No Wine Opener? No Problem. Open Your Wine With A Shoe. (super simple and fun)

First make sure the foil if off. Then put the bottom of the bottle inside the shoe so it's somewhat snug in the heel.

3. Hit the heel of the shoe against a hard vertical surface. The shoe will cushion the bottle while the pressure from the blows forces the cork out.

. After a few blows the cork will come out far enough that you can just yank it. (Grub Street recommends doing that last bit with your teeth for added flair.)