- Leather shoes stretched: what to do?
- Stitched suede shoes - what to do?
- How to reduce the size of shoes by yourself?
Stretched leather shoes are a common problem, even if they are very high quality. More precisely - especially if they are made of good material. This phenomenon is quite natural - due to the natural properties of the skin used to make shoes. However, not everyone knows that you can get rid of this trouble. And it is not necessary to run to the store for new shoes. Stylists' tips, given in this article, will help you to cope with this problem. So, stretched leather shoes - what to do?
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Many people are familiar with the situation: you put on your favorite shoes from the skin, and they are large or large. And it's not that your foot has miraculously diminished. Without surgical intervention, this is impossible. You can see this by trying on another pair.
What to do in this case? Buying a new shoe pair is not an option. Old shoes look great, and leather products are not cheap.
In any case, the question will be one: if the shoes are stretched out - what should I do?
There is a way out!
Shoe Accessories
We go to the shoe store!
Only not for new shoes, but for special silicone inserts. They are fixed on the heel or toe. They are completely invisible and comfortable to wear.
Important! Often women use inserts made of silicone, so that the foot does not slip when walking and does not create inconvenience.
It is possible to use such a tool against rubbing and for loosening of the burning pair in the opposite direction - to compact the material. It is essential to reduce the footwear, of course, they will not help you, but with a not very large stretching of the skin - it is quite fitting that the shoes do not fly off their feet at the most unexpected moment.
Important! Silicone inserts can be replaced with a conventional capron. Cut a small part of the nylon stocking and put it into the sock. Kapron is a good elastic material that does not create any discomfort when walking.
Professional assistance
You can also contact the shoe shop. The master probably has a composition that pulls the material together.
Important! Textile shoes can not be restored in this way, but if the leather shoes are stretched, it fits perfectly.
It will also help a piece of suede or foam rubber that the master will glue in the area of the toe or heel. The foot will be denser to the surface.
The help of a professional can be more radical. For example, the skin on the summer slippers he will cut at the sides, pull up and sew. The thing will look like new.
Important! In the arsenal of a skilled craftsman there is always a set of tools to eliminate the existing problem. The cost of services will depend on the urgency of your order and on how much the leather shoes are stretched, because what to do with them, what material to use to restore the original size - the second factor will be decisive.
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- In this case, the nylon stocking will also be effective.
- There is another way to return the shoes to their previous sizes. It is enough to wash and dry shoes, and they will again become smaller.
Important! Do not forget that shoes made of suede are capricious enough to be taken care of, so it must be protected. Do not dry it on the battery, as deformation is unavoidable.
- Helping and insoles made of gel material, which do not allow the foot to slide, and the toe of the shoes make it very comfortable. The gel distributes the load on the foot, the gait becomes freer and more elegant.
Important! Products from the gel can not be used in winter, as the feet in boots or boots will freeze. In the cold season in order to reduce the internal size of the shoe, it is advisable to use a woolen sock.
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Along with the foregoing simple measures with the use of improvised or special tools, there are other ways. For example, try dipping shoes in warm water and drying them in a natural way( not in the sun and not on a heating appliance).Under the influence of temperature and the water environment, the leather material is slightly stretched.
Unfortunately, you can reduce their size in this way for a while.
Important! Use this method for lacquered shoes in any case impossible.
These helpful tips will help you comfortably wear shoes without risking being in the situation of the famous fairytale heroine Cinderella.