5 Ways to Stretch Your Shoes at Home
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Did you buy some shoes online, and it turned out too tight? Stores allow you to exchange items for a certain time after purchasing an item, but if you find that to be a hassle and don’t have the energy to go through the process of returning the item, do not worry. Luckily, there are ways to make it fit. Here are 5 ways to stretch your shoes at home by Popsugar TVFab.
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A few years back, one of my friends gave me a cute pair of shoes. I absolutely love it, but it is a bit small for my size. I wasn’t able to get it exchanged since she bought it from a different country. So, what I did is, I wore it every day for a few minutes, just to loosen it up and stretch it out. After a few weeks, it perfectly fits and is no longer tight.
Some of the tips in this tutorial might surprise you. Even I have never heard of them before, especially number 3. I never thought of putting my shoes in the freezer. Have you? If wearing it every day does not work, try this method, as it may work for you.
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1 – Wear your shoes
If they are made out of leather, just wear them every night when you get home from work. Let them stretch out organically.
2 – Wear thick socks then blow dry
Wear thick socks, then slip your feet into your shoes. Blow dry the area that is tight for about 20 to 30 seconds. Let it cool, take off the sock, and try your shoes. If it’s still tight, repeat the process. This is good for leather shoes.
3 – Freeze shoes with a bag of water
Fill a ziplock bag with water and put it into your shoe, then place it in the freezer overnight. Best for plastic shoes.
4 – Stuff the shoe with a peeled potato
Peel the potato and place inside your shoe. Do not use it for fabric shoes. Let it dry overnight.
5 – Invest in a shoe stretcher
This is best for men’s dress shoes not for women’s shoes.
