How much does it cost to stretch the shoes in the workshop?

Sometimes we have to deal with the need to stretch new shoes if shoes are purchased in the wrong size, or to expand old shoes that have dried during long-term storage. There are many ways to cope with this problem. First of all, you need to know where to stretch your shoes and how much it costs to stretch your shoes in the workshop. In any workshop with the help of special devices and tailored shoes for your foot size, experts will produce a stretch of shoes in length, width, in the rise or bootleg. You can stretch the shoes to the size in the workshop, or even two sizes - depends on what you are used to and what is comfortable for you.

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What should I do to stretch my shoes?

In the shoe shop, you can make any stretching of shoes and it should be noted that such a process will take into account not only the quality of the material. All the features of the location of accessories and seams are also important, because not every shoe can be stretched without problems.

If you do not want to look for a shoemaker and be puzzled by how much it costs to stretch your shoes in a workshop, you can try to carry and stretch uncomfortable products yourself at home. But for this you need to choose the most suitable way for stretching the shoes.

Important! Stretch can be new shoes only from genuine leather, nubuck or suede. Shoes made of artificial leather( kozhzama) or fabric, as well as rubber can not be stretched. For such a procedure, even a specialist shoemaker will not undertake.

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How to stretch leather shoes?

Many wonder if it is possible to stretch the shoes in length? Independently you can stretch the shoe only in width. We offer you several ways for this.

Method number 1.Using special tools

To stretch tight shoes, use special sprays, aerosols for stretching shoes.

For example, purchase a special Oke stretcher in the store, which not only effectively softens all skin types, but also gives it elasticity, leaving no traces and contours on it.

Apply directly to the problem area requiring stretching:

• For leather shoes - from the outside.
• For varnish and suede shoes - on the inside.

After applying the product, put on the shoe and walk in it for 7-10 minutes.

Important! Using special tools, you can stretch your shoes, using devices that are shaped like pads and made of natural wood. These tools allow you to stretch shoes as efficiently as possible and do not violate the shape of shoes. This adjustable stretch is suitable for all types of shoes.

Method number 2.Treatment with alcohol

Pour a little alcohol( or vodka) into tight shoes, or cologne, as a last resort. After that, put the shoes on your foot and moisten the top of your shoes. The skin will soften, stretch to the desired size and take the shape of a foot. Walk in the shoe around the house until it becomes comfortable.

Important! If the hard backs of new shoes rub your foot, then soak them with alcohol.

Method number 3.Treatment with boiling water

This method, in some cases, is even more effective than using alcohol. The essence of the method is as follows:

1. Cover the problem surface of the products with matter.
2. Take the kettle with boiling water.
3. Slowly water the stretchable surface from above with boiling water.
4. Put a sock on your foot, and walk around the house for about an hour until the shoes are in the proper shape.

Important! High-quality leather can withstand temperatures of up to 300 ° C, so nothing will happen with such shoes, but for varnished leather products this method will not work.

Method # 4.We use woolen socks

This method of how to stretch shoes not in the workshop, but at home, is suitable even for winter boots with fur:

1. Put thick socks on your feet and squeeze into tight shoes.
2. Use a hair dryer to heat up the pressing, tight sections of the bot.
3. When the problematic areas are warmed up properly, start bending your toes as much as possible for 30 seconds.
4. Walk in the household shoes until it cools down.
5. Sample the shoes on thin socks to see if you have succeeded in achieving the desired result.
6. If not, repeat the procedure a few more times.

Method number 5.Stuffing with wet newspapers

To stretch your shoes for size, use a damp newspaper:

1. Squeeze several newspapers in a tight lump.
2. Feeling boots keep over the steam.
3. Pretty wet the newspaper with cold water and put it in the shoe.
4. Leave the shoes until completely dry.
5. Get the newspapers and try on the shoes. They should become freer under the influence of moisture.

Important! Dry shoes naturally, away from heaters, otherwise the shoe may become deformed.

Method number 6.Freezing

You will need 2 packets per ¼ filled with water( if both shoes are tight):

1. Place the bags of water inside the shoe. Packages should be evenly filled with stretchable shoes.
2. Place the shoe overnight in the freezer to allow the water to freeze.
3. Remove the shoes from the refrigerator and wait for the ice to puff( about 20 minutes).
4. Remove the packages.
5. Try on the shoes. If you do not achieve the desired result, repeat the procedure again.

Important! Do not use this method for shoes made of patent leather.

Method number 7.Use of groats

To stretch leather shoes, as well as shoe from synthetic materials, use the old American way:

1. Fill the bots with any groats that can swell under the influence of moisture.
2. Pour a small amount of water into the rump.
3. Leave the shoes on all night. Under the influence of water, the groats will swell and stretch the problem areas of the shoe.
4. After carrying out the stretching procedure, wear shoes over the apartment for several days, so that it dries and takes the shape of a foot.

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Useful advices:

• Any shoes stretch gradually so as not to make it too loose.
• To the skin after stretching acquired a pristine appearance, at the end of such a procedure, be sure to apply a special cream on the outer surface. This way you not only protect the products from the influence of negative factors of stretching, but also give shoes a perfect appearance.
• Expensive shoes made of fine leather do not subject to such severe methods as processing with boiling water and freezing.
• Do not hurry up new shoes with hard methods. Maybe after a couple of days, they will stretch to the right size, because it is natural posting is not fast, but the most effective way to stretch. In this case, the shoes are not deformed and sit exactly in the shape of the foot.
• Rigid shoes with fish oil or castor oil, and then wipe with a woolen cloth or brush.
• If the shoe is pressed in a certain place, then drip wax or paraffin from this burning candle and put shoes on the shoe. In a few days the footwear will be stretched in the right place.
• Before stretching the shoes, inspect them, clean them, remove the insoles and, if possible, remove all accessories and decor elements( laces, buckles).Also, determine what material shoes are made of, in order to understand which method you better use.

Important! There is another innovative solution that will allow you to stretch your shoes not in the workshop, but at home without harm to your legs. In this case, you do not even have to limit yourself in the wearing of products. Buy special silicone stickers - they are presented from different manufacturers in different shapes and sizes:

• in the form of small drops for pinching the shoes;
  in the form of strips, which are convenient to place on the back and front;
• in the form of large elements, suitable for lining under the sole of the foot.

Having pasted such overlays, you can absolutely walk along the street in new shoes, and a week later - remove them and continue to toe the shoe already fit in shape and size.

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How long is it possible to stretch the shoes in the workshop?

Stretching the shoe in the workshop is a simpler and easier way for the simple reason that you actually do not have to do anything, but only find a suitable shoemaker.

Stretching shoes in the workshop is completely different from the methods that many use at home:

1. Before starting the work, the master shoemaker will necessarily take detailed measurements from the foot and determine the amount of work required for a particular pair.
2. Masters carry out a complex of modern methods of fitting shoes to the individual size of the foot and shin, and to apply a careful change in the shape of the shoes, as well as its surface, specialists use related means.

Often professionals use several types of stretching in the complex, so if you do not want unnecessary problems and costs, then give problematic shoes for stretching to specialists from the shoe shop.

Important! In the workshop they will increase the width of the shoe( stretched in width), increase the bootlegs, and also increase the volume, but, unfortunately, the length of the trail is almost impossible to change, due to the design of the shoe model.

Extension technology

Professional stretching of shoes in the workshop is a set of measures for fitting shoes. Usually hot stretching of shoes is performed on special machines, which have special nozzles of different sizes. They allow you to stretch any men's, women's and children's shoes, as well as shoes with high heels.

Shoes are worn on these attachments, and special "knobs", inserted on the nozzle, stretch the shoes in those places where it is crowded. Due to the special nozzle on the heel, the special shape of this part is corrected. Therefore, when handing shoes to the workshop, always tell the master about all the problem areas.

The length and cost of repair depends on the complexity of each individual case, as well as the scope of work. With the cost of services and prices, you can find out by studying the price list for shoe repair services.

We hope that you have chosen the necessary method and method of stretching for your favorite footwear. In the case of expensive shoes or shoes made of thin leather, please contact the specialists of the shoe shops. Let your "clothes for the legs" pleases you for many years, and creates you comfort and comfort.