3 Easy Methods That Will Save Your Too-Tight Shoes
At times when we order shoes online, we're sad to find out that it is a bit tight. Normally, on online shopping, we buy when there is discount. So, who wants to waste money over tight shoes. Thanks to some wonderful people who have found a solution, which I love sharing with you all.
Place the bottom of the ziplock bags into the bottom of your shoe. Use your hand to press the bags into all the nooks and crannies inside your shoe as best you can.
Once the bags are in place, carefully fill the interior ziplock bag with water until it fills up the inside of the shoe. Carefully seal the bag, then seal the outer bag too if you’re using one.
Carefully place the shoes into your freezer, and leave them there until the water inside the bag is frozen solid. As the water freezes it will expand (by approximately 9%!) and stretch out your shoes.
Remove the shoes from your freezer to allow the ice to thaw slightly. (You just need it to thaw enough that you can wiggle the bagged ice block out of the shoe!)
Once you get the ice out, your shoes should be nicely stretched and ready to wear!
A variation on this method is to take a pair of cotton socks, soak them in rubbing alcohol and squeeze out the excess. Then put on the socks and wear with the shoes until the alcohol dries. Repeat several times if necessary.
Method #1 – Freezer
You’ll need:- Two large ziplock bags
- Water
Place the bottom of the ziplock bags into the bottom of your shoe. Use your hand to press the bags into all the nooks and crannies inside your shoe as best you can.
Once the bags are in place, carefully fill the interior ziplock bag with water until it fills up the inside of the shoe. Carefully seal the bag, then seal the outer bag too if you’re using one.
Carefully place the shoes into your freezer, and leave them there until the water inside the bag is frozen solid. As the water freezes it will expand (by approximately 9%!) and stretch out your shoes.
Remove the shoes from your freezer to allow the ice to thaw slightly. (You just need it to thaw enough that you can wiggle the bagged ice block out of the shoe!)
Once you get the ice out, your shoes should be nicely stretched and ready to wear!
Method #2 – Rubbing Alcohol
You’ll need:- Rubbing alcohol
- Small spray bottle
A variation on this method is to take a pair of cotton socks, soak them in rubbing alcohol and squeeze out the excess. Then put on the socks and wear with the shoes until the alcohol dries. Repeat several times if necessary.
Method #3 – Hairdryer & Socks
You’ll need:
- Hairdryer
- A pair of thick socks