like you do with most adhesives like that- and it hasn?t budged since. Maybe it will stretch with prolonged wear. He might eventually get insoles and if he doesnt wear them when riding his motorcycle, they should last a long time. He says its very comfortable, even if it was a bit big. I bought two originally for new cooks in the family. It?s going to take a bit of time to get used to. The inside of the box has sticky spots where someone spilled soda in it. In no way, shape or form could the hat racks actually be used at the same time as hung laundry. Budget gear is sexy. Again, no real positive or negative comparison.