There’s nothing worse than wearing a gorgeous pair of new shoes that is, sadly, way too tight. Here’s how to stretch shoes for a better fit.
I first learnedhow to stretch out shoesa few years ago after buying some fun leopard print ankle boots online for an upcoming work conference. I was really looking forward to wearing my sassy new boots, but when they arrived and I pulled them on, I realized that they were slightly too sn...
here are a few quick—and painless—ways to stretch shoes at home. method 1: stretch with a blowdryer. you can speed up the stretching process for leather shoes using thick socks and a blowdryer . the heat loosens up the leather, so it can mold to your foot. instructions: cover your...
If your leather shoes are just a bit too snug, wearing a pair of thick socks or even two can help stretch out leather without damaging it. Wear them around the house for at least 2-4 hours to give the leather enough time to stretch properly. After this process, put on dress socks an...
Once you’ve increased the amount of time you spend in your boots, go for a countryside walk with a loaded rucksack to simulate ‘hiking conditions’. You could stick a spare pair of trail shoes in your pack so that if your boots do start to become uncomfortable, you can switch up your...
We asked experts in the boot-making business about the best ways to break in a new pair of leather boots—whether work boots, cowboy boots, or Doc Martens.
Imagine you’re a restaurant worker running back and forth from the kitchen to the tables, carrying knives, forks, boxes, heavy trays, hot liquids and plates, and other dangers that can easily injure your feet or toes. That’s why the first thing to look for in slip-resistant shoes for...
If you’re going to wear a belt, be sure it goes with your shoes. They don’t have to be the exact same color, but they should be in the same family (say, a maroon braided belt with brown suede chukka boots). Outfit Idea: Khaki-colored Chinos ...
A lot of people ask ‘will my wellies stretch?’ or (even worse) ‘how to stretch wellington boots?’. Quite simply, our wellies won’t stretch and you shouldn’t try to stretch them. This would be as bad as venturing outdoors on a rainy day wearing canvas pumps. They’ll give a ...
How to Stretch Shoes Shoes for Small Feet Shoes Slipping off Heel Hacks To make shoes smaller for my summer sandals, dress styles, flats or pumps, and ball-of-foot cushions are the most practical insole types. They come in gel, foam, gel and fabric materials. They're great for padding ...