13 Hacks to Keep Your Shoes Looking Like New 1. Walking through gum If you accidentally tread on chewing gum, wait a few minutes before attempting to remove it. Put some ice on it and place it right on the gum. The gum will get tougher as a result, making it easier to remove. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13