For many women, shoes are not onlya mandatory dress code item, without which it is not customary to go out, but also a real all-consuming passion, for the satisfaction of which we are ready to endlessly change the styles, shape, color and decor of our shoe collection. At the same time, without even paying attention to little things like - "it's a little tight here" or - "a little tight", in the hope that leather or suede shoes will stretch over time and take a comfortable shape. And only after getting calluses or rubbing our fingers raw, we begin to understand that we got a little carried away and bought shoes of a smaller size. And since parting with them is already beyond our strength, such a question as stretching shoes at home becomes very relevant.
How to stretch your shoes? Helpful Tips
How can we reconcile the sizes of our feet andshoes? Before moving on to the existing methods of home stretching, let's clarify that all of them are effective only for shoes made of genuine leather, while their artificial counterparts are very reluctant to "persuade". In addition, by independently increasing the volume of shoes, you can only count on the fact that the shoes will "grow" by only a few millimeters and, as a rule, in width. If this is enough for you, then let's begin to study the corresponding methods. And we will start with professional products, for example, with an aerosol for stretching shoes. To achieve the desired effect, shake the can, and then, from a distance of about 10 cm, spray the aerosol on the outer surface of leather shoes, or treat the inside of patent leather shoes. Now put them on and walk around the apartment for ten to fifteen minutes. If your purchase still causes discomfort to your feet - repeat the process. By the way, you can do without your own limbs if you use a special shoe stretcher. It is often used in shoe stores or workshops to increase the size of shoes both in length and width. You can try to stretch tight shoes with liquid soap diluted with hot (500) water in a ratio of 1:4. Spray (spray) the outer and inner surfaces of the shoes with this mixture and, after letting it soak in, put shoe trees or your own feet with woolen socks on them into them. Some women use triple cologne instead of soap solution. Soak two pieces of fabric in it, put them inside shoes or other items, then wrap the shoes in polyethylene and leave overnight. In the morning, put shoe trees into the shoes, or walk in them for two to two and a half hours.
It is worth noting that the above methodsstretching, are the safest for the structure and appearance of your shoes. But besides them, there are many other ways, using which, you can increase the volume of the "garment" for your feet. For example, fill two plastic bags with water, tie them and put them in shoes (or boots, shoes, etc.), and then send the shoes to the "North Pole", that is, to the freezer. After the water is securely frozen, take the shoes out and defrost. What is the danger? And remember the water-filled heating system batteries that burst at temperatures below zero. That is, if freezing water easily breaks cast iron, what can happen to your shoes? Will genuine leather withstand this glacial "extreme" - that is the question? Another method that can be used at home, without contacting a shoe repairman, is stretching shoes with castor oil. Lubricate your tight shoes with castor oil inside and out, put them on and start stretching them by walking around the apartment. According to some experimenters, the leather will not only stretch, but also become softer and more elastic. This is a very convenient method, unless, of course, you take into account the unpleasant smell, as well as excessive shine and darkening of the product. Some increase the volume of tight shoes by stuffing them with whole grain and pouring water there. Overnight, the grain swells and stretches the leather, and in the morning you just have to walk in the shoes until they are completely dry. But this can take a lot of time, because the well-soaked "insides" of the boots can get rid of excess moisture for a day or two. In any case, the best way is to very carefully and attentively choose shoes for your feet. So, you should not go shopping for new shoes in the first half of the day, because your feet, not yet tired and not swollen, can "make a mistake" in choosing a shoe size. But after lunch, when they have already worked hard enough, the fitting will be more accurate. In addition, when buying sandals, shoes, half-boots, pay attention not only to their size, style and color, but also to the fullness (width). Also, before going out in your new clothes, wear them at home and evaluate whether your feet are comfortable enough in your newly acquired "clothes". If problems arise, it will not be difficult for you to return the shoes to the store. We recommend reading:
