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How do you fit tight heels?

Published in Shoe Stretching 3 mins read

Fitting tight heels often requires stretching them. Here are several methods to consider, drawn from common shoe-stretching techniques:

Methods to Stretch Tight Heels

Several methods can effectively stretch tight heels, making them more comfortable. These techniques address different materials and degrees of tightness.

1. Wear Them in the Evening

  • Why: Your feet tend to swell throughout the day. Wearing the heels in the evening when your feet are slightly larger can help gradually stretch the shoes.
  • How: Wear the heels around the house for short periods each evening.

2. Thick Socks and a Blow Dryer

  • Why: The heat from the blow dryer, combined with the thick socks, helps to expand the shoe material.
  • How:
    1. Put on thick socks.
    2. Wear the heels.
    3. Use a blow dryer on medium heat, focusing on the tight areas while flexing your feet.
    4. Continue until the shoes cool.
    5. Repeat as needed.

3. Frozen Zip-Close Bag

  • Why: Water expands when frozen, stretching the shoe.
  • How:
    1. Fill zip-close bags with water.
    2. Place them inside the heels, ensuring they fill the tight areas.
    3. Put the heels in the freezer until the water freezes.
    4. Let the ice thaw slightly before removing the bags.

4. Stuff in Newspapers

  • Why: This method gradually stretches the shoes over time.
  • How:
    1. Crumple newspapers and stuff them tightly into the heels.
    2. Ensure the newspaper fills the tight areas.
    3. Leave the newspaper in the shoes for a few days, replacing it if it gets damp.

5. Use the Peeled Potato Hack

  • Why: The moisture and shape of the potato can gently stretch the shoe.
  • How:
    1. Peel a large potato and shape it to fit snugly into the toe of the heel.
    2. Leave the potato in the shoe overnight.
    3. Remove the potato in the morning and wipe away any moisture.

6. Adjustable Shoe Trees

  • Why: Shoe trees help maintain the shape of the shoe and can be adjusted to stretch specific areas.
  • How: Insert the shoe trees into the heels and adjust them to stretch the tight areas. Leave them in for several hours or overnight.

7. Shoe Stretch Sprays and Liquids

  • Why: These products soften the material, making it easier to stretch.
  • How:
    1. Spray the inside of the heels with the shoe stretch spray or liquid.
    2. Immediately wear the heels with thick socks or use a shoe stretcher.

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