How To Stretch Sneakers Or Sneakers That Are Tight At Home One Size Larger In Length Or Increase In Width

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How to stretch sneakers or sneakers at home

Many of us have faced the problem of tight shoes. It is distracting, painful, and harmful. If we are talking about sports shoes, then the problem only gets worse. After all, the main purpose of sneakers and sneakers is to be comfortable and not restrict movement. Is it possible to deal with the problem and stretch athletic shoes at home?

Is it possible to stretch sneakers or sneakers that are small

Before you start changing the size of your athletic shoes yourself, consider the factors that affect the result.

1. The materials from which the sports shoes are made are stretchable, but mainly in width.
2. Do not expect to lengthen textile shoes by more than half a size. Only leather products can be stretched one size.
3. The fastening seams on the shoe do not stretch.
4. Synthetic rigid materials are difficult to deform and are easily damaged when stretched.

Professional means for increasing shoe size

If for some reason you cannot return tight trainers or sneakers to the store, use professional stretch products. In shoe repair shops they use:

• surface treatment liquid;
• pads on which to pull shoes that require stretching.

Manufacturers offer special sprays and stretching foams as a liquid to help increase the length of the shoe. When buying them, pay attention to the purpose. If the spray is labeled "for all types of natural leather", then it will be ineffective for textile sneakers.

Test on an inconspicuous area of the shoe before using stretch products

Mode of application.

1. Shake the stretcher foam can.
2. Apply the contents evenly to problem areas on the inside and outside.
3. Slip wet shoes over thick woolen or terry socks.
4. Walk in it until the spray dries completely.
5. Repeat the procedure several times to completely eliminate the discomfort.

The analog of professional shoes are mechanical devices: shoe spreaders, mechanical stretchers, mold holders. As a rule, they are universal, suitable for several sizes and different completeness. The spacers are equipped with a screw mechanism that provides force expansion. Additionally included are plastic overlays for prominent features of the foot. Such devices are not cheap, but they can also be used repeatedly.

Mechanical stretching for shoes helps to increase their size in length and width

Method of using mechanical shoe spreader:

• spray the shoes with stretching spray or dampen them with water;
• insert a mechanical spacer inside the sneaker or sneaker, having previously installed plastic pads on it;
• apply tension to the shoe using the screw mechanism. This should be done carefully so as not to damage the material;
• leave to dry completely;
• repeat the procedure if necessary.

How to increase the length and width of your shoes at home

The easiest popular way to stretch is to put on tight sports shoes over wet wool socks and walk in them until they are completely dry. The method is long and not very pleasant. Once is enough only for genuine leather shoes. For other materials, you will have to repeat the procedure several times.

You can use alcohol or alcohol-based liquids instead of water. Under their action, the material softens and becomes more pliable to change its shape.

Alcohol promotes softening of the material from which the shoes are sewn and its subsequent stretching

Alcohol is great for stretching sneakers with a rubber front or back.

1. Spread rubber surfaces with a cotton pad moistened with alcohol-based liquid.
2. Apply mechanical action to a still wet surface: use a stretcher block or put on sneakers on thick socks and walk until completely dry.

How to quickly expand rag shoes: the ice method

This method is based on the property of a liquid, familiar from a school physics course: water expands when it goes into a solid state, increasing in volume. This creates pressure on the surface of the shoe, causing it to stretch.

Procedure:

1. Insert a thick plastic bag inside each sneaker or sneaker and straighten it well inside.
2. Pour in water and tie the bags tightly.
3. Place your shoes in the freezer for 24 hours.
4. If you press your fingers and you need to stretch the front of the sneaker, then put a towel rolled with a roller under your heels.
5. Take shoes out of the freezer.
6. Wait for the ice to melt a little.
7. Take out the packages.
8. Use a tissue to wipe off excess moisture and dry your shoes.

This method is suitable for both natural and artificial dense materials.

Thermal stretching of textile and fabric sneakers

The essence of the method is to treat shoes with a hairdryer.

1. Wear trainers or trainers over thick woolen socks.
2. Warm up problem areas with a hair dryer for 20-30 minutes.
3. Walk in your shoes until they cool.

The method is effective and, importantly, does not impair the original quality of the shoe.

Stretching new suede sneakers with a hairdryer - video

We use newspapers

There is another well-known method - newspaper. Our grandmothers actively used it. For stretching, they used wet newspapers, which they stuffed the shoes tightly with and waited for them to dry. In this case, the rammed wet paper dries naturally for at least three days, the insoles and the surface of the shoes get wet and deformed. This method has more disadvantages than advantages, so today it can hardly be called effective.

Newspaper and other homemade ways to stretch shoes - video

To make the best decision about which method to choose, compare the cost of the shoe and the cost of adjusting it.

The Right Ways to Stretch Baby Shoes

The best solution is to return uncomfortable sneakers or sneakers to the store or use the services of a professional shoemaker. If you nevertheless decided to fix the problem yourself, use the tips:

• use only those methods in which the shoes are not stretched on the child's leg;
• use the ice method from folk remedies;
• purchase special stretch pads for kids' shoes.

Remember that your child's shoes must be the right size. Wearing tight or short fabric sneakers deforms the foot and can lead to health problems.

When choosing one method or another, weigh the pros and cons. Give preference to professional stretching methods and remember that you can increase the length or width of athletic shoes by no more than one size. If the pair is small for you, the best solution is to change it to a new one.