How do you break in hard canvas shoes?

Each time you don your shoes, they’ll soften up a bit. Since water doesn’t damage canvas, give your shoes a spin in a light rain or mist them with water from a spray bottle before you wear them out. A little moisture helps soften the fabric. Allow the shoes to air-dry thoroughly afterward.

How long does it take to break in canvas shoes?

Expect to experience the canvas upper stretching and loosening over the course of 4-6 weeks in a new pair of Converse. To speed up the stretching process make sure you properly break in in your Converse using the tips provided in the first section of this article.

Do canvas shoes loosen up?

You can stretch canvas shoes with DIY methods such as using heat, stuffing them with newspaper and socks, wearing them around the house, using a stretching device, or taking them to a cobbler. If one method doesn’t work, try another until you find one that makes your shoes fit right.