Quick Tips on how to stretch and mold new shoes

How do you mold and stretch a pair of shoes to fit your feet when you are short on time:


First point is to buy footwear that fits, don't know if you are check the guide here on how to measure your feet,

If you have several days to mold your shoes to your foot shape that I recommend following this guide.

We have all done it though, got a brand new pair of shoes for an event and you need to wear them the day that you brought them! So follow the following tips:
  • Remember shoes will soften in the heel you can however gently roll the back of the heel over with your thumbs to soften the edge.
  • Shoes will only give across the width not the length and only a few mm. So if the shoes were super tight to begin with they will not give enough to become comfortable.
  • Put on a pair of socks, grab your new shoes and your hairdryer. Turn the hairdryer onto hot and gently direct the head towards the shoe, approx 15cm away be careful though as you do not want to burn the leather, if it's suede put the heat even further away. Heat the leather up but not to a burning point.
  • Put the shoes on your feet and walk around them as they cool. The heat will soften the leather and allow it to mold to the shape of your foot. Repeat if required.
  • Finally notice any points that feel like they will rub on the first wear and put a plaster on this will ensure you have a great night and no sore feet or blisters!