Stretching shoes, or How to make shoes comfortable?

Very often the tedious process of finding a suitable pair of shoes does not end as we wished. The end result of a long shopping is either that "come down", or - charming from the first second shoes in which we are satisfied with everything except the size. "Spread" - we say. And, having reinforced his hope with the words of a good seller of shoes, we confidently walk home with the coveted box in our hands. The joy of buying dissipates after the first exit of the shoes into the light. And sacrifice your feet for the sake of beauty becomes unbearable. How to proceed? There are two options: going back to the store or stretching the shoes. But if the first option is applicable to any shoes, then the second is only suitable for shoes made of genuine leather or suede.

So, you firmly decided not to part with your favorite shoes. Let's consider some ways, allowing to adapt new footwear under the size of a foot, doing its wearing more comfortable.

Stretching shoes at home

A stretch of shoes is widely spread by a tried and tested Soviet citizen. Cotton rags are moistened with triple cologne. Then, the fragrant and wet pieces of cloth are tightly stuffed with shoes. All this is placed in a plastic bag and left overnight. The next day, taking out the auxiliary material, we put the shoes on our feet and walk them for several hours. This option is the most affordable and effective.

Known in the people and another option. Liquid soap, diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 4, evenly sprayed on the inner and outer surface of the shoes. Then they put on wet shoes and wear a couple of hours. If possible, special pads should be used. Important: the prepared solution should be warm, and liquid soap - colorless.

It is very rare, but castor oil is still used in such cases. Here you need to be as cautious as possible. It's not a fact that the shoes will get the desired shape, but they can change the shade.

Services in the workshop

To adjust shoes to your foot size, you can turn to the services of specialists. A serious shoe shop is necessarily equipped with a special apparatus, stretching the shoes on which provides a uniform increase in the product.

Recently, many shoe shops use this equipment. It is very convenient for those who sell shoes, and for potential buyers. First, it makes it possible to significantly increase the level of sales, and the second one frees you from many troubles.

Of course, stretching shoes in the workshop can also have unforeseen consequences. Inexperience of some masters can lead to deformation of the shoe, and sometimes to small cracks on its surface.

Shoe stretcher

Using the properties of leather, capable of deforming under the influence of certain liquids, manufacturers of shoe cosmetics offer a unique tool, presented in the form of a spray or foam. This stretching for shoes is more gentle.

A balloon with a substance must be shaken well. Evenly spray the aerosol on the outer surface, while holding the bottle at a distance of 10-12 cm from the products. Attention: with the lacquer coating of the shoes, the product should only be applied inside.

This method will be more effective if the shoes are preheated with a hair dryer.

The shoes so treated should be worn for a time, so that the softened skin has acquired the necessary shape.