- Working with different materials
- Other ways
- Mold holder
Often we buy sneakers, which, at first glance, seem ideal in size. But after passing some distance in them, we understand that they are small or in some places they do not sit in the shape of their legs. Of course, walking in uncomfortable shoes harms the feet, and it's terribly inconvenient. Therefore, to not have to go for a new couple or suffer permanent calluses, because sports shoes are usually used very intensively, we will analyze the solution of this problem. So, how to carry sneakers that are shaking, at home?
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If possible, the shoes should be exchanged for a more suitable size. If this is not possible, you can do it on your own. Not many people know how to carry sneakers that harness, at home. But most materials used in production are stretched. For this, the following methods exist:
- Genuine leather. Shoes made of genuine leather can be stretched, wearing it for a couple of days at home. To speed up the process, it is better to do it in damp woolen socks. The process will take 2-3 days.
- Suede. Suede shoes are stretched using ice. The material is stretched due to the fact that having solidified, the water expands. This method requires a sealed bag with water poured into it. The package must be placed in shoes. Next, the shoes are put in the freezer for one day. The package should be removed after the ice melts.
- Textiles. To increase the size of footwear from textiles, it is necessary to pour boiled water. Then immediately wear and wear until it dries.
- Leatherette. Products from leatherette stretch long enough. To do this, wear socks, soaked in alcohol-containing material, and then put on sneakers.
Important! This procedure should be repeated about 10 times, but everything depends on the initial quality and thickness of the material.
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methods Even sneakers of ideal size can be inconvenient. Often this is due to the fact that they are new. What to do if the sneakers are clogged:
- Walking in new running shoes for a few days, pre-lubricating the back with soapy water or alcohol.
- Switch on the dryer in hot air, send it to the area that is stitching the foot, and keep it for several minutes.
- It is necessary to soak cotton socks in warm water, squeeze out and put on. Over them put on your shoes and walk in it until your socks are completely dry.
Important! After that, put a few clumps of folded newspapers into the sneakers so that they absorb the remaining moisture.
- Strongly wet the inside of the shoe with vodka or alcohol and put them on. Then you need to wet the outside, and wear them for several hours.
- To stretch the sneakers, we will need a special spray, which can be bought at any shoe store. To stretch it is necessary to spray on the inner part of the shoes, you can tap a little with a hammer through the fabric in problematic places, walk in them until it becomes noticeably softer.
Important! Before using the product, it is necessary to check the compatibility of the sneaker material with the spray, putting it on the least noticeable place.
- For this method we need a hairdryer. Turn on the hot air mode and heat the place, which causes inconvenience. Care must be taken in the joint zone, as glue may flow when heated.
Shape Holder
Many ask: what to do if the sneakers are small, can you stretch your sneakers for size? In order to stretch the shoes to the size, one should resort to the radical method - the solution of the problem by a mechanical method with the help of a mold holder.
Important! Mold holders are wooden pads, by which force stretching takes place. They can be purchased at specialized shoe stores.
Mold holders are made of various materials:
- wood - birch, beech, cedar;
- plastic.
Important! We do not recommend saving on good wooden blocks, as plastic ones are not strong enough and short-lived. It is better to buy quality products, albeit somewhat more expensive, because they will always come in handy!
How to use:
- Before using the mold holders, a special spreading spray must be applied. You can also use alcohol or a cleaner to clean the glass.
- Then you need to insert the shoes in the shoes and leave in such condition for a day.
- If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Remember that the choice of shoes should be approached more carefully! It is better to pick up shoes of the appropriate size, than then suffer with her delivery. And to do this, go to the store after lunch, be sure to step completely on both feet during the fitting, walk around the boutique to understand that you are really comfortable with the new pair.