Stretching

Stretching can save a lot of pain and discomfort from tight fitting shoes. When buying new shoes it can be difficult to get a real feel of the fit by only walking around the shop for a few minutes. What you thought were comfortable earlier may now have you cursing.

Stretching is a very effective and an inexpensive way to enjoy your shoes. Most shoe repairers will have a range of specialist shoe stretching machines allowing them to stretch your shoes where they hurt. Stretching can be particularly beneficial to people who suffer from bunions and corns.

Most leathers stretch at different rates even the same pair of shoes can stretch differently, it is not an exact science. Being clear with your Shoe Repairer on how tight and where stretching is needed will give you the best results.

Synthetics and textiles can be stretched but some materials have a memory and may return to the original size.

Boots

Some women experience boots that are tight fitting around their calves and struggle to find the perfect fit. Your local shoe repairer may have a boot and calf stretching machine.

Shoe Stretcher

If you are unable to get to a shoe repairer you may like to purchase a shoe stretcher. Will easily stretch the width and the length of your shoes and it comes with fittings for bunions and corns.

Stretching Spray

Stretching spray may also help to relieve tight spots - but will not be as effective as a stretching machine.

Instructions:

• Always test in a inconspicuous place first, particularly on light coloured shoes as some leathers are more prone to staining.
• Spray tight spot and surrounding area from a distance of 10cm and spread foam evenly and allow to absorb.
• Wear shoe immediately and for as long as you can.
• If necessary, repeat the treatment.
  

Shoes stretched this way do tend to take longer than a machine stretch, but will eventually stretch.

Not suitable for Suede, Nubucks or synthetic textiles.