Shoe Stretching – Get Comfortable

We spend a lot of time on our feet wearing shoes.  So they better be comfortable.  However sometimes they can be tight in places which can cause discomfort.  One great to correct this problem is with shoe stretching.  There are devices to do so and we’ll discuss them further.

Shoe stretching is accomplished through a device called (oddly enough) a shoe stretcher.  It is a device frequently made from wood or molded plastic.  It fits inside of your shoe.  The device usually has a threaded rod which expands the stretcher when turned.

In this way the device enables your shoe to be stretched sufficiently to reduce or remove the binding and discomfort caused.  There are many kinds of shoe stretching devices available and you can find a great deal more information on them by searching through the Internet.

However what you would normally do is to determine what part of your shoes are uncomfortable.  Then insert the shoe stretcher such that the part which expands can contact the area of discomfort.  Before stretching use a special spray which softens the leather and which makes it easier to stretch without straining or potentially cracking the leather.

At this point you would expand the shoe stretcher and leave it expanded for about an hour or so.  It is important to stretch your shoes a little bit at a time so that you don’t overdo it. You can always try to stretch out your shoes a little more but if you go too far, then your shoes will slip and be uncomfortable because they are too loose.

You can find these devices at shoe stores and through a variety of online merchants.  They are designed for both men’s and women’s shoes.  They are also designed for a left shoe and a right shoe so make certain you use the correct orientation when you need to stretch out your shoes.

These devices are normally sold in pairs and can cost from $10 to $30.  Some of these shoe stretchers also have smaller protrusions so you can stretch out areas such as in the toe of your shoes. 

You can find out much more helpful information concerning types of stretchers and specific recommendations by visiting websites which specialize in them.  Simply do an Internet search on the topic to find many helpful and informative sites.  In this way you can properly stretch your shoes and achieve a very comfortable fit.