Request: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
Archived on 09/10/2009
What kind of alcohol do you use to stretch leather shoes?
Alphonzo
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RE: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
Try using scented body spray from the dollar store. The first ingredient listed is alcohol, and it really does work. Just spray both inside and outside of the shoe, and wear until it dries. Repeat if needed.
If the shoe has a suede type finish, spray only the inside. This is cheap (only $1), and smells better than Shoe stretch or plain alcohol. Since it is meant to be sprayed on skin, it doesn't seem to irritate the skin on your feet while you are wearing the shoes waiting for them to dry. (02/16/2009)
By jean
RE: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
You can use cheap dollar store cologne to stretch shoes, as it is almost all alcohol anyway! I spray the tight spot both inside and out and then wear the shoe to stretch the leather out. You may have to spray several times. It works best with shoes that are not lined or have leather linings - although I have also tried it with some success on fabric shoes, too. (02/16/2009)
By pamphyila
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Request: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
Archived on 02/15/2009
Does anyone know what ingredients you can use to make homemake liquid shoe stretch. The products you purchase at the shoe repair shops really work but are very expensive for a little bottle.
Thanks,
Flame from Toronto, Ontario
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RE: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
I only know a very old way to stretch shoes and it has always worked for me. Put a plastic bag inside the shoes needing stretched, making sure the bags do not leak. Fill the bags with water, tie off tightly and put the shoes in the freezer. When the water freezes it will expand and stretch the shoes. Hope this is helpful. (12/08/2005)
By Carol
RE: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
Try pouring alcohol in the inside of shoes to be stretched and wearing them till the alcohol dries. When dry, your shoes will conform to your foot. (12/08/2005)
By sewingmamma
RE: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
At a shoe store, I was told by a highly trained fitter to rub some shoe moisturizing leather cream onto the exterior of the shoe to prevent cracking of the finish when stretching. (08/19/2006)
By cookwie
RE: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
Thanks sewingmama. Your idea works great. Might I add, to wrap feet in plastic so the socks won't stain and skin won't get irritated from the alcohol. (10/11/2007)
By Shelley
RE: Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch
I got this formula from a Thom McCann shoe salesman long ago. In a spray bottle, combine 3 parts water with 1 part alcohol. Shake to mix. Depending on if you want an overall stretch or just spot stretching, apply where needed and let dry in a shoe stretcher or while wearing (preferably not while walking around too much). This mixture will not harm your leather, but a stronger alcohol mix may.
- All Over Stretch: While wearing the shoes, apply to the entire outside of shoes using the mist setting. Don't saturate, but be sure to hit all the seams and all around the sole. If you don't have a shoe stretcher, apply it before driving to work or while at home reading the paper, watching tv, etc. Leave stretcher in shoe or wear shoes until dry (from 1 - 4 hours).
- Spot Stretching: Same as above but just spray where needed and let dry well.
You can repeat if necessary. (07/01/2008)
By Patty
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