Gum on my shoe

[barr08]

I got gum on my new shoes today while I was taking a stroll downtown on my lunchbreak. Anyone have any miracle cures to get it off? Thanks.

 

[steamboat26]

A fork or other sharp object works well. Failing that, kick the bottom of your shoe against the pavement.

 

[TheAnswer]

As said above, a fork should work well. You might want to put the shoe in the freezer or refrigerator for a while to aid the forkage.

 

[PlaceofDis]

goo gone? that stuff is impressive.

 

[barr08]

goo gone? that stuff is impressive.

So I hear. I am at work though, and don't have access to anything fancy.
I also don't have access to anything metal like a fork. I have been scuffing the bottom against the pavement, but I don't want to wear out the tread on a pair of new shoes.

 

[Jasonbot]

Try rubbing the soles of your shoes on grass, in a circular, I'm squishing a bug to death, motion. works for me.

 

[barr08]

Try rubbing the soles of your shoes on grass, in a circular, I'm squishing a bug to death, motion. works for me.

Middle of the city, no grass

I want to try to take care of this before it becomes hard as a rock

 

[imac/cheese]

Try an ice cube and then when the gum hardens you can break off the pieces.

 

[ErikCLDR]

Put it in the freezer for a little bit until the gum hardens. Then take it out and use a small screw driver to scrape it off. Then use mineral spirits (paint thinner) to remove the rest of the residue.

I am experienced.

Actually like 2 weeks ago I stepped in some clay...

The same technique should work

 

[cleanup]

Chew it, ya freakin' idiot!

 

[barr08]

Try an ice cube and then when the gum hardens you can break off the pieces.

Shoe is now in the freezer, hope nobody sees!

Chew it, ya freakin' idiot!

I don't do cinnamon

 

[Jasonbot]

Shoe is now in the freezer, hope nobody sees!

This thread is worthless without pictures

And hasn't anyone noticed you with just one shoe on. I can see this becoming a 'The Office' sketch or something...

 

[steamboat26]

This thread is worthless without pictures

And hasn't anyone noticed you with just one shoe on. I can see this becoming a 'The Office' sketch or something...

This reminds me more of the episode of the Simpsons where Lisa gets gum stuck in her hair, and everyone suggests something different- ice, lemon juice, a hammer, etc

 

[TheAnswer]

This reminds me more of the episode of the Simpsons where Lisa gets gum stuck in her hair, and everyone suggests something different- ice, lemon juice, a hammer, etc

LOL...I thought the same thing and was gonna post a link, but decided against it. But...since you brought it up.

 

[OutThere]

A screwdriver (or two) will work well as a chisel to get it off.

 

[Compile 'em all]

Chew it, ya freakin' idiot!

Quoted for being the only sensible solution on this thread.

 

[barr08]

This thread is worthless without pictures

And hasn't anyone noticed you with just one shoe on. I can see this becoming a 'The Office' sketch or something...

I took both my shoes off, just to maintain some unity and professionalism

I can't upload any pics on this stupid work computer, but I can tell you that I am getting some funny looks, and that when I went to check on it, someone moved the shoe back farther in the freezer.

 

[jng]

Middle of the city, no grass

I want to try to take care of this before it becomes hard as a rock

Um, Boston Common?

It might be easier to remove if it were hard as a rock, depending on what kind of soles you have.

 

[OutThere]

For what it's worth, deep-freezing your shoes overnight every so often is an effective way of limiting shoe-odor. It kills of most of the bacteria that live in them, so, for a couple of weeks at least, they'll smell fresh.

 

[jng]

For what it's worth, deep-freezing your shoes overnight every so often is an effective way of limiting shoe-odor. It kills of most of the bacteria that live in them, so, for a couple of weeks at least, they'll smell fresh.

I don't like the idea of my ice cream and shoes occupying a small space in close proximity of each other....

 

[barr08]

Um, Boston Common?

It might be easier to remove if it were hard as a rock, depending on what kind of soles you have.

Boston Common is a 10 minute walk from the financial district, and I already took my break. Taking another one is like stealing from the company

Took the shoe out, time to chip!

 

[jknight8907]

You don't have to do any of that. Spray WD40 on it and rub it off.

 

[fanbrain]

All you have to do is spray it with liquid nitrogen; it will freeze, then you chisel it off with a screwdriver or some other pointed object. So easy!

 

[OutThere]

I don't like the idea of my ice cream and shoes occupying a small space in close proximity of each other....

That's what plastic bags are for.