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How to stretch shoes in the bootleg at home. How to stretch faux leather boots? Shoes made of artificial materials

Do you like boots, but they are too narrow in the bootleg? You lack a couple of centimeters for a perfect fit and they do not fasten?

Solving this problem is real. You can use the services of a shoe workshop, where the master will stretch the bootleg to the desired volume.

But you can stretch the shaft yourself. There are many ways to bring the volume of boots to the ideal at home. Here are the most common ones:

1. Manufacturers cosmetics shoe care Twist, Salton, Salamander, Kiwi and others offer a solution to our "tight" problem using special stretching tools. They are aimed at softening the skin in tight places.

Apply foam on the outside of the boot shaft. After that, putting on a thick terry sock on your leg, put on shoes and wear until completely dry. Repeat the procedure for several days in a row until the result is achieved. If you want to stretch shoes with a patent or suede surface, then the product must be applied inside.

2. You can use diluted 3% vinegar- lubricate the inside of the boots with it, and apply the same special purchased remedy, which we wrote about in paragraph 1. But this option is not suitable for winter shoes with fur lining.

3. Leather shoes can be stretched by warming them up.: pour boiling water over the top of the boot and put on the leg. The heat will soften the boots and they will take desired shape.

4. Castor oil not only cares for leather products, but also softens them. The application algorithm is the same as that of the product purchased in the store.

5.If the boots are not made of very thin skin, varnish or husky, then try to stretch them with an iron and a flannel napkin. Unfasten your boots, straighten the tops and lay on ironing board. Steam thoroughly through a damp cloth. When the skin is steamed and moisturized, gently, without jerking, stretch the skin to the sides until right size. After that, stuff it tightly with paper and fasten *. After this procedure, let them stand for 2-3 days.

6. Put on high soaked in right place socks on your feet, and then boots. Walk around for half an hour and take it off. If necessary, repeat the procedure several times.

7. Stuff the boots tightly with damp, pre-moistened paper* and leave them to dry completely in the room. You can not put shoes on the battery - the skin is deformed, bumps appear.

8. Soccer ball chamber and pump can help you stretch tight shoes. Moisten the shaft with water, place the camera inside the boot and pump it up. This method does not claim to be the most effective and fastest - rather an alternative to the usual wearing of a wet boot on the leg.

It should be remembered that not all shoes can be "painlessly" stretched. First of all, it depends on the material, elasticity, the presence of decorations and seams, and other details. shoes from artificial materials stretching is very difficult and dangerous - the fibers are severely damaged, which leads to rapid wear and deformation. Approach this issue carefully and thoughtfully.
Is the bootleg of seasonal shoes “shrunken” again?

Improper storage of shoes can backfire again in a year with tight tops. To prevent, keep following recommendations:

  • - put dry, clean shoes in the closet;
  • Stuff your socks and bootlegs tightly with paper.

These simple tips will help you forget about the discomfort in your favorite boots once and for all.
Let your shoes bring you only pleasant sensations!

* for light boots use plain paper- printing ink can be transferred to the skin.

Shoes mass production sewn according to certain patterns with standard proportions. But the structure of each person is individual, and the width (volume) of the pair of shoes you like does not always correspond to the actual size of the bootleg. If the boots do not “sit down” on the leg right away, this is not a reason to refuse them. It will be difficult to sew in a shaft that is too wide, but if, on the contrary, it is slightly narrow, it can be increased. How to stretch the top of a genuine leather boot at home?

There are several effective methods increase in leg circumference. You can also take shoes to the atelier, but at home you can do it faster and, importantly, cheaper. We present the most effective ways, but it is important to remember that only shoes made from natural materials: leather, suede, fur shoes (ugg boots, high boots). Also amenable to slight deformation Rubber Shoes, and products made of leatherette or lacquer can lose their aesthetic appeal from such procedures - crack and even tear.

Stretching with socks and… hair dryer

How to stretch the top of your boots at home with conventional hair dryer? First you need to put on 2-3 pairs thin socks and put on boots. At first they will press, but the longer you hold on like this, the more the bootleg will stretch. You can put on 2 pairs of socks first, and when the leg becomes comfortable in them, put on the third pair and repeat the procedure. For more quick results problem areas (where the foot does not pass well or the strongest pressure is felt) are heated with a hair dryer turned on at maximum power and blowing warm or hot air for 30-45 seconds. It is important to keep the hair dryer at some distance from the shoes, since too close contact can burn the product.


Warm jets of air will make the skin more pliable, and therefore it will become easier to pull the shaft

The heated skin is first kneaded with hands, then its position is fixed on the leg - for this, they remain in the boots until they cool completely. If you hurry up and take off your shoes earlier, the product will take its toll. initial forms. After cooling, they remove excess socks and put on boots again - the procedure can help not from the first, but from the second or third time.

This method is suitable for increasing the shaft and for stretching any other areas of leather shoes.

Second life for newspapers

This method requires more time, but takes much less effort. Previously, when people wondered if it was possible to stretch the top of a leather boot, and the choice of improvised means was small, this method was especially popular. Stretch upper part boots will turn out if you first moisten them slightly hot water(about 50 ° C), then stuff with dense material - newspapers, tamping it well, and leave it in this state for several days.

This time is enough for the shoes not only to stretch, but also to fix with new parameters.

Tip: Instead of newspapers, it is better to use plain paper. white paper, as it will definitely not leave marks on the shoes.

shoe freeze

A very original, but really working method is to place boots in an ordinary household freezer. First, the boots should be prepared: about half the volume of water is taken into a plastic zip bag, the remaining air is squeezed out of it and closed. Best suited for this procedure special packages for freezing - they have greater strength, therefore they definitely will not burst in the freezer.

If you need to stretch the shaft, you will need a 3-4 liter bag, and to stretch the toe part, a liter bag is enough. The filled bag is put into the boots, then the shoes are placed in the freezer to completely freeze the liquid. It is important to place the shoes in such a way that the water is evenly distributed in it - then the stretching of the boot will occur symmetrically.


The freezing method effectively affects almost any material.

After the water turns into ice, the shoes are taken out of the freezer and allowed to melt, the bag is taken out, the boots are dried and tried on. If you try to immediately remove the ice from the boots, this can damage them - when water freezes, it expands and increases in volume.

Alcohol

This tool expands leather shoes. Alcohol 70% is especially suitable - in such a concentration it will not harm even when it is necessary to stretch the tops of suede boots. At first problem area they are treated with alcohol from a spray bottle, then shoes are put on and remain in them for 5-7 minutes: during this time, the alcohol is absorbed into the shoes, and its excess evaporates. The longer you stay in the shoe after applying alcohol to it, the more effective the result will be.


Recommendations for the use of various methods

Castor oil

It is often used to soften rough skin. Castor oil is heated in a water bath, best of all - in an enameled or glass container, then a sponge is moistened in it and the top of the boot is wiped with it. After that, it is recommended to put on socks, stockings or thick tights and walk in shoes for at least 3 hours. Then the oil is reheated, the shoes are treated with it and left in the boots for another 30 minutes - until dry. This is usually enough time to break in boots that are too tight around the leg.

wedge-shaped stretch

This is professional cobbler's equipment and is rarely found at home, but if somehow it ended up in the bins, it is definitely worth using. The shoe stretcher is a wedge-shaped mechanism with a scrolling handle. It is inserted into the top of the boot, opens and remains in this state for several minutes - this contributes to the stretching of the shoe.


It is better to entrust this method of stretching to specialists, since it is not so easy to work with the leather of boots.

Stretching sprays

Sold in the same departments as other shoe care products: sponges, sprays, brushes. There is always an instruction on the packaging that tells how to properly stretch shoes using this chemical agent, and there is also a list of materials for which the agent can be used. Usually it is genuine leather and rubber. And if you are interested in how to stretch suede boots in the shaft, the instructions should be read very carefully - some products are allowed to be used on such material, and some are categorically not recommended.

Before using the spray, it is worth conducting a test control: apply a small amount of funds on an inconspicuous area and leave for a quarter of an hour - if there are no visible changes on the boot (darkening, lightening, cracking), the spray can be used without the risk of damaging the product.


Professional products are used not only for stretching the tops, but also for narrow socks or small volume in the foot area.

How to stretch rubber shoes

Genuine Leather stretches well, unlike rubber. But this does not mean that rubber boots cannot be enlarged in the bootleg: it is possible, only this should be done very delicately - with sharp scissors or a scalpel, neat small cuts are made around the perimeter of the bootleg. First, two symmetrical cuts are applied, if they are not enough, two more are added. Then it is necessary to walk in boots for 10-15 minutes, if after that they continue to press, the number of incisions is increased.

Simple recommendations will help facilitate the process of stretching shoes. If immediately upon trying on it becomes obvious that the bootleg is small, you should ask the store - perhaps their service involves a shoe stretching service. Sometimes it's even free.

The top of winter shoes, made of genuine leather or suede, can be expanded by 2-3 centimeters. If this is not enough, it is better to refuse such shoes: further expansion may damage them. Easier to expand the shaft, which is sewn with rubber inserts - they create a supply of elasticity and provide a more comfortable fit.


How to stretch the ankle women's boots using professional pads

It is also worth remembering that:

  • if the shaft is subject to stretching, this must be done in the area of ​​​​the locks - if the shaft is too narrow, each fastening of the locks provokes mechanical damage, which leads to their rapid breakdown;
  • when freezing shoes, it is important to ensure that water does not get on it - this can lead to the formation of cracks on the surface of the product;
  • when stretching shoes under the influence high temperatures it is necessary to periodically lubricate it with cream or glycerin - this allows you to save normal level humidity, avoid cracks and drying out;

How to stretch leather boots so that expensive shoes are not deformed and damaged, do not become larger or even smaller than the required size? Such questions begin to worry the happy owner of the acquired elegant pair, who found that she was in a hurry with the purchase and could not wear it at all. Very often, shoes are bought in the hope that they will disperse, break apart or stretch, but in reality nothing of the kind happens and the foot seems to be clamped in a vise.

1 How to stretch leather winter shoes?

Comfortable and properly sized shoes - not only a comfortable attitude, but also the health of the legs, spine, beautiful posture. If you really like the boots (and they are, since they are bought), there is an opportunity to solve the problem. To do this, you need to know some tricks for handling both leather and other materials.

Giving advice in the case when there is already a pair that requires immediate action is in vain, but when buying any shoes, you should first of all be guided not by considerations of fashion or special beauty, but by assessing your own feet and the suitability of these products for it. The structure of the limbs of each person has individual characteristics, and boots with wide top are hardly appropriate on a thin calf, while stretched on full leg a tight product disrupts blood circulation and contributes to damage to the fittings.

Often there is a need to stretch the bootleg, because when buying shoes, a woman does not pay attention to whether it fastens on her leg to the end. Or draws, but thinks that the skin will stretch to the desired volume when worn. Having decided on exactly where the boots are pressed, it is best to take them to the workshop, but you can stretch the tops on your own, at home.

There are several pretty simple ways. For example, you can:

  1. Pull on several pairs of socks, then put on shoes that require an increase and walk around the room in them for a while. Revealing problem areas, warm them up with a hair dryer for at least 30 seconds each, then stretch your legs well in boots and repeat the room walk procedure again. Walking continues until the shoes are completely cool, after which the procedure can be repeated after a while. If this winter boots with a thick natural fur inside, then one may be enough, because the pile is pressed into the sock in the shape of the leg, which can give the millimeters necessary for comfort.
  2. Apply a special stretching spray. Such funds are available for different types skin. You should apply the substance in the form of foam to the problem areas of the boots, then fill them from the inside with crumpled into dense clods newsprint, leaving at room temperature for the night. The spray is prepared with components that are absorbed into the skin overnight without a trace, and by repeating the procedure again if necessary, the boots can be worn.
  3. Correct the situation when the boots are not just tight, but small in size. Identical plastic bags, into which an equal amount of water is poured, are placed inside the shoes, which are then placed in the freezer or on the balcony if it is frosty outside. Before the procedure, it is necessary to lubricate the boots with a thick layer of shoe cream or glycerin. The method is good for fur shoes, but you can apply it to non-insulated shoes. The main secret is to let the ice thaw instead of pulling it out with the bag immediately. This can rip the seams off the shoes.
  4. Use an alcohol solution. Any alcohol-containing liquid (vodka, cologne, lotion on alcohol) is applied from the inside of the product, after which the boots are put on toes. Alcohol, by softening the skin, helps it take the shape of the leg. This method is especially good if you need to spread the tops.
  5. Wrap shoes in cotton fabric soaked in hot water for half an hour, then generously smear it with castor oil, stuff it with newspapers and leave it like that for a day. This method perfectly helps to stretch the skin in cases where the shoes have dried out due to improper preparation for storage in the summer.
  6. Get a special stretching machine. They are made of wood, of a fairly simple design, which allows, with the help of rotary knob increase the size of the boot on a special wedge. The device can be left in the product for some time, gradually increasing the wedge in diameter.

2 How to stretch shoes made of other materials?

Not only leather shoes are purchased incorrectly, so there are ways to stretch for different materials used for the manufacture of wardrobe items. Often the problem arises of how to stretch rubber boots or leatherette products.

Boost your shoes with wool socks

Real "grandmother's" boots made of rubber are almost impossible to increase, but modern ones, made of polyvinyl chloride, are quite realistic if you pour them intensively hot water, let stand for 30 minutes, and then put on legs, which are artificially increased in size by several pairs of socks. Some advisers immediately after hot water recommend standing with their feet in a container with cold water, but it all depends on the quality of the material of manufacture. There is a possibility that a beautiful color coating will crack or deform due to temperature changes. Then stretching will turn into annihilation.

Stretching boots at home

Stretching leatherette boots or faux leather involves less effort, but because of this, there are more ways. Among them:

  • application inside abundant foam from laundry soap;
  • use of newspapers;
  • alcohol and alcohol-containing solutions;
  • heating;
  • freezing;
  • Castor oil;
  • raw peeled potatoes;
  • spray for artificial leather;
  • vegetable oil treatment inside and out.

In each of these cases, it is necessary to put shoes on your feet in thick socks and break them in as you move around the room.

3 Prefer professionals

Leather shoes are always expensive and some pairs bought for their great looks may lose it completely when worn. artisanal ways and grandfather methods. In any case, this will also take time, because almost every method boils down to the fact that you need to walk in shoes after the procedure. And if you consider that this is an uncomfortable pair, since it needs correction, then legs that cannot be bought for any money suffer.

In the workshop, shoes are stretched using special devices that perform the procedure without traumatic damage to the surface, gradually. The increase can be carried out both by the "dry" method and by using special solutions, on wooden blocks, repeating the shape of the leg.

Lengthening is carried out both in width and in length, with preliminary measurements taken. And while the hostess walks in a comfortable, but old pair, a new one is prepared for her skillfully and technologically, although you can stretch the boots at home. There are many ways, there is time, legs are available, the main thing is that the result is not deplorable.

Often new couple shoes in the store seem convenient and comfortable, and when worn, it begins to press and rub. Also, new boots or shoes can shrink and shrink if they get too wet. In this case, stretching is required.

It can be done different methods. The most effective and safest will be contacting a shoe shop. In this case, the craftsmen will stretch the shoes using a special stretcher block, which is selected according to the type and material of the product.

However, in shoe stores, shoes are mainly stretched only in the instep and shaft, i.e. in width. Pulling a pair in length is very difficult. Besides, in this case product may be damaged or deformed.

Masters do not recommend stretching shoes made of all materials other than genuine leather. But many try to distribute and make products a size larger on their own. In this article, we will look at how to stretch shoes at home quickly and safely.

Before stretching leather shoes to size or products made from other materials using folk remedies, try using special professional tools. This is a stretching spray or aerosol that is sold in shoe stores, salons or departments. The agent is selected for the type of material, sprayed inside or outside the product according to the instructions. Then .

If professional remedies do not help or you do not want to use this spray, you can try folk methods. The technique is also selected according to the type of material from which the products are made. Let's look at how to stretch the tops of boots and boots. Learn what to do to stretch sneakers and shoes.

Stretching leather shoes with freezing and boiling water

Genuine leather shoes are much easier to stretch than other materials. Genuine leather under aggressive influence various external factors stretched both in length and in width. To adjust your shoe size slightly, dampen a thick wool sock and wear it with your shoes. Wear a pair for two to three hours a day. However, this is not very fast way as it will take seven to ten days.

To stretch leather boots at home, boiling water is often used. Pour hot water into boots or boots and pour immediately. When the products have cooled slightly, put on a pair of thick, dense woolen or knitted sock and walk until it is completely dry. If you are afraid to pour boiling water inside the shoes, you can hold the pair over boiling water and then spread it.

Freezing is extreme, but effective method. Fill two plastic bags half or 1/4 full with water, tie tightly, and place inside each shoe. The shoes are then placed in the freezer overnight. When water freezes, it expands and increases in volume. As a result, this puts a lot of pressure on the skin and stretches the material.

You can put one bag in the area that is tight, or put one bag in both the heel and the toe. And if you need to stretch the top of the boot, another bag is placed in this place and the boot is fastened with a zipper. After the procedure, remove the shoes from freezer, wait for the water to melt a little and remove the bags. Dry shoes, sneakers or boots thoroughly in vivo.

Vaseline and alcohol for stretching leather shoes

Another way to stretch is castor oil and petroleum jelly. By the way, such products are quite safe for natural skin. As a result of this processing, the shoes are stretched by one or two sizes. She acquires beautiful shine and aesthetic appearance. In addition, Vaseline will help mask cracks and scratches.

Mix vaseline and castor oil in half, generously smear the inside and place a block of plastic or wood. You can buy such a last at a shoe or hardware store. Leave the product for a day, then remove the stretcher and the remnants of the product, remove with a cotton pad.

Alcohol, vodka, cologne or even common remedy for washing windows and glasses will soften the skin. To do this, mix the selected component halfway with water and lubricate each product inside and out. Treat the heel most carefully. To prevent alcohol from drying out natural or artificial leather, treat the material with warm Vaseline. How to polish leather shoes to a shine, read.

Five Ways to Stretch Faux Leather Shoes

  1. Soak woolen, knitted or terry socks in water, wring out well and put on your feet. Put on your shoes and walk like this until your socks are completely dry. Repeat the procedure daily for a week;
  2. Lubricate the inside of faux leather shoes with petroleum jelly or liquid cream. When the cream is absorbed, after two to three hours put the pair on a cotton sock. After that, shoes need to be broken in within half an hour;
  3. Wet paper or newspaper and stuff leatherette shoes tightly, but be careful not to overdo it so as not to deform the pair. Let the products dry naturally away from the battery and heater. Do not use a hair dryer or electrical appliances to dry! When the paper is dry, pull it out, the products should stretch slightly;
  4. Take cereals or grains that swell when interacting with water. To do this, place bags in the product and pour grain into it so that it occupies the entire internal space. Then pour water into the boots and leave overnight. When the cereal or grain swells, the artificial leather will be stretched;
  5. To stretch boots or boots made of leatherette in the top or instep, carefully dried products are treated inside with hot paraffin or laundry soap. Then you should break the shoes into a thick and tight sock for two days. As a result, the artificial material expands and the seams stop rubbing. After processing, carefully remove the remnants of paraffin or laundry soap with a knife, and grease the surface with petroleum jelly, or vegetable oil.

How to stretch suede and nubuck shoes

Suede is elastic and pliable, so if necessary, the material can be stretched. To do this, use the common method of wearing products on a wet thick sock. For this material do not use alcohol, vodka or cologne, otherwise it will crack!

In addition, the suede will remain oil stains and divorces. Aggressive ways with the use of boiling water and frost are also not suitable, as they deform the material and irrevocably spoil the appearance of the products.

In addition to the classic break-in, you can use the method with crumpled newspapers or paper. Stuff tightly paper materials tight shoes. While the newspapers will straighten out, the shoes or boots will stretch. Do not wet the newspaper with water or alcohol!

How to stretch patent and athletic shoes

  • To stretch patent leather shoes at home, you can use a solution of alcohol and water in the proportion of two parts alcohol to one part water. Dip socks in the prepared composition, put them on your feet and put on shoes. Walk like this until your socks are dry. Instead of alcohol, you can take vodka, cologne or vinegar;
  • can be wrapped in warm damp terry towel and leave it like this overnight. Then the products are put on and worn out until they are completely dry;
  • Lacquered new shoes with leather trim inside can be treated with lard or goose lard. To do this, lubricate the inside of the shoe with the product and leave to dry completely. The remaining fat is removed with alcohol. As a result Polished leather becomes elastic, soft supple and stretches, ceases to creak;
  • Warm up patent shoes with a hair dryer and grease the inside with petroleum jelly or fat cream. Then put on a tight and thick terry or knitted sock. Walk for one or two hours and again lubricate the inside with petroleum jelly or cream. Leave the products overnight;
  • For patent leather shoes you can also use methods with freezing or boiling water. After processing the product, it is important to dry and lubricate thoroughly. special cream, polish or balm;
  • To stretch sports shoes, for example, natural fabric or leather sneakers or sneakers, take a potato and peel it. Put the tuber in the sock of the product and leave for several hours. potato juice make the material elastic, resulting in summer, demi-season or winter sneakers stretch out.

Features of stretching shoes

Insulated products with fur inside do not wet the inside too much. By the way, in order to spread and stretch winter boots or boots, sometimes it is enough just to remove the insole. Do not stretch the shoes with hammering! Any procedures can be carried out only with clean and dried products.

Rubber boots made of PVC can be stretched by filling each product completely with boiling water. After five minutes, when the rubber has softened, pour out the water and wipe dry. Put your boots on thick terry or wool sock, walk for a few minutes and put in a bath or basin with cold water. Leave for an hour and then dry.

Shoes made of genuine, patent or artificial leather can be worn by a person with big size legs. But this method is not suitable for suede products, otherwise overstretching will occur, and the suede pair will become large.

Vinegar is considered a universal stretching method that is suitable for different materials. Mix the product with water and thoroughly saturate the inside of the products. Then break in boots or shoes for a tight and thick sock for one to two hours. Bad smell vinegar can be removed with soap solution. However, this method must be used carefully to suede shoes because suede doesn't like moisture.

After working on any materials, dry the shoes thoroughly in natural conditions and treat with shoe cream, polish or spray. In addition, you can also apply folk remedies. For example, for natural skin suit vaseline, for artificial - vegetable oil, For rubber boots- glycerin.

To speed up the drying process, fill the steam with crumpled paper or newspaper. When wet, change the paper to a new one. Detailed rules how to dry your shoes quickly and safely, you will find at the link.

Instruction

Buy at the hardware store special agent, which serves for stretching. Sometimes it is used to eliminate friction during wear. new shoes. Treat it inside and out, and put it on your leg. Wait until completely dry. Usually this stretching method works well, the shoes become comfortable. It can be used for both natural and natural leather.

If you have, then stretching the bootleg will not be difficult. Genuine leather is easy, but the main thing is not to overdo it - it can lose its shape or become too elongated. Stuff it with old newspapers or rags and dampen it with water. After complete drying, remove all the "stuffing" and process boot shoe polish. If it is not stretched enough, then repeat the procedure, but this time put more newspapers.

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How often did you refuse the boots you liked because the plump leg did not fit into the bootleg? And why do you deny yourself the pleasure of wearing high beautiful boots if the size suits you, but the zipper on the ankle does not converge? There is only one way out of this situation - to stretch the top according to your leg volume.

When stretching, it is important to remember that it is possible only to a certain extent, which is limited by the elasticity of the material, the presence of transverse seams, decorations, etc.

You can give the boots to a shoe shop, they know how to stretch the tops - they use a special device that blocks the skin in the right places.

It is much more difficult to carry out such a procedure, however, something can be done at home.

How to stretch the bootleg at home?

The first method of directly stretching is quite simple - if your boots do not have very thin skin, not kid or varnish, you can stretch them with an iron and wet. This procedure is best done together so that the stretching is uniform.

Warm up the iron well, prepare a wet cloth. A previously unbuttoned boot is placed on the board and steamed intensively through a wet cloth. Do not spare the steam, but do not get too carried away so that water does not flow from it.

After the skin is moistened and steamed out, gradually stretch the shaft to the sides without jerks and strong movements. Before stretching, measure the volume of the shaft and stretch it until it reaches the desired