Content
- 1 Possible causes for stretch marks
- 2 preliminary steps
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3 Methods for stretching of shoes
- 3.1 Method 1. Alcohol
- 3.2 Method 2. Cold
- 3.3 Method 3. Newspaper
- 3.4 Method 4. hairdryer
- 3.5 Method 5. Corn
- 3.6 Method 6. pads
- 4 Finally
Many people at least once in his life after the purchase of a new pair of shoes to understand that it is not quite the right size. Do not rush to get upset and try to return the failed purchase to the store. Below I will tell you how to distribute shoes to a comfortable size.
Possible causes for stretch marks
To begin, let's look at the situations in which you may need to stretch the shoe. In fact, their weight, I'll mention the most common:
- For example, you buy your favorite shoes online store, which is not entirely consistent with the required size.
- The selected shoes in length is necessary at the time, that's just a little cramped in width.
- The situation is similar: the width of the fine, but the fingers is unpleasant abut the shoe toe.
- Shod suede shoes in the rain? It is likely by the end of the evening it will be significantly reduced.
preliminary steps
Before you carry tight shoes, no harm will learn about some simple tips that will help make its operation more comfortable.
- No matter how great was the desire to show her friends at work or new shoes made of leather, try to keep it. They must break in gradually. This may be the first time wearing shoes not long - about an hour a day.
- To prevent calluses and reduce discomfort to a minimum, in advance, cover all "problematic" places on the legs with a plaster.
- On the back of the shoes will be much less of a problem if you resort to a trick. Rub heel shoes inside soap dipped in water, wipe with an alcohol or a wax candle.
- Shoes - that are too tight and rubbing, can be neutralized in the following way: they rub the inside of the castor oil. You will see that the problems with the shoes will be much less.
Remember one important thing: the leather shoes is much easier to stretch than accessories made of artificial materials. For skin will fit almost any method of stretching, which I will write later.
Methods for stretching of shoes
Almost all methods of stretching of shoes are not very complex, and quite a force to each. So how quickly distribute shoes - that too tight? I'll tell you about the most effective way:
Method 1. Alcohol
Did you know that alcohol is a normal excellent softener for leather goods? You can use it as follows:
- a good soak a small piece of cloth with alcohol or ordinary vodka;
- cloth, wipe the inside of the shoes;
- on each leg wear thick socks, then Put on shoes.
Walk around in the shoes for a while. Alcohol has the ability to quickly evaporate, so that will have to wait for long. Soon you will feel like shoes will be freer. As long as the substance is not completely dry, shoes to go out is not necessary.
Note alcohol wipe can exclusively inside of shoes, the outer - may damage the original appearance of the material.
If alcohol and vodka - the best skin softener, the beer - the ideal tool for suede or fabric accessories. Its use is not much different from the above a stronger beverage. So:
- beer abundantly moisten the inner surface of a shoe or boot;
- again put on socks and new shoes;
- a little walk around the apartment, the material began to diverge;
- periodically repeat the procedure until the liquid is completely dry. This may take a day or two.
When the boots or shoes are dry, you will see exactly what the discomfort disappeared.
Method 2. Cold
Post the shoes at home can go much faster and without the unpleasant sensation of wet socks in his legs. All you need - two plastic bags and freezer:
- Plug on the package of each shoe.
- Fill them with water and tightly tie, so it does not leak.
- Place boots or shoes in the freezer.
Due to the fact that the water will freeze and thereby expand, it can turn into narrow shoes more comfortable. Note, however, that this method will not work if you have bought the boots or sandals of a very thin skin.
Method 3. Newspaper
Not the fastest, but one of the most effective ways. You will need:
- Moisten with a few sheets of newspaper and tear into shreds.
- Maximum firmly shove them inside. Try to stick as much as possible the number of torn pieces - this result will depend directly.
- Then you will wait for the complete drying of the newspapers. It will take about a day or two.
Regardless of whether you are trying to carry shoes or boots, they will be allowed to dry naturally. The heater or the battery will spoil the look of the shoe.
Method 4. hairdryer
Stretch shoes or boots, you can use a hair dryer. And this time not do without socks:
- Wear thick socks, then shoes.
- Turn on the hair dryer and direct the hot air stream in the crook of the foot.
- When you feel that the material is well warmed up, turn off the dryer.
- Razuvaev not immediately, wait until the surface has cooled completely.
- Repeat the procedure several times.
- Lubricate the skin on the shoes special moisturizing conditioner that will return her lost moisture.
Method 5. Corn
They say that even the cowboys in the Wild West used this way. It is based on the use of wet grain. Instructions for action as follows:
- leather boots to fill with grain;
- pour water into them so that the grain covers;
- leave the boots at night;
- the following morning, when the grain properly absorb any moisture and boots and stretch in length and width, wipe dry matter product.
Wet boots pacing around the apartment as long as possible (preferably before they are completely dry).
To be honest, I'm this way, it seems doubtful, but he has the right to exercise. Especially, some of it helped!
Method 6. pads
In the shoe store, you can buy special shoe stretchers. Of them get a great shoe for posting. They resemble standard wooden shoe, equipped with a screw mechanism.
It is due to the mechanism and there is a force expansion shoes. For most models come bundled special convex stickers, to help correct the dot expansion of harvesting the most seats.
Finally
Knowing exactly how to expand the shoes with your hands, you have no problems. Select from a list of method and try it in practice. I'm sure after this new dress will be worn easily and comfortably, and your feet will sleep sweetly.
More clearly about the secrets and tricks of expanding narrow shoes you will learn from the video in this article. If, however, and after you have questions - ask them in the comments.
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