulated for removing sticky residue from labels, adhesive tape, etc. It worked quite well but when I tried to buy a bottle recently I couldn't find any in the local stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azraelle Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone (MEK) works well. 'Course it also takes part of the plastic insole with it.! "All that you can decide, is what to do with the time that is given you."--Gandalf, "Life is not tried, it is merely survived -If you're standing outside the fire."--Garth Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himark Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 I'd hesitate to use MEK on many surfaces. It's too good at dissolving plastics, etc. and will ruin the finish on many kinds of plastic, painted surfaces, etc. I don't know what the active ingredients were in the Good Gone product, but it was safe to use on most surfaces, and it did the job on adhesive residues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calv Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I bought a pair of shoes in the Next sale this winter (no surprise there....) and they had stuck the label inside the shoe. It is virtually impossible to remove without taking off the top layer of insole. Thanks Next, my classy looking shoes now have a tatty looking label in the shoe. At least it doesn't show when walking, just every time you put it on. Perhaps I could put another insole over the top - but more hassle Mention of goo-gone reminds me that the US Model Railway mags recommend it for cleaning track. I've never seen it over here. Do your own thing. Don't be a victim of conformity. Calv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 that's the Zip Rail Cleaner, apply to wheels of the loco, not on traction tyres, and run it around. Then wipe rails with a cloth later I've found that acetone (nail polish remover) works well on sticky labels and doesn't destroy the finish of the sole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Surprise Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 White spirit works too (used it today funnily enough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 WD 40 works well on sticky labels,but I would be reluctant to use it on leather soles tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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