Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Fashion Month
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career & Money
    • Health & Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food & Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex & Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes & Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes & Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • Lived-in Handbags
    • Eyepatch-Gate
    • Life in Plastic
    • Brown Denim
    • Taylor Swift
    1. Beauty
    2. Skincare

    Kim Kardashian's Latex Boot Hack Involves Lube and Phoning a Friend

    Who knew it could have so many uses?

    Danielle Jackson's avatar
    By Danielle Jackson
    Published 28 October 2025 In News

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    A woman with dark hair pulled back into a bun. She's wearing several silver chains around her neck and posing for a paparazzi photo on a red carpet.
    (Image credit: Getty Images)
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Have you ever wondered how to handle a fashion emergency that involves not being able to squeeze into a pair of latex boots (surely, we've all been there)? If you're Kim Kardashian, the solution is to grab some lube—obviously.

    The 45-year-old reality star is currently in the middle of a press tour for her upcoming Ryan Murphy-written legal drama All's Fair, and in one of her most recent TikTok vlogs, she was having a hard time sliding the black, latex boots she recently wore to the show's London premiere up her legs. Fortunately, she knew exactly who to call. At the start of the video, Kardashian can be seen FaceTiming her co-star, Naomi Watts, and requesting her help before Watts eventually messengers over four bottles of lube from her brand, Stripes Beauty, to solve the issue. I'm not sure if I should actually be surprised that it worked, but it did, and I'm impressed.

    @kimkardashian

    ♬ original sound - Kim Kardashian

    It looks like Kardashian used the Stripes Beauty Oh My Glide Intimate Play Oilto get her legs slick enough to fit into the shoes. It's also hard to tell whether or not she was being paid to promote the product via her TikTok video, but I have to admit, Kim's no amateur when it comes to figuring out how to perfectly market a product (see: the new bush thong from SKIMS), and it's a pretty genius way to show that the lube actually works. Interested in trying out the hack for your next pair of slightly-too-tight tall boots (or, you know, whatever)? Shop the product ahead.

    Oh My Glide

    Stripes Beauty
    Oh My Glide
    $45
    SHOP NOW

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
    Explore More
    Kim Kardashian skincare
    Danielle Jackson
    Danielle Jackson
    Social Links Navigation
    Former Senior Beauty Writer

    Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.

    Read more
    Kim Kardashian wears a naked dress during London Fashion Week September 2026 at SKIMS Regent Street on September 18, 2026
    Celebrity Style Kim Kardashian Styles a Custom Mermaid Cleavage Dress
    By Amy Mackelden
    julianne moore on an in the mood collage
    Beauty Julianne Hough Is a “Hairless Clean Freak Who Brushes Her Teeth While Peeing,” And She Wants You to Know It Buckle up for a ton of beauty recs.
    By Samantha Holender
     
     
    mariska hargitay collage from the emmys
    Beauty Mariska Hargitay and I Just Debriefed on the Emmys Over FaceTime Obviously, I asked about Taylor Swift, Olivia Benson, and her skincare routine.
    By Samantha Holender
    A guest wore the peep-toe boots trend at London Fashion Week 2026
    Fall fashion The Peep-Toe Boots Resurgence Is the Biggest Surprise of London Fashion Week (So Far)
    By Meguire Hennes
     
     
    Latest in Skincare
    Rodan + Fields
    Skincare My Mom Didn't Know How to Treat Her Perimenopausal Skin—These Are the Products I Think Will Work for Her
    blue gel background with two models wearing different color under eye patches
    Skincare Welcome to Eyepatch-Gate
     
     
    jenni kayne oak essentials hand wash and blam on cashmere
    Skincare Heads Up: There's a New Status Hand Soap In Town
    Shiseido Vital Perfection SculptDefine Serum on a womens face next to the bottle and ingredients
    Skincare Shiseido Says This $155 Serum Will Lift My Skin in a Week—But Does It Work?
     
     
    Latest in News
    King Charles has gray hair and looks shocked while wearing a gray suit with a white shirt and a blue checked tie
    Royals Why King Charles "Would Agree With" Sandringham Theft
    Princess Kate wears a navy blue satin dress as she announces her engagement to Prince William, who wears a suit
    Royals Princess Kate "Had a Very Handsome Boyfriend" Before William
     
     
    Jennifer Lopez at Milan Fashion Week wearing a black velvet suit and flat cap
    Celebrity Style J.Lo Swaps Her Skintight Bodysuit for a Menswear Suit
    Prince Harry wears a suit with a baby blue tie and white shirt and has red
    Royals Prince Harry Says Archie and Lilibet "Are Happy" in the U.K.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.