This is my go to for breaking shoes in. NOt all will, but I have more luck breaking in synthetic shoes this way than with just wearing them. Just wear your shoes. I start out wearing them with no socks, and if I notice they are particularly tight or rubbing, put on a pair of socks. The socks is to protect you, but also because they make your feet bigger and thus the shoes will stretch some more.
Unless your shoes are crazy soft leather, this will take more than a couple of hours, but it can be worth it. If I think shoes are stretching from just wearing them around the house, I will usually wear them for several days and up to a week for as long as I can stand the discomfort. When to use: Really soft leather shoes, usually ballet flats or some sandals. I usually try this method before putting them in the freezer.
Pro tip: Wearing your shoes around the house for an hour or two will give you a much better impression than when you tried them on in the store. Always do this first. So, before you consider stretching, think about whether the part of the shoe that is uncomfortable can actually be fixed by stretching.
This one is breaking out the big guns. There are special shoe people out there that will take your money and stretch your shoes for you. It may take a few days to get you to the size you need. If you have specific spots that need a bump out for instance, to stop rubbing on a bunion , most stretchers come with small plugs you can place in with the stretcher to give you a little extra space in just the right spot.
They know exactly how to stretch your shoes so you get the perfect fit. Headshot: Lisa Milbrand. By Lisa Milbrand November 02, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Even textile and leather shoes typically contain some plastic. Wear them with thick socks for minutes at a time to break them in.
If your shoes are new and you can fit them on your feet, throw on a thick pair of comfy socks. Put your shoes on and tie the laces or strap them. Wear them around your home for minutes at a time to begin breaking them in. Avoid trying this technique on faux leather, which is a tougher material. Heat the plastic with a blow dryer to shape the shoe to your foot. Put on your shoes, plug in a hair dryer, and turn it to the highest setting. Hold the hair dryer 6—12 in 15—30 cm away from the fabric of your shoe and turn it on.
Move the dryer around your shoe, concentrating on particularly tight areas. Do this for minutes at a time to help soften the plastic and stretch your shoes.
Focus on the tips of your shoes where the toes rest, since this area is the easiest to stretch with heat. If your feet start to get too hot, stop. There are other solutions that you can try! Put shoe stretchers in your shoes to relax the material. Get a set of shoe stretchers that are slightly larger than your shoes. Untie the shoe laces and pull the tongues up. You may need to apply some force to get the shoe stretchers in at first, but this should get easier over time as you leave the shoe stretchers in.
Shoe stretchers are foot-shaped wood models meant for stretching shoes. Freeze your shoes overnight in a plastic bag to expand the material. Dampen a few sheets of newspaper, crumple it up, and shove it into each of your shoes.
Force the excess air out of the bag and seal it. Leave your shoes in the freezer overnight to soften them up and stretch them out. As your shoes freeze, the moisture inside of your shoes will expand, causing the fabric to expand with it. Method 2. Apply leather conditioner to soften the faux leather. Remove the laces from your shoes. Then, use a cotton pad or soft towel to scoop up a pea-sized chunk of conditioner.
Work it into the leather using soft, circular motions, reloading the pad or towel as needed. Cover each section of the shoes and let the shoes air dry. You can try coconut oil instead of leather conditioner if you want, but it can make the leather darker.
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