How to stretch shoes at home from the skin?

If you want to save on a hike to the workshop and do not rely on experts, then you will be interested to learn how to stretch shoes from the skin at home.

These are proven methods that have tested more than one generation. All of them will give a result in almost 100% of cases, but you should be careful. You can not use any of them accidentally: some are suitable for artificial leather, some are just for lacquer or suede. But most are suitable for natural smooth skin. Therefore, forward, we will bring your new pair of shoes or shoes to maximum perfection and comfort.

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Several popular ways of stretching

First of all, look and try to determine by eye what skin is in front of you. If it is not very thick and stiff, then you will not do the strongest impact. If it's rough skin, from which shoes are usually made, then any method will suit you, because it is a very durable material.

Here are simple ways to solve the problem of pressing and foot-rubbing shoes.

The softest way to

To wear shoes with a woolen socks. This is a time-tested method. You need to put on a thick sock, a shoe on it, and walk around the apartment for hours. Sometimes, it may be worth taking off your shoes in order not to harm the foot.

Important! It will take time, but shoes will not be damaged.

Get the desired result with alcohol

1. If the first method is too long for you, use a solution of alcohol: Dilute alcohol and water 1: 1, pour all this into a spray and moisten the shoe from the inside.
2. Soak it with a solution and put it on top of the sock for half an hour.
3. Then allow to dry, but not in the sun.

Important! You can take a cleaner for windows or perfumes instead of a solution. Alcohol can dry the skin, so a day after its use, treat the shoes with warm petroleum jelly.

Vaseline and castor oil

will help. Inside the shoe, treat with Vaseline, insert a shoe that can be purchased at the store. With it, you can stretch the skin without damaging its shape. After a day, wash off the vaseline residues using cotton wool.

Hard method

You can soak shoes in boiling water, but this is a rather tough method that is suitable only for very thick skin. Pour boiling water into your boots for half a minute, then pour out and put them on with socks.

Important! If this method is too rough for you, you can wrap a pair of rags, soaked in hot water.

In the end, always dry your shoes.

Remember the physics of

You can freeze a couple that is not your size. To do this, arm themselves with a couple of balloons or plastic bags, put water in them. Now put each bag inside the shoe, distribute it so that the water "spreads", and send it to the freezer.

After taking out shoes or shoes after a couple of hours, check the result.

Ancient method of cowboys

In this stretching method, leather shoes at home will have to act this way. Pour the soaked grain so that it swells and stretches the skin.

True, then the shoes will be relatively hard to clean and will have a characteristic smell. Here you will be helped by soda or vinegar, which neutralize any ambre.

Important! It is better after each of these methods to dry out the skin and lubricate it with some kind of oil. This will prolong her life and keep presentable.

Traditional method from the USSR

Another method that does not hurt your shoes is the use of newspapers. Crumble them, put them in your shoes and leave them overnight. The paper will be straightened and press on the walls. Some recommend dampening newspapers with alcohol, but still, rather, you should not do this.

Important! Please note that the paint from the newspapers can creep onto the shoes.

For thick leather shoes with fur

Fur shoes are extremely difficult to stretch. Try to wear it with thick socks and blow out with a hairdryer. You can try to take out the insole and buy more thin. The couple will become less warm, but it will have more space, and you can wear it.

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Choosing the right approach

If you purchased shoes made from nubuck or other natural materials, then the above methods other than the first are not suitable:

• Alcohol will leave the stains, and after it dries, the material may appearcracks.
• Oils can leave greasy stains on fabric materials.
• Boiling water deforms shoes from suede.

If you bought this and think how to stretch your shoes at home, special tools will help you. They can be purchased at the store. Their following firms are issued:

• Salamander;
• Oke;
• Twist;
• Salton;
• Kiwi;
• Silver.

Consult the seller, which is right for you.

Important! They can have the best water-repellent properties or be safe for the skin.

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How to stretch leatherette?

If you bought shoes made of artificial leather and you are small, then it is better to return to the store or give it to someone. Leatherette is deprived of the softness and suppleness that the ordinary skin has. You will not be able to stretch it just like a natural one.

Important! Try wearing it with a woolen toe for several days at home. Lubricate the surface with petroleum jelly. It still does not make the shoes anymore, but it will be better to sit on the leg.

If you really like shoes, but they rub and are somehow small, then use paraffin. In this case, too, you will not be able to stretch your shoes at home:

1. Pre-heat them with a hairdryer.
2. Treat difficult areas with a paraffin candle. Typically, this is the heel, seams or side surfaces. The paraffin will smooth the coating and the artificial material will stop rubbing.
3. At the end, scrape off the paraffin wax and wipe the shoes with a cotton disc with Vaseline.

Important! There is an opinion that you can use kerosene. Use it or not - decide for yourself, if you have such a tool in your household.

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Effective way for rubber

It is suitable not only for rubber, but for popular PVC today. To find out what material your shoes are made of, heat the awl, touch it a little, but do not make a puncture. If the material has melted, then this is PVC, so - you are lucky, it is easier to work with.

You will need:

• boiling water;
• pelvis.

Pour water into the boots, wait 5 minutes, the material will soften. Pour out water, put on boots with thick socks. Walk a little bit so that the material begins to fit your leg. Ultimately, the material must acquire a shape that is most comfortable for your feet. Then give the shoe to rest, do not use it for a couple of days.

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How can I stretch lacquer shoes?

This is the most difficult option of how to stretch shoes at home. The varnish can crack and prevent the skin from stretching. These shoes are difficult to stretch even in half the size. However, you can soften the inner surface of this shoe, then it will not rub more:

• Try to spread it first with the toe.
• If after a couple of days you do not achieve the desired result, try the alcohol solution in the proportion of 2: 1.Dampen their shoes only inside, put them on, wear them for a while, then dry them.

Important! Do not heat with a hairdryer or boiling water. This will completely ruin the material. Do not even heat from the inside, most often it will also ruin the shoes.

• Quite effective is Vaseline.
• To avoid stains, use a stretch foam instead of fatty substances. You can also more carefully handle the heel, sock, the places of formation of the burrs and knead them with your hands. Then use a special shoe, inserting it for a day. If necessary, repeat.

All these methods are time-tested, so they are quite effective. It is worth bearing in mind the difference in quality between expensive shoes and cheap. Plus it is worth bearing in mind that thinner material is less designed for rough impact. Before embarking on harsh methods, try those that are softer. It is better to generally try to stretch the shoes with a simple socks. Maybe it's enough to suffer two days, and then it will be more convenient for you to wear this pair.