How can I stretch my child’s shoes?

How can I stretch my child’s shoes?

Have your child put on thick socks before slipping on the new pair of leather shoes. ADVERTISEMENT. Blow-dry the shoes for a couple of minutes, specifically the tight spots around the toes and heels. Keep her feet inside the shoes until they cool.

Can shoe stretchers increase shoe size?

Stretching won’t increase shoes by a whole size. But they work well for making small adjustments that can make a big difference to how your feet feel. So if your new shoes are way too small, don’t mess about with shoe stretchers: just return them & get your money back.

What can I use instead of a shoe stretcher?

Wear them in the evening. If your shoes are just a little uncomfortable, try wearing them around the house. Thick socks and a blow dryer. Frozen zip-close bag. The peeled potato trick. Adjustable shoe trees. Shoe stretch sprays and liquids. Find a shoe repair professional.

How long do you leave shoes in a shoe stretcher?

Put the stretcher into the shoe so that it’s tight against the toe box. Turn the handle until you see the shoe expand and leave it for six to eight hours. Try it on to see if it fits—if it doesn’t, turn the handle a few more times and repeat the process until it does.