Imagine getting ready for a special evening out. You are wearing a brand new outfit and are styled to perfection. However, when you slip on your favorite shoes, you find them too tight.
Wooden shoe stretchers have been around for decades. The process of using them is called “dry stretching.” They work by stretching the fibers of leather shoes. They can be quite the contraptions to handle, but they do the job. The only problem is it can often take days to stretch a pair of shoes using a regular shoe stretcher.
Shoe stretch spray is inexpensive. There are several sources online with prices less than $15 in spray bottles up to 32 ounces, i highly recommend you purchase online through Amazon. It works best on regular or simulated leather, but not materials like rubber or other synthetics. They work on leather gloves as well. As with the stretcher, the spray relaxes and softens fibers so that adjustment can take place. The spray dries very quickly, which is one reason it is more popular than the manual manner. It does not stain the inside of shoes and does not leave an unwanted odor.
If you are not comfortable with subjecting your designer shoes to traction-type shoe stretchers and you do not trust a shoe stretching liquid substance from a company whose name you have never heard, you have options. You can take your shoes back to the retail store where you purchased them and ask if they can stretch them. If they cannot help you, you can take your shoes to a professional shoe repair shop. They have machines that will utilize the correct amount of heat and pressure to stretch your shoes by width or length, and only as much as you want.
Using a liquid shoe stretcher spray is one of the easiest things you will ever do. You may have to follow slightly different instructions for different manufacturers. These days, a shoe stretcher solution is often used first and then the shoes are placed onto a shoe stretcher.
However, most of the time, all that is necessary for the spray to work properly is to spritz the insides of your shoes, either the sides or the back, step into them, and go about your business for an hour or so. They will gradually stretch and your feet will be much happier.
Finding a pair of shoes that fit like a glove can be one of the best feelings when shopping. Occasionally, you may find that your leather shoes may feel tight and begin to cause discomfort after wearing them for an extended period of time. The shoes suddenly feel stiff and constricting and the only solutions are throwing them away. However, it is possible to stretch the leather with a homemade spray and make them revert back to their excellent fit once again.
When you go to the store and browse through the various shoe stretching solutions, you may see a large list of chemicals used. Although these shoe stretcher spray ingredients are typically effective, it can be much more affordable to use home products to create your own spray. A homemade shoe stretcher solution can be as simple as liquid that is already lying around your home. Many people swear that spraying the exterior and interior of the leather shoes with a cheap cologne can make the leather flexible once again. After spraying the shoes heavily, you can fill your shoes with something as simple as a couple balled-up pair of socks. This fills the shoe and allows it to begin reforming with a larger fit. Freezing the shoes can speed up the process as well. Repeating this process will make the shoes stretch substantially and make a drastic difference in the fit of your leather shoes.
Another home remedy for leather shoe stretching is even easier to perform. You can use a bottle of alcohol to create an effective homemade shoe stretched liquid. Pouring alcohol into your shoes until they are soaked will make the leather much more flexible. When they have dried, try putting them onto your feet and they will readjust to your foot. This makes their fit feel much more custom and can prevent a good pair of leather shoes from going to the trash.
Using a large clump of damp paper can even provide a quick solution to tight leather shoes. Instead of creating a homemade shoe stretcher spray, you can simple stuff the shoes with balled-up clumps of newspaper that is soaking wet. Make sure that the entire interior of the shoe is damp and let sit. Once the shoes have dried, remove the paper and you can wear them again. They should be flexible and fit with your feet once again.
After performing any of the above methods, give your leathers shoes a generous amount of polish to protect them from damage and make them shine. A homemade shoe stretcher can be the perfect solution to making your shoes feel brand new again. Instead of throwing your tight leather shoes away, try using a homemade shoe stretcher spray and make them feel fitted to your feet once again.
