Not all shoes were created equal. Some were made by top-notch Italian craftspeople and some were made by people who would rather be doing literally anything else. The shoes in this picture obviously belong to the latter variety.
The poor man who wore them seems to have worn them out unexpectedly and had to think fast. We stay unexpectedly because the shoes appear to be new apart from the fact that the bottom of the left one is crumbling down. It seems to be held together with the help of a few strategically placed pieces of duct tape and perhaps a prayer or two.
Fix a Chair
working on this article is slowly making us believe that there is nothing that duct tape can't fix. We wouldn't be surprised if we stumbled upon a random picture on social media showing a person standing next to their livable duct-taped house that is full of their mostly functional duct-taped furniture.
Furniture like the desk chair in the picture. In a variation of the sugar packet under a wobbly table leg hack, this person saw fit to fix their wobbly, wheel-deprived desk chair by taping a water bottle instead of the missing piece. What a fantastic way to reuse plastic.
Duct Tape Wallet
Get yourself a few rolls of duct tape and you might save some cash in two ways: One is the cash that you will save by making items out of duct tape instead of buying them and two is by making an actual wallet that will save your cash for you.
The Redditor who posted this picture knows what we're talking about. Judging by the craft pad they have on their desk and this professional-looking knife, this is not their first adventure with duct tape nor is it going to be their last. We are just happy to be passing this knowledge along.
Work on Your Archery Skills
Archery may not be a very common hobby like, let's say, cooking, reading, or origami folding. But that does not mean that it cannot be helped by a trustee roll of duct tape. As we can see in the picture below, using some sturdy duct tape, any amateur archer can become a little more professional.
You know those little feathers at the very base of the arrow? The ones that help keep it balanced as it flies through the air on its way to the target? Well, they don't really have to be feathers. Just ask the archer behind this image.
DIY Thimble
Pricking yourself with a needle is an occupational hazard for anyone who dabbles in sewing. Apparently, knitting and crocheting can be just as hazardous. The needles aren't as sharp as the ones you use for sewing but that doesn't mean they will not absolutely stab your finger if you mess with them for too long.
You could use a regular thimble, but that might limit your movement. Alternatively, try wrapping some duct tape around your finger as you work on your newest scarf or sweater. This should create a barrier between your skin and the needles that would be thin enough for you to move freely yet thick enough to keep those pointy tips at bay.