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Sometimes, you’ll find a perfect shoe with a less than perfect fit. With synthetic materials like plastic, the stretching process may be more difficult than that of leather or fabric. Luckily, with the use of some common household items like kitchen storage bags and a hairdryer, your shoes can find that desired fit.
- 1 Wear thick socks and put on the shoe. Wearing thick socks before putting on the shoe will give more room for it to stretch. Wear one or two pairs to fit into the shoe snugly. If the shoes have zippers, zip them up as far as they can go.
- 2 Use the blow dryer in 20-30 second intervals. While on the hottest setting, hold the blow dryer a few inches away from the shoe and heat the areas that feel tight. Wiggle your foot and toes to allow the plastic to expand.[2]
- 3 Walk while wearing the shoe until the shoe cools. While the shoe is still hot from the blow dryer, walk around the house to allow the shoe to stretch more. Leave on the thick socks to allow for the shoe to expand.
- 4 Remove your socks and try on the shoe. Use this time to ensure that the shoes now fit. If they still don’t feel right, put the socks back on and continue to blow dry and stretch. Work the shoe with heat and your foot until it fits exactly how you want.
- Run your thumb between your skin and the shoe to stretch the fit for shoes that come past the ankle or calf.[4]
- 1 Fill a resealable bag halfway with water. Use a durable bag that will not come undone through the process. Fill it with enough water to fit inside of your shoe. Remove the excess air from the…
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