This is so neat! I will have to try this! My shoe size is an 8W and it is difficult to find shoes that fit and are comfortable. So I saw this on the SoleFood Site and on Pinterest. The directions are easy, although I am not crazy about putting shoes in the freezer, and you have 2 methods. Take a look and try it - I will be trying it!
Check them out below.
Freezing Method: best for when full toe or heel needs stretching
What you’ll need:
Heating Method: best for a quick stretch on leather
What you’ll need:
Check them out below.
Freezing Method: best for when full toe or heel needs stretching
What you’ll need:
- Ziploc bag
- Water
- Freezer
- Fill the plastic bag about a third to half way full.
- Let out as much air as possible from the bag.
- Insert plastic bag of water into problem area of shoe.
- Freeze the shoe overnight.
- Let ice thaw for about 20 minutes before removing from shoe.
Heating Method: best for a quick stretch on leather
What you’ll need:
- Thick socks
- Hair dryer
- Leather conditioner
- Put on the shoes while wearing thick socks (this will be a tight fit).
- Heat the problem area of the shoe with your hairdryer.
- Flex your feet for 30 seconds while heating.
- Remove heat from shoes, but continue wearing until they’ve cooled.
- Try on and repeat if necessary.
- Apply leather conditioner to shoes to replenish the depleted moisture from the heat.
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