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Fitting shoes can be tricky. I used to use shoe stretch I got at the shoe repair store but I ran out. To get a new pair to fit just right, I applied regular rubbing alcohol to the pressure points (inside and out) and walked around as it dried. And it WORKED! (Did it a couple of times.) Mine were rough suede, try a little on a spot that is not seen to test other sorts of leathers.
By Pam from L.A., CA
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RE: Frugal Shoe Stretch
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Post By dot (Guest Post)
(03/30/2007)
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I tried this a number of years ago. I believe I read it somewhere.
It was on a pair of leather cowboy type shoes.
I poured neatsfoot oil(this is an oil that is used on the leather to soften new saddles) inside the shoes, a tablespoon or so in each shoe and spread it around to coat the inner leather, then I put plastic bags on my feet over a pair of socks. I then walked around the house in the shoes. I did this several days in a row. It works beautifully.
RE: Frugal Shoe Stretch
think will try that with an OLD pair.and I'm one that will not even wear a good pair if raining . Got to change my ways of thinking ! thanks
RE: Frugal Shoe Stretch
This is good, Pam. Thanks! My Dad swears by his years-old technique: wearing his new shoes/boots into the bathtub. (Yes, getting them totally absolutely soaking wet, inside and out.) He walks around in them whilst they dry. (Can you imagine anything more uncomfortable?) I much prefer your recommendation!
Cheers,
Rose Anne
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