Q&A for How to Remove Gum from a Shoe

One of the easiest ways to do it is by getting the blade of a utility knife under the chewing gum gently and scraping it off. If you feel that the gum is kinda hard to scrape, simply use a hairdryer to warm it a tiny bit. That should do the trick.

These methods should work fine. The WD-40 method is probably the easiest. Spray it on and wait for a minute, then the gum should slide right off.

Use the ice method with three ice cubes, and let the gum get wet. Use a tool such as a flat-head screwdriver to scrape it off. If the shoe has accumulated mud, wash it off with a hose; some gum will come off with the hose as well after you scrape.

Try using the ice cube method. Place an ice cube on top of the gum and rub it until the ice melts. Once the ice melts, you should be able to peel the gum off of your shoe.

WD40 worked extremely well. The gum had been lodged in the tread of my teva sandals along with caked on dirt and gravel for months. I sprayed two applications and rubbed it all out with a rag.

Use a sharp object and pick at it until you can see a bit of gum without dirt. Then get nail polish remover, put it on a cotton ball or napkin, and rub the gum. It should become sticky, making it easier to remove.

Yes it does. I suggest the ice-method, as freezing the sticky tack will make it harden and peel off easier.

You can use peanut butter or mayonnaise. Put a generous amount on the spot with the gum, and let it sit for a couple of minutes. The gum should slide off afterward.

The ice method would be great for that, just freeze the gum with ice and it should come off much easier.

Use the ice method explained above, then use a sharp object to pry the gum off the flip flop. Just take care not to dig into the flip flop material as this can gouge out a hole.

WD-40 may add traction but could degrade rubber soles and weaken glue bonds in sneakers and may stain fabrics or leave a residue. Use shoe glue or shoe repair adhesive specifically designed for rubber and leather. To add grip, scuff the soles, use traction spray, add a salt and rubber glue mixture, spray soles with hairspray, or adhere sand to the soles. Effectiveness and durability vary depending on sneaker type, condition, and weather.