Sometimes shoes bought in a rush may not be appropriate in size. Even in the store, they seemed to be the most comfortable, but at the first attempt to wear them, it turns out that shoes are small or just narrow. If the discomfort is minor, and the size is not much small, then you can try to stretch such a pair.
How to stretch leather and suede shoes at home
Most often, the most comfortable and practical we think leather shoes. We select it from all other models and try to have as many as possible in our own collection of such pairs.
If the leather shoes were small, then it can be stretched in several simple ways. Particular attention should be paid when determining the material, since artificial leather and suede require a completely different approach than genuine leather shoes. If you confuse them, then some of the stretching methods can irreparably ruin the shoes.
Most of the methods associated with the change in skin temperature and hydration. The first of them offers wet socks with warm water.After that, put on his feet plastic bags, and on top of these wet socks. All this design needs to wear new shoes and wear for at least 30 minutes.
The following method recommends wearing cotton socks. After that, dip uncomfortable shoes in boiling water for 2 seconds and immediately put on your feet over your socks. Wear such shoes to cool the skin.
Another method proposes the use of alcohol, which need to abundantly handle shoes from the inside. Instead of alcohol, you can use cologne, vodka or other alcohol-containing substances. After that, you need to wear shoes on your feet over the toe and do not remove until completely dry.
Another effective method is the use of wet newspapers. They need to squeeze well and tightly stuffed in each of the shoes. In this form, shoes should be left overnight. This is one of the best ways to stretch shoes wide.
Another interesting way to stretch your shoes is to use water bags and a freezer. It is enough to put bags of water in the shoes so that they tightly fill the entire void. After that, the shoes are placed in the freezer. When freezing, water slightly increases in volume and evenly stretches the skin. After the procedure, it is necessary to let the shoes melt and dry them. You may need to repeat the procedure.
You can use the benefits of civilization and apply a special spray. It is enough to put on the shoes from the inside and raznashivat at least an hour. If shoes need to be increased much, it is better to contact the specialists in the workshop. Otherwise, new shoes just go at the seams.
How to stretch suede
Suede is much more elastic than plain leather, so shoes made from this material are usually very nice to sit on the leg. If cramped suede shoes have not become freer after several attempts to walk in them, then you should resort to stretching. Especially because it's pretty easy to do.
It should be remembered that suede does not tolerate a lot of moisture. After such shoes get wet, non-aesthetic spots may remain on the material. Also wet suede instead of stretching can shrink and change color. If such shoes still got into the water, then you should not dry them by the battery, fire or hot air. Starch and newspapers should be used, which will draw out all the moisture and will not allow the shoes to decrease even more. The suede which has sat down from excess of water is not subject to pulling out and most likely only will spoil from additional influence.
Since suede is a rather soft material, do not over-stretch it. Overstretching in the case of this material is quite possible.
The first way to make tight shoes more comfortable involves the use of water, but in small quantities. It is enough to wipe the inside of the shoes with a wet cloth and put them on your feet. Pre-wear cotton socks. After complete drying, it is better to repeat the procedure.
An alternative would be steam. You need to hold the shoes over boiling water and repeat the procedure from the previous method. You can also use dry heat. For this fit hair dryer or iron.
A bit of boiling water will also help in solving the problem. It is enough to splash half a glass inside and immediately put shoes on a nylon sock. Alcohol also helps. It is recommended to wipe their shoes from the inside and walk around in them before drying.
An effective way to stretch suede shoes can be a wet newspaper, tightly packed with shoes or shoes. They should be dried away from the heat source. For this enough room temperature.
If any parts of the shoes bring inconvenience, then it is enough to wet them or soak them in alcohol and rub hands. Usually such an impact is required by heel points, edge or toe cap. In extreme cases, you can contact the workshop. Without a loss of quality, a specialist can stretch suede shoes to a full size.
How to stretch artificial shoes (leatherette) at home
Shoes made of artificial leather do not have the same elasticity as products made from natural materials. This is mainly due to the fact that the leatherette has a fabric basis.In this case, stretching will be associated with increased caution. For this, only a part of the methods proposed above is suitable.
For example, the method of wet newspapers stuffed inside the shoe can be very effective.
Dry heat from a hair dryer will also help. It is important not to melt down and carefully observe what happens to the shoes during heating.
A pair of shoes made of artificial leather can be rubbed with paraffin just before leaving. This method is suitable only for leatherette. Handling with alcohol and wearing socks will also help to stretch such shoes a little.
It is better to carefully select the goods in the store. The slightest hint of discomfort should encourage the buyer to abandon the purchase of this pair. Do not count on stretching the purchased shoes of a smaller size. There is a great risk that the acquired ultrafashionable couple will not stretch a millimeter and the money will be thrown to the wind.
