How to quickly and accurately stretch shoes one size at home and add a little width to them

Often, after purchasing a pair of shoes you like, you have to admit with horror that the new thing is too tight. Do not panic ahead of time; it is better to familiarize yourself with detailed tips on how to break in shoes that are too tight, and get a very real result.

You don’t need to get to work right away; it’s quite possible that your feet are just slightly swollen after a long shopping trip. You should wait until morning, do another fitting and, if necessary, begin stretching manipulations. When selecting impact options, it is necessary to take into account the type of shoe, quality of material, direction (you need to add length or width).

Before increasing your shoe size by stretching the material, you need to evaluate the following factors:

1. If synthetics are too tight, then it is better to refuse such a purchase. This raw material is valued precisely for its ability to retain its shape under any conditions. It cannot even be processed professionally;
2. Trying to increase the size of textiles can damage the fibers and ruin the item;
3. It happens that people are excited about any new product, it doesn’t matter whether it’s boots or shoes, whether they’re patent leather or patent leather. In this case, it is recommended to give preference to products with wedge-shaped inserts. They stretch easily and do not create problems during wear;
4. All materials have their own stretch limit.Even genuine leather has different properties depending on its origin (boots made from kangaroo leather are easier to stretch than those made from bull leather).

Regardless of the chosen processing procedure, after achieving the desired result, the products are coated with polish, this will allow the new size to be fixed, especially if physical phenomena were used in the process.

The simplest and most affordable options for stretching new shoes based on mechanical action

Ideally, if new boots, shoes or shoes do not press so hard and time allows, it is recommended to use mechanical methods. They do not act as quickly, but do not lead to changes in the shape and functionality of the products.

In just a few days the shoes will be the right size. This is the best option to stretch patent or leather shoes, adjust their width and not cause cracks to form.

• Shoes can be worn in. You'll just have to walk around the house in it all your free time. In this case, you need to walk, not sit. If you simply pull a tight pair over your feet and place them on the floor or even on a raised platform, swelling is guaranteed; the material, especially natural ones, will not stretch at all;
• If you don’t want to torture your own feet, you should try the option with socks. The first option will help stretch suede boots, shoes made of leatherette or genuine leather, rag moccasins. Take several socks made of fine wool, roll them into tight rolls and place them tightly in the product. Leave it like this overnight and check the results in the morning. If necessary, repeat the approach;
• You can't stretch patent leather shoes or rubber shoes with socks, but you can try the potato approach.We clean the root vegetables of the required size and place them tightly in the object, adding crumpled newspapers if necessary. The surface of the product should be lumpy. We keep the tubers until they dry well. Remaining liquid can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth.

Advice: If you need to get results quickly, then the listed methods can be combined. After three days we evaluate the effect. The absence of visible changes will indicate incorrect execution of basic actions or the absence of the necessary properties in matter.

How to increase shoe size using manipulation based on physical phenomena?

To quickly and strongly stretch your shoes at home, you will have to resort to more aggressive methods of exposure. There are approaches that can make patent leather pumps, leather boots, synthetic sneakers and leatherette boots bigger. Here is one of the secrets of the masters who told how to stretch sneakers or leather boots: pour water into the shoes and put them in the freezer, or soak your socks generously in alcohol and walk around in your shoes.

The main thing is to act carefully. And before you stretch suede shoes or similar fragile and delicate things, it is better to practice on something unnecessary.

• If the products fit on your feet without difficulty and only feel tight when worn, you can try the option with socks and heat. This will not only allow you to get the right size, but also significantly increase the width of the shoe. We put on our thickest socks (you can even have more than one) and squeeze into your shoes. We determine the tightest area and apply warm air from a hairdryer to it for half a minute. At the same time, we try to make stretching movements with our feet.Then we wait until the material cools down, remove it and try to put the product on a bare leg or stocking. If they are still pressing, we repeat the approach.
• Freezing. This approach is a real salvation for those who do not know how to stretch faux leather shoes. It is not recommended to subject natural material to such torture; the consequences can be very unpredictable. Take a balloon or a plastic bag without holes, fill it one-third full with water and tie it tightly. We place it in tight shoes and put it in the refrigerator overnight. When water freezes, it will expand, increasing the volume of the product. In the morning we take out the structures, wait for the ice to melt and remove it.
• Leatherette boots stretch well with damp newspapers. The method can also be used for leather products; its distinctive ability is to preserve the original shape. We moisten newspapers abundantly with water, form dense lumps, and stuff things with them. After the paper has dried, take it out and try on the products.

If the shoe size does not increase even after such manipulations, and the shoes are mercilessly tight, you can try a professional product - a stretcher. The composition is applied to the material, softening it and facilitating stretching.

True, almost all such products are designed for leather products and have a negative effect on other materials.