What can I use instead of a shoe stretcher?

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.

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.

How long does it take to stretch shoes with a shoe stretcher?

Insert the shoe stretchers into the shoes, making sure they are expanded as much as the shoe will allow before inserting them. Turn the knob to begin stretching the shoe and keep turning it until you feel resistance. Leave the stretcher in at least overnight—and sometimes for as long as 24 to 48 hours.

How do you stop tight shoes from hurting your feet?

Change to better-fitting footwear. Avoid high heels and tight shoes. Do stretches for your toes and toe joints. Try shoe inserts. Ask your doctor about surgery.

Can you stretch shoes yourself?

With a hairdryer and some thick socks, you can stretch out a pair of tight shoes rather quickly. Here’s what you need to do: Wear some really thick socks, put on your shoes and turn your blow dryer to medium heat. Run the hairdryer over different parts of the shoe for about thirty seconds at a time.

How do you stretch out shoes fast?

Rubbing Alcohol Spray the inside of the shoes and wear them for 20 to 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can simply rub the rubbing alcohol onto the parts of the shoes that need to be stretched or feel especially tight. After rubbing the tighter parts with alcohol, put the shoes on while they are wet, and wear them.