Remember this awkward situation when you finally after a long search find the shoes of your dreams, but according to the law of meanness, the right size is gone. Should you deny yourself the pleasure of acquiring a pair you like if it shakes you a little?
Of course, if the product is leather, then the problem disappears by itself, since this material stretches perfectly - you only need to wear shoes at home a couple of times, after putting on tight socks. But what if the material is leatherette or fabric? In this case, too, you can not despair, because one proven method of wearing shoes can “give” you one size. By the way, the advice will come in handy for pregnant women, because due to swelling of the legs in the 2-3 trimester, they no longer fit in the usual size, and buying new shoes for the sake of several months is a little expensive.
So, we present you 10 effective tips on how to inexpensively and quickly distribute shoes that presses or rubs.
10. Hot water
A very cheap and easy way to “give in” fabric a bit, especially when it comes to leather or suede. Simply pour in the middle of the shoes (sneakers, boots, etc.) very hot water (only in no case boiling water). Try not to get on the outside of the shoe, as you may damage the patent leather or vulnerable suede. Allow the shoes to stand with water for several minutes, then drain and cool the surface. While insoles and walls are still warm, try to immediately put shoes on thick socks and walk around the apartment. Do not take off your shoes until they dry on your own feet, assuming their natural shape. Another option for those who have no time to wear shoes around the apartment - wrap it in a natural cloth dipped in boiling water. After 30 minutes, remove the material, and rub the leather surface with wax or any oil. Leave the shoes for a day, then remove the remaining oil.
9. Paraffin from a candle
If old candle cinders or paraffin are littered with the house, then do not rush to throw them away. In the future, they will help you to wear brand new shoes, which often presses and rubs a little. Internet users are advised to grate the inside of the shoe with paraffin and leave it in this position for the night, and in the morning to remove the remaining material with a hard brush. Of course, this method will not give a whole size, but the risk of corns and corns will be significantly reduced.
8. Grain or cereal
Another simple and affordable method, as cereals and cereals can be found in the buffet of any home. Interestingly, it has established itself since the time of cowboys - famous lovers of flaunting in fashionable boots. So, thoroughly fill the block with cereal, which increases significantly in size when wet (rice, pasta, barley, buckwheat, etc.). Then, as in classic recipes, pour the cereal with warm water and leave overnight. As it swells, it will gradually stretch the tissue - such a tricky, unpretentious way. In the morning, remove the cereal with water, dry the surface and try the “new” size.
7. Alcohol
Surprisingly, despite the dubious consequences of this method (insoles and walls absorb a chemical smell), it is considered one of the most popular among the female population. New shoes from the inside must be rubbed with diluted alcohol (an old cologne or vodka will do). Then, if the surface allows, it is desirable to process the outer zone. Immediately after softening the fabric with alcohol, put on tight socks and put on shoes. Walk around the house for several hours, standing on toes, swinging your feet in different directions. By the way, if you rub one specific place, then you can locally treat it with alcohol without affecting the entire surface.
6. Wet paper or newspapers
If hot water is not suitable for your material (fabric, nubuck, suede), and feel sorry for the money for other funds listed, then you can try the good old grandfather way. Simply dampen old newspapers, magazines, or clumping paper with water and push it firmly into your shoes, paying attention to the toe area. The more reliable you stamp the paper, the stronger the surface of the shoe will stretch. Do not forget to distribute the paper evenly, otherwise you may disrupt the original shape of the shoe, deform it. Do not remove the paper until it has completely dried (approximately a day).
5. Laundry soap
It is interesting that bagging shoes are also worn out with the help of cheap laundry soap (though try it still find in modern conditions). It is enough to rub their shoes immediately before going out, which will be invisible to others and will not damage the surface of the fabric. Soap will reduce friction and reduce the risk of corns and bleeding wounds. However, putting the patch in a purse still does not hurt, since this method was popular when there were simply no other alternatives.
4. Castor oil
This oil is known for its nourishing and moisturizing properties. It is enough to rub the shoes from the outside and from the inside with castor oil (as a last resort, with any other vegetable) oil, and then put your shoes on, putting your feet in thick old socks. Walk around the apartment for several hours, performing various maneuvers with your foot, stretching the surface. Do not forget to wash and wipe the material dry after handling, as the oil tends to be well absorbed into the surface. Tip is most applicable to leather and dermatine shoes.
3. Hair dryer
Do not want to mess with hot water and wet the surface of new shoes - heat the walls with a hairdryer. To get started, put on the warm socks we already know (the thicker the better), and on top and a brand new pair of shoes. Next, turn on the hairdryer to the hottest mode and warm the outer surface from different sides for 10-15 minutes, paying particular attention to narrow areas. After the procedure, walk in warm shoes for another half hour. Warm shoes until material yields to the parameters you need.
2. Freezing
In contrast to the previous “warm” methods, we suggest that you try to freeze the squeezing shoes. To do this, pour water into dense plastic bags and make sure that they do not leak. Tamp them well inside new unshattered shoes. Wrap the items in paper or place them in cloth bags, then put them in the freezer. The liquid, as it freezes, will stretch the walls of the shoes well, which will allow them to become more free even, possibly, by a whole size. Do not forget that the container with water should be located symmetrically, otherwise you risk deforming new shoes.
1. Vinegar or kerosene
The extravagant method, as it involves the use of volatile and unpleasant in smell substances. We recommend using it only when other options have no effect. For the desired effect, it is enough to saturate the narrow areas of the shoe with diluted vinegar with water (up to 3%) or pure kerosene. Eyewitnesses say that this method helps a lot if the shoes are tight in the toe area.
Do not deny yourself the purchase of a little squeezing shoes, because the proven “grandmothers” life hacks have helped out not a single generation, allowing you to carry even the tightest pair.