The method according to the present invention and the device (1) used to implement the method for wrapping or enveloping a galosh which is also named as an overshoe, around a footwear, have been developed in order to avoid the bacteria, microbes, dust, mud and other dirt particles that may be found on the soles of the footwear, from being carried into and the areas with hygienic requirements. With the device (1), the sole and the side walls (side vamps) of the footwear are wrapped with a film (21) by a method, wherein warm air is blown at a suitable flow rate towards the sole and side vamps of the footwear, which causes the film (21) to shrink and cover the solve and side vamps of the footwear by wrapping them up when it comes into contact with the film.