Optimistic Boots

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

Henry Rollins

When you try out your heavy and confidently-optimistic boot-stomping strut do your boots squeak? The boot maker Timberland has an FAQ “How to Stop Boots from Squeaking? ” that may have some solutions for you which should also apply to leather shoes. According to the article, the main culprit is friction that can be mitigated by talcum powder between the footbed and inner sole. Fixes for squeaks around the laces and tongue as well as outer sole squeaks are also covered in the short article. The first step (pardon the pun) is to identify where the squeak comes from, then try the fix.

About the author

Henry Lawrence Garfield (born February 13, 1961), known professionally as Henry Rollins, is an American musician, writer, spoken word artist, actor, and presenter. After performing in the short-lived hardcore punk band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore band Black Flag from 1981 to 1986. Following the band’s breakup, he established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, and formed the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups from 1987 to 2003 and in 2006.