How to Break in Tight or Narrow Shoes Quickly. A Method That Always Works

24.03.2023 03:00

New shoes can often cause discomfort to your feet.

Very often new shoes turn out to be tight, but there are several ways to fix this situation.

How to stretch shoes

  • This can be done when the shoes are too small and you can't break them in. You can't break in shoes if they are a couple of sizes too small.
  • The shoes are tight in width, but the length is normal.
  • It's a bit tight in length, but the width is normal.
  • The shoes became tight after washing or rain.
  • Becomes tight after constant wearing.
  • If the size is very different, you can ruin the item.

Most often, owners immediately use a patch, which can stretch the shoes while wearing. This is the right solution to the problem, so it is worth starting with it. But it has a drawback - the feet hurt a lot from calluses.

You can use foam stretcher, which is sold in shoe stores. It can be different, depending on the material. Before using, read the instructions. Treat the inner surface with a special spray, apply a cotton pad soaked in the mixture to the place where the shoe rubs. Then treat the shoes, put on a stocking, shoes and wear them in for more than 30 minutes.

You can freeze shoes in the freezer, but this option is only used for new shoes. Put the shoes in a bag, pour water into it and put it in the freezer for 12 hours. Then take the shoes out and defrost them. The shoes will stretch as they melt.

Shoes
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There are several ways to break in leather shoes. Immediately treat the inner surface with an alcohol solution, and then start wearing them. You can use boiling water, but be very careful. You can put on warm socks, put on shoes and dry them well with a hair dryer. It is very easy to stretch leather shoes, you just need your patience.

To stretch suede shoes, put them in the freezer for a couple of hours, then put them on with warm socks.

Walk around in it and it will stretch. You can use special products that can be purchased at a shoe store.

Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor