[header] How to dry cleats quickly [title] Loosen the laces to open up the cleats. [step] You want to get air to as much of the cleat as possible. Furthermore, wet cleats tend to contract as they dry, creating tension on the seams.
[header] How to dry cleats quickly [title] Loosen the laces to open up the cleats. [step] You want to get air to as much of the cleat as possible. Furthermore, wet cleats tend to contract as they dry, creating tension on the seams.
If you work with wet laces, you should leave the laces dangling. [substeps] Loosen the laces by tapping them on the floor with a hammer or something similar. Therefore, undo cleats as soon as you pull on them to ensure all loose threads are removed. [substeps] If you're making cleats for shoes, loosen any loose laces before beginning working on them. [substeps] Cleats that are too dry may buckle beneath the pressure on them. The same applies if they're wet, such as if you have sandals or maybe even a wet suit on. Loosening the laces will alleviate some of this stress. [title] Remove the insole, if possible, and set aside to dry.