Breaking in shoes that are a little tight or chafing is a real challenge. If you urgently need to stretch women's shoes For wedding celebration or parties, increase the width or length of shoes for a child, or wear out men's shoes, then you do not need to immediately contact specialists. Everything can be done at home using available tools or equipment.

Is it possible to return shoes if they are too small?

If the shoes pinch or rub your feet, they can be returned to the store within 14 days from the date of purchase. Article 25 of the “Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights” states that this can be done provided that:

• payment receipt;
• boxes;
• presentation of the product (no scratches, creases, abrasions, no missing fittings).

Important: it is unlikely that you will be able to return to the seller the shoes you wore on the street. The exception is the return of goods under warranty within 30 days.

To avoid having to return shoes to the store, learn how to choose them correctly:

• if you have problem feet (wide feet, bunions, varicose veins), then it is better to choose shoes from trusted manufacturers and immediately fit your feet, otherwise you will experience severe pain until the shoes wear out and take the shape of your foot;
• It’s better to try on shoes in the evening - at this time your feet often swell, which means that the chance of buying shoes that don’t fit is small.

Is it possible to stretch women's, men's, and children's shoes at home?

Almost any. This is easier to do with shoes made of suede and nubuck due to the softness of these materials, but more difficult with shoes made of patent leather (there is a risk that the varnish coating will crack). If the shoes are made of artificial patent material, then it is almost impossible to stretch them.

Carrying shoes out artificial leather, fabric, velor is quite difficult, because these materials tend to retain their shape in any conditions. Nevertheless, there are ways to stretch them, but such shoes can only be increased slightly.

You can stretch shoes that are too small by no more than one size.

How to break small shoes down one size

With the help of special sprays, which are sold in shoe stores and hypermarkets, shoes made from natural materials can be stretched perfectly:

• treat the inside of the shoes with a spray so that they do not get wet;
• put them on immediately;
• repeat the procedure if necessary.

The method is suitable for any shoes (leather, suede, nubuck), with the exception of items made of artificial and patent leather. A stretcher is an effective remedy if shoes need to be increased by a size.

Is it possible to wear shoes made of eco-leather or leatherette?

Eco-leather shoes are difficult to break in, since this material is synthetic and not natural. But there is effective way widen the shoes so that they fit your feet without squeezing:

• lubricate the inner surfaces of the shoes with Vaseline;
• wear them around the house on a warm sock for two to three days.

Video: how to stretch suede, leather, dermantine shoes

How to stretch natural leather, suede, nubuck

The easiest way to slightly expand tight men's, women's or children's shoes made from natural materials is to actually break the shoes in, that is, walk in them around the house for as long as possible. This method is effective, but very tiring for the feet, as calluses and swelling may appear. For quick delivery suede shoes that crushes your toes or rubs your heel, you can do the following:

• wet cotton socks and wring them out thoroughly;
• put on your shoes and walk around the house until your socks are dry.

The procedure is effective and is usually performed 1 or 2 times. Suede shoes can be held over steam. This will help increase the volume of the shoes and partially return them to their previous appearance if there are already abrasions and other defects.

How to break in new leather shoes using alcohol

Shoes made of nubuck and leather with heels or flat soles can be stretched with alcohol or vodka:

• moisten the inside of the shoes with alcohol;
• wear it with a thick sock;
• walk around for a few hours.

The method is also suitable for suede products. Before using this method, you should make sure that the material is truly natural.

How to quickly expand tight shoes at home: freezer, boiling water, hair dryer

1. Freezing: insert bags into shoes, then fill them with water and put in the freezer until the water freezes completely, then take out the shoes and wait 20 minutes. This method is suitable for shoes made of very durable and rough leather.
2. Pour some boiling water inside the shoes and pour it out immediately. Wait until it cools down, put on your shoes and walk around for a while. This method is good in cases where you need to stretch your shoes quickly. It sounds, of course, scary, but the method is safe for leather shoes, since natural materials are resistant to high temperatures.
3. Stretching method using a thick sock and a hair dryer: put on thick socks, then shoes and heat it all with a hair dryer. The shoes should warm up well. Walk around. Due to heating, the shoes become softer and stretch faster.

Video: three ways to stretch narrow and hard shoes

Ways to break in faux leather shoes and women's patent leather pumps

It is almost impossible to wear shoes made of leatherette, but there are ways to slightly expand shoes made of dermantine. The most effective of them are the expansion methods described above using alcohol, freezing and rich cream (Vaseline) with pads. You also need to be careful when stretching patent leather shoes. If they rub your heel, you can knead it with your hands, rub it with hard soap, or very carefully beat it with a hammer.

How to make patent leather shoes comfortable using damp newspapers and potatoes

Patent leather pumps can be softened a little, thereby making them more comfortable for the feet. To do this, use potatoes: put the peeled tubers into shoes along with crumpled newspapers and leave them overnight until the tubers dry.

It is worth noting that the method is also suitable for shoes made from other natural materials. Wet newspapers can be used to stretch faux leather shoes. To do this, you need to stuff your shoes tightly with them and leave them until dry (4-5 hours). However, given the ability of leatherette to retain its shape, such shoes will not be able to stretch by more than 3–5 millimeters.

Fat cream and pads

To stretch shoes made of genuine patent leather, you can use greasy cream or Vaseline:

• lubricate the inside of the shoes with Vaseline;
• wait until the product is absorbed;
• put on your shoes and walk around in them for 20–30 minutes.

After treatment, you need to insert shoe lasts into the shoes - while walking, the shoes are deformed, but when using lasts, there is less chance that the lacquered coating will burst.

How to make dance shoes and velor shoes bigger

Dance shoes are made of textile, so stretching them is problematic. You can try putting a wet insole in them and walking around. A good solution is to contact a shoe repair shop. It’s better to be as careful as possible when choosing such shoes and not to buy small shoes.

Velor shoes can be stretched using alcohol, but you cannot use water (stains and streaks will remain on the material).

The correct way to trample rock shoes

The peculiarity of climbing shoes is that they have a curved last, rubber soles and you need to buy them 2 or 3 sizes smaller. Therefore, the topic of carrying is relevant for all rock climbing enthusiasts.

It is better not to use alcohol and steam for this for a simple reason: the block gradually levels out if you walk on a flat surface. It is necessary to wear out climbing shoes only when climbing on artificial or natural relief surfaces. Respectively, The right way carrying out - stretching the climbing shoes daily, using the shoes for their intended purpose: climbing short distances.

Reviews: how to painlessly and quickly stretch your shoes

I recently had my shoes stretched (I pressed the back on the heel) - they didn’t help, maybe they stretched a little, but they still pressed. So I suffered, the pain was hellish, because they didn’t rub it, but they pressed on the bone. Then at work, a colleague gave me spray foam for stretching, I watered and watered it, then I took it home, poured it on, put on two socks and walked around the apartment for half an hour. in the end they stretched out!))) however, now they even fall off sometimes - I overdid it)))))

Tatyana_S

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I bought several stretchers (Salamander, Salton, etc.) and liked the one the most - Silver. Black tube with a picture. Volume = 150 ml. Firstly: there is a lot of it. One tube is enough for me for 2 pairs (I always stretch the boot tops to full calves). Secondly: quite comfortable. For example: I bought Salton, not only was 90 ml very little of it - it was enough for 2 times, I also applied it to my boots, put it on - I could barely leave - my skin burned incredibly (through nylon stockings). after I took it off, there was terrible irritation. Thirdly: inexpensive - in my city (Krasnoyarsk) - about 80 rubles. Against Salton - Salamander - 110-180.PS. By the way, I stretched both leather and suede, and their substitutes.

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I recently bought a device for stretching shoes\a wooden block with two screws/stretched all my shoes and sandals, it stretches perfectly, even synthetic sandals, although they only had straps. I couldn’t put it on before - the instep is very high, now I want to buy another stretcher that can be put inside, otherwise this one can’t fit into boots. I first inserted the insert into the shoe, which is given when buying fins, and then the last, it’s more convenient.

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I constantly buy shoes that seem to be normal in the store, and then are too small =((usually you put them on - you can endure it, get there, but it’s impossible to wear them the next day. Once I got it, washed my shoes, climbed into them and spent half the day at home, as if in slippers. The next day - they're fine, they fit as they should. Now I'm sitting again in wet socks in new shoes. Just one warning - cheap shoes stretch easily, but may not look quite perfect (as if these are not new shoes, but two or three weeks of wear But normal shoes (at least the same “Tervolina”) get wet worse and stretch worse. But they retain their appearance. The above relates to the topic of “stretching in width.” I once bought sneakers that were too small in length. The back rubbed until it bled. socks. I stretched them, but this is a thankless task. It’s better to clearly look at the length.

Even with a very careful choice of shoes, you can encounter a situation where after some time you put on a new fashionable pair, but it turns out to be too small for you. You will learn what to do if your shoes are too tight in this article.

Shoe stretching - options

Depending on where exactly the shoes are pinching and how much, you can approach this problem differently:

1. If you don’t have free time or you want to get results as quickly as possible without putting any effort into the process, there is only one way out of the situation, what to do if your new shoes are too tight - go to a special workshop. Professional shoemakers, using special lasts, chemical and mechanical means and equipment, will be able to stretch the material and it will be more comfortable for the foot. The only drawback of this method is the need to pay for the services of professional craftsmen. We examined this nuance in more detail in the article.
2. If you want to fix the situation yourself, there are several ways to help you, which you will learn about below. But be prepared for the fact that this process does not take a second, but can take several days.

What do you need to know about the services of professional shoemakers?

Not every material can be stretched. For example, for adjusting the size and softness of natural leather material Every specialist will take it. But not every master can correct the situation when shoes made of artificial or patent leather or fabric material are too small.

What to do if your shoes are too tight? — Folk methods

Before you start stretching the pair you like on your own, you need to know that you can only expand shoes, boots, sandals or sneakers. It is impossible to stretch any pair in length. So, what to do if your shoes are too small and too tight? Let's look at several effective ways.

Skin stretching and softening product

Today, you can buy special aerosols for sale in shoe and hardware stores, with the help of which you can not only stretch, but also make the material of any shoe much softer. Which brand to choose doesn’t really matter, since they all generally have a good reputation based on consumer reviews.

Application of stretching and softening spray:

1. Read the instructions for use of the specific product you purchased.
2. Shake the can and spray the mixture onto the desired surface. Please note that if you are deciding what to do if your shoes are too tight on the leather, you should spray the aerosol on the outer surface. If you need to correct the situation with patent leather, suede, or nubuck shoes, treatment can be performed exclusively on the inside.
3. Pull the material slightly with your hands.
4. Leave for a few minutes to absorb.
5. Put on and wear for about 10 minutes so that the material takes the desired shape and size of your foot.

Important! For greater effectiveness and prevention of chafing, you can wear the treated pair of shoes on bare feet. It's better to put on socks first. To speed up softening, you can additionally lightly tap the material in problem areas with a hammer.

Alcohol solutions and cosmetics

Any remedy for alcohol based suitable for solving the problem of what to do if new shoes are too tight. For this:

1. Take any product containing alcohol - medical alcohol, vodka, cologne or cosmetic tonic.
2. Pour a small amount of your chosen solution inside the problem pair.
3. Put the products on your feet in socks.
4. Wet the top of the shoe material.

Important! If the hard heels of new shoes rub your feet, also moisten them with alcohol.

Steam plus moisture

Depending on how high-quality the products you purchased, you can use this method to solve the problem of uncomfortable shoes:

• Heat water in a kettle or saucepan. It is advisable to boil so that steam is released abundantly.

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• Hold the problematic item in the steam, slightly pulling the material in different directions.
• Wet newspapers with water and crumple them into balls.
• Stuff shoes or boots inside.
• Leave it like this until the paper is completely dry.

The new fitting should be more comfortable for you.

Important! Do not try to speed up the process by drying items on heating appliances. Drying should occur in the most natural conditions possible - this is the only way you will get the expected result.

Cold

This method is one of the most effective of all. possible options what to do if your shoes are too tight. In addition, this stretching procedure will not take up much of your time. Proceed this way:

1. Take 2 dense plastic bags.
2. Fill them with some water.
3. Tie the bags and place them inside the products so that the shape of the bag matches the shape of the shoes.
4. Place everything in this form directly in the freezer overnight.
5. In the morning, take out the products and wait until the ice melts a little - about 30 minutes.
6. Remove the bags.
7. Try on a pair.

Important! The action of this method is very simple and is based on the principle of water increasing in volume during freezing and thawing. The only nuance that needs to be taken into account is the type of material: this method is not suitable for patent leather shoes, since the leather will crack when cooled.

1. If your shoes are too tight, don't try to get them to fit the right size the first time. Do the stretching sequentially, in several stages, so as not to damage the material.
2. To make dress shoes more comfortable to wear if they are a little small, use special silicone linings. They will prevent the shoe material from rubbing against the skin of your feet, and after a couple of socks you can remove them without any unpleasant consequences and wear shoes that will fit well on your feet.
3. New shoes may be a little tight before they mold to your foot, especially if they are made from genuine leather. Therefore, do not immediately do harsh manipulations to stretch. Just protect problem areas with a band-aid, and after a couple of days the pair will already fit your legs like a glove.
4. You can soften the material without stretching it too much using castor oil or fish oil. Just apply a little product to the problem areas of the shoes and rub in with a woolen rag.

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Surely everyone, at least once, has come across the question - how to stretch shoes at home?

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Buying shoes gives a woman great pleasure, but sometimes in pursuit of this pleasure, we do not pay attention to the fact that the chosen shoes do not suit us. And only at home, when the emotions from the new purchase have subsided, we realize that we bought shoes of the wrong size or the wrong style.

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If your purchase turns out to be smaller, hard or narrow, wearing it will turn into torture - constant pain, the appearance of calluses and corns. As a result, we have feet covered with adhesive tape and begin to fight calluses.

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But don’t despair, you might find one of our ways to stretch your shoes at home useful. Of course, you shouldn’t hope that you will be able to stretch shoes that are one size smaller than your feet. The best way out of this situation is to return to the store and return the purchase.

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Here are a few tips to consider before purchasing new shoes.

• Don't try it on new shoes in the first half of the day. Our legs in the morning are not at all like our legs after lunch; during the day they usually get tired and swell. It is at this time that you need to select shoes, otherwise the new thing you bought in the morning will end up being unbearably tight.
• When choosing shoes, be sure to pay attention not only to the size, but also to the fullness; it should also match your foot. If the shoes are your size, but narrow, you should not take the same model, but bigger size, this will not help solve the problem. Surely, in such shoes your feet will “ride” and you will develop calluses.
• After buying shoes, do not rush to go outside. Walk around the apartment in it for a couple of hours and appreciate the comfort. If the shoes don't fit you, it will be easier to return them to the store. But if you have already tried the shoes on the street, then problems may arise when returning them.

So, you bought shoes that rub, but you decided to keep them. If possible, take your shoes to a shoe repair shop, where they will stretch them using lasts of the required size. If you decide to do it yourself,

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Here are some ways to stretch your shoes at home.

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• Take advantage of special by professional means for stretching shoes. Such products are usually presented in a large assortment in shoe stores, for example, these can be Salamander, Twist, Kiwi, Salton products. As a rule, all these products are aimed at softening leather shoes in tight places. Apply foam from a can to the problem areas of the shoes outside and inside (if the shoes are not lined), put a thick terry sock on your foot, then put on the shoes. Do not remove your shoes until they are completely dry. If you do not achieve the desired result the first time, repeat the procedure for several days in a row. If you are wearing patent leather or suede shoes, apply foam only to the inner surface.
• Instead of a store-bought skin softener, you can use castor oil m. You also treat shoes and break them in.
• Leather shoes can be stretched by pouring boiling water into them and then putting them on your feet. Hot water will soften the skin and take the desired shape.
• If new shoes press hard on the heel and rub it, it is necessary to treat the heel. To do this, the heel is rubbed with alcohol, shoes are put on the socked foot and worn until the heel takes the shape of the heel.
• To combat narrow shoes, treat the inside surface of the product with diluted vinegar and the outside with a stretching agent.

What to do if the shoes are not leather, but, for example, made of fabric or artificial materials?

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It is almost impossible to stretch such shoes. The fibers of the fabric can be very easily damaged when stretched, which will subsequently lead to rapid wear of the shoes.
Correctly using the described methods of stretching shoes at home, you can achieve the desired result, but only if the shoes are not much smaller than your feet. Also, when buying a new pair of shoes or boots, remember that it will be difficult to break in narrow shoes and shoes made of synthetic materials.

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Video tutorial on how to stretch tight shoes.

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How to quickly and easily break in shoes.

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Good afternoon, dear guests of the site “I am a villager”!

Spring is in full swing - boots and shoes are stored until autumn, everyone is heading to the store for new shoes!

We bought beautiful, comfortable ones, put them on, and new shoes. How to break in shoes that are too tight for you? Is it possible to stretch it at home or take it to the workshop, or maybe back to the store? First of all, don’t panic!

There are several ways to break in new shoes that are too tight for you.

I hope you chose shoes that are not a size too small. If the toes in the shoe are stuck and bent, return them to the store; these shoes cannot be taken in, they will sit in your box.

Shoes can only be worn in width; they cannot be stretched in length. It’s possible to increase the size by half a size, all the rest are old wives’ tales. If you try to wear shoes larger than half a size, the seams may burst and deformation may occur.

How to break in new shoes

To begin, cover the problem areas on your feet with a plaster and walk around the house in your new shoes for two hours. You shouldn’t go outside in case you take it to the store to return it.

If you feel that your new shoes are too tight, we take more radical measures.

• You will need alcohol or vodka. We moisten the cotton wool with alcohol and wipe the inside of the shoes, more thoroughly the problem areas. We put it on our feet and walk around the house for 1-1.5 hours. The procedure can be repeated. There is one by-effect This method of stretching - alcohol may change the color of the leather of your shoes. Be careful to test on an inconspicuous area of ​​the shoe.
• This breaking-in method is simple and safer for appearance. Take warm, thick socks and wet them hot water, squeeze it hard, put it on your feet and try on shoes. We walk like this until our socks are dry.
• You can tap with a hammer on the areas that are tight. Place a thick cloth on this place and beat it. Soak with vodka and knead with your hands.
• There are special sprays in stores that help break in new shoes that are too tight. Spray into your shoes and put on your feet, walk for half an hour. If you are not satisfied with the result, repeat the procedure.

But remember, you can only wear shoes that are too tight by half a size. Don't try to make a mountain out of a molehill.

• You can take them to the workshop and they will do everything for you there. Of course, these are extra expenses, but if you really like new shoes that are too tight, go to the workshop. It will cost you from 500 rubles, depending on the amount of work.
• There is another option - buy a shoe stretcher. It will be useful to you in the future, because this is not the last pair of shoes you buy. This is a last with bolts, you can stretch your shoes at home. Just read the instructions carefully before using this device.
• If your overwintered shoes have become rough, grease them with sunflower oil and knead them slightly.
• The sole squeaks, soak it in oil.

You managed to break in your favorite pair of shoes - that's great. Now be sure to lubricate it with shoe polish and wear it to your health! And don't forget to do this regularly.

Another very cool way is to pour water into a tight bag and release the bag of water into the shoe. We put the shoes in the freezer and wait for them to freeze.

• Go shopping in the afternoon. By this time, your feet are tired and slightly swollen - it’s easier to choose shoes that fit.
• Shoes made of genuine leather should be chosen so that they fit snugly on the foot. Later it stretches.
• Shoes made of artificial leather do not break in well and therefore you need to try on such shoes especially carefully.
• Choose shoes according to your foot size - never buy a size smaller. This is harmful to your health and such shoes will make your “life” very difficult.
• Buy shoes made from natural materials. This means comfort, health and savings, because such shoes will last you a long time. And if it turns out that new purchase It's terribly tight, you can always take it apart.

Write about your methods of breaking in shoes, it’s very interesting to know.

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You bought your last pair of shoes, but they turned out to be too small, and now you are faced with the question: how to break in shoes that are too small at home? There is a solution to this problem, and the choice of the optimal method depends on the material from which the product is made.

But first you need to find out which shoes can be worn in.

What kind of shoes can I wear?

Products made from genuine leather usually lend themselves well to breaking in and can increase in size; suede can react completely differently, so the process must be very careful; there is no need to rush in this situation. But shoes made of artificial leather are rarely stretched, because the material from which they are made is usually very hard.

A product made from natural material can be either increased in length or expanded.

Folk remedies?

People always encounter the problem of tight or narrow shoes, someone ordered a model on the Internet and decided to keep it, someone really liked the model and could not help but buy it. To make wearing shoes comfortable, they try to bring them to the ideal, in in this case expand and this can be done if you use some folk secrets.

Newspapers

Many people probably know that newspapers can be used to increase new shoes by one size. This process is quite simple; to implement it you need:

1. A large number of newspapers need to be moistened in plain water, torn into small pieces and placed inside the shoes, and it is important to push as much paper there as possible.
2. Shoes with newspapers are left for several days until the pieces of paper are completely dry.

Using this simple method, you can get shoes or boots a size larger, but it is important to understand that, most likely, they will become wider.

Under no circumstances should an artificial heat source, such as a radiator, be used to dry the product. Exposure to warm air will cause the skin to become significantly rougher and lose its structure.

Alcohol

If the question arises about what needs to be stretched leather shoes, then you can resort to using the usual medical alcohol, which can be replaced with vodka if necessary. This method allows you to increase it by one or even two sizes without harm to the product. It is important to remember that this method is absolutely not suitable for shoes made of suede, nobuck, artificial leather, or if they have a patent leather or fabric covering.

1. A genuine leather product is generously moistened with alcohol or vodka from the inside.
2. You need to wear shoes or boots and walk in them until the alcohol disappears and is absorbed, after which the procedure should be repeated.

It may take several days to stretch your shoes this way, so be patient.

If there is no alcohol or vodka in the house, then you can use 3% vinegar, it will have a similar effect on shoes.

Bags, water and freezer

When time is limited and you simply don’t have the strength to endure the pain, you can think of another method of stretching shoes; it will be the most humane, however, it will give an excellent result.

1. To implement this you will need two plastic bags and a freezer.
2. They put bags in the shoes, pour water into them and tie them tightly so that if suddenly the water does not leak out.
3. Place it in the freezer and wait until the water turns into ice. As soon as the liquid changes its state to solid, it will begin to put pressure on the shoe from the inside and will cause the product to become wider and slightly longer.

Since this method of stretching is quite difficult to control and you can only rely on chance, you should not use it when it comes to summer shoes made of thin skin, you shouldn’t use it when it comes to winter shoes.

Hairdryer

Nowadays, a hair dryer is used not only for its intended purpose; you simply cannot do without its help if you decide to stretch your shoes. The procedure is quite simple, but requires patience and possible discomfort in the fingers.

1. The thickest sock, or several thin ones, are put on the foot.
2. When putting on shoes, you may have to try to squeeze your feet in.
3. The hairdryer is turned on to hot mode and begins to heat the surface of the product.

After a few minutes, turn off the hair dryer and wait for the material to cool, without pulling out your leg. As soon as the skin has cooled, the procedure is repeated.

After “hot” stretching, shoes must be lubricated with a special conditioner so that they do not become rough. Do not use a hair dryer to increase the size of a suede product.

Corn

You can quickly increase your shoe size using grain and do it quite simply:

1. Grain is poured inside the product, watered with enough water and left for one night.
2. During this time, the grain in the shoe will swell and begin to put pressure on the material from the inside, stretching it.
3. The contents are removed and the product must be worn and worn until it is completely dry.

This method of stretching is quite simple, but it is important to take into account the fact that not all material is able to “survive” such an interaction with water.

Special product

If you don’t want to experiment at all and look for “grandmother’s” method of stretching shoes, then you can go to a specialized store, where they will select a product that is perfect for your material.

Professional stretchers can be sold in the form of sprays, foam or creams, which you prefer is your personal choice.

To stretch your shoes using a special tool, you need to:

1. Spray the product in the place where you need to achieve an increase.
2. Put on your shoes and walk around for a few minutes, you can even put on thicker socks.

In just a few minutes the result will be noticeable, besides, these products are great not only for natural leather or suede, but also for artificial ones. At the same time, you don’t have to worry that there will be stains or marks on your shoes; in the store you can buy either a transparent spray or a color that suits you.

Products designed to stretch shoes should not be used thoughtlessly. Often their application can cause the leather or leatherette to lose its original structure and appearance.

Video: how to wear shoes at home?

In order not to encounter shoes that are too tight for you, it is very important to choose them correctly, especially if you like to shop in online stores:

1. You need to buy shoes based not on your usual size, but on the length of your foot. Place the ruler on the floor and place your foot so that your heel is at zero and look at the scale. It is important to remember that most people have different sized feet, so take this into account when purchasing.
2. If you buy shoes in a regular store, then tell the seller your size. In our country, European standards are used, so a professional can easily select a suitable pair of shoes.
3. Be sure to consider what a particular pair of shoes is made of. You should not buy a product “to grow” or hope that it will easily wear out over time. Walking in shoes that are too big is quite uncomfortable, and there is a risk of developing blisters, but wearing shoes that are too small is even worse. Constant discomfort, and as a result, pain in the foot and calluses on both the toes and heels.
4. If you buy shoes at high heels, then before you pay for them, walk around the store, check whether you are comfortable, whether your foot fits well and whether it is tight in the nose area.
5. Try to shop during the day, when your feet are not swollen from the day. If you buy shoes in the evening, you may find out the next day that they are too big for you.

A few more ways to help cope with the problem of pinching shoes:

Leather shoes can be stretched if you lubricate them vegetable oil or Vaseline, this must be done both from the outside and from the inside. Afterwards, be sure to wipe your shoes with a dry towel.

If the shoes press in the heel, then the bulk of the mass should be applied to this area. Instead of vegetable oil, you can use castor oil, but you need to be extremely careful with it, as it can ruin the color of the product.

A few tips to help avoid blisters and other troubles if your new shoes are too tight:

• after purchasing, do not rush to put on shoes and go out for a walk in them, it is better to first try walking in them at home, it is better if you do this for several days;
• shoes made of genuine leather are much easier to stretch, so to correct the size of such a product you can use almost any means and methods;
• Before putting on new shoes for the first time, seal the most vulnerable places, i.e. those where calluses most often occur;
• to prevent the appearance of calluses in advance, moisten the backdrop with soapy water, alcohol or petroleum jelly and let it dry - the skin will become much softer;
• the inside of the shoes can be safely lubricated with castor oil;
• You can stretch the product in shoe repair; a specialist will use special tools to adjust the size to your foot.

To avoid having to torture yourself and new shoes, you need to buy them wisely and be sure to first try them on and walk around in them for a few minutes.

If you still couldn’t refuse to buy shoes that don’t quite fit you in size, then you can try to correct the situation at home and use one of the methods listed above. If the risk of ruining new shoes or boots is significantly higher than getting the desired result, contact specialists, but remember, even they are not able to increase shoes by two or three sizes.