Wet sneakers and newspaper: A scientific experiment 👟

[ParkRanger]

Phase II preliminary results have been posted.

Wet Sneaker Experiment, Phase II: Paper Towel v. Newspaper

As promised, today we are conducting Phase II of the Wet Sneaker Experiment. Phase I is documented here. In Phase I, we concluded that stuffing newspaper into a wet sneaker helps it dry out significantly faster than just leaving it to sit with no other treatment. In Phase II, we are testing whether paper towels have a greater or lesser drying effect on a wet sneaker. HYPOTHESIS: Stuffing paper towels into a wet sneaker will help it dry out as fast as, or faster than, stuffing newspaper. METHO…