These easy hacks can stretch your shoes a half size or more!
But walking in shoes that pinch is something you can totally avoid. If you did buy shoes that are too snug, there are some at-home tips you can follow to stretch shoes for a more comfortable fit. In general, stretching your shoes can add a quarter- to a half-size in space, David Mesquita, owner of, a leather repair boutique in New York City, tells SELF.
Don't worry about creasing the skin of your new shoes, either. Mesquita says this is a normal byproduct of the stretching process—something that would happen regardless of when you start to break in your new shoes. If the lining is synthetic, the shoe stretcher can stick and leave a mark. Leather-lined shoes will give a more supple finish, he adds.Method 1: Stretch with a blowdryer.. The heat loosens up the leather, so it can mold to your foot.
I tested this on a pair of suede booties that were a little tight around the balls of my feet. After rotating the dryer around the front of the shoe for about two minutes, there was definitely more room. I was able to walk in them easily with just one pair of socks—success! Make sure to apply a leather or suede conditioner afterwards, as the heat can dry out leather.Put your shoes in the freezer? Yes, really! . Secure tightly, leaving a little room at the top.
I first attempted this ice method on a pair of leather oxfords, but I found it's tough to get the bag down into the instep area. So, in my experience, the blowdryer is a much better method for closed shoes, but I did pull off a half-size stretch on a pair of pointed-toe kitten heels. The corners of the Ziploc slid right into the structured tips, and now my toes are no longer squeezed on top of each other.Method 3: Buy a shoe stretcher.
Chances are, you've probably seen a shoe stretcher in your dad's closet before. Using this simple tool is definitely the least risky method . A stretcher like the, $40, can max out the length and width of a shoe. It comes in different sizes to fit both women's and men's styles. This particular one even has little nubs you can add in the toe area if the shoe is scraping one particular spot wrong.
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