tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post6543952014430028512..comments2023-11-05T07:46:25.166-05:00Comments on Sally Jane Vintage: Shoe StretchingSally Jane Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09808194953612116751noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-39353451930157367412014-03-31T22:39:51.735-04:002014-03-31T22:39:51.735-04:00I did the dryer method and it actually worked. I w...I did the dryer method and it actually worked. I was shocked! Lol, thanks so much!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17672476671865966001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-82699342279232117772012-06-20T09:54:39.792-04:002012-06-20T09:54:39.792-04:00omg!!! My boyfriend bought me a pair of shoes and ...omg!!! My boyfriend bought me a pair of shoes and they were tOo tight and cut my feet to shreds. I felt so bad as he had surprised me with them<br />Did this and now they totally fit - even slightly too big!<br /><br />THANK YOUUUUU!!!Josshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307703141635977768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-56109005541098180732011-08-08T21:53:41.500-04:002011-08-08T21:53:41.500-04:00thanks for this post. it was easy to find and exac...thanks for this post. it was easy to find and exactly what i was looking for. i just bought a pair of clarks from vv and even tho they're my size, somehow the top leather part is soooooo narrow compared to the usual dansko type shoe. i'm going to try the hair dryer thing, thanks!!!!iheartgardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225989370422879466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-17679271577326020282011-02-10T12:09:58.979-05:002011-02-10T12:09:58.979-05:00My tailor said the wet socks thing really works, b...My tailor said the wet socks thing really works, but DON'T use it on leather.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05154726041916543211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-62873902323392293462009-05-20T20:16:42.370-04:002009-05-20T20:16:42.370-04:00oh my gosh the hair dryer totally worked!!!! thank...oh my gosh the hair dryer totally worked!!!! thank you :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616865541277251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-38307500194024440932009-04-23T22:15:00.000-04:002009-04-23T22:15:00.000-04:00Hi...Tried the thick socks and blow dryer on a $10...Hi...Tried the thick socks and blow dryer on a $100 pair of shoes I stole off of ebay for $20. Have to say I was so surprised. It worked like a charm! Thanks for the tip. KathyC.Kathy C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-3232424655247286512008-08-24T20:31:00.000-04:002008-08-24T20:31:00.000-04:00I work in a shoe shop and the definite best and na...I work in a shoe shop and the definite best and natural way to stretch shoes is to wear them regardless until they break through.<BR/>No one seems to understand that shoes are not made for your exact foot size and shape so you will need to break into them.<BR/><BR/>However, I've found a leather stretching spray does the trick. <BR/>It's a foam that you spray on the leather lining of a shoe or boot then put it on immediately after so the foam can absorb into the leather and stretch to the contour of the foot. It may feel a little wet but the foam absorbs and dries almost immediately. The spray can be used numerous times and should be available from most shoe shops.<BR/>Tana do a good one for $10.95.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-57992465603643403602008-04-22T10:02:00.000-04:002008-04-22T10:02:00.000-04:00I bought a pair of custom made leather boots with ...I bought a pair of custom made leather boots with a nice elastic part over where the ankles touch the edge. I thought, excellent no stretching necessary, it'll just close back over my foot once I've put them on. Oops! unfortunately they're quite stiff leather so I can see 1-2 weeks of pain if I break them in by wearing them.<BR/><BR/>After some research I found some answers as well as yours, I got the common note that if you use heat, it will likely destroy the glue bonding the shoe, so it seems to be up to you to risk the hair-dryer method. More commonly people suggest the "Easily Available" shoe stretching solution. I live in Zimbabwe and unfortunately no-body seems to sell the stuff. I guess I'll just have to pay-up and get the guys to stretch them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-85681924759528864172008-04-16T23:42:00.000-04:002008-04-16T23:42:00.000-04:00i did the hairdryer one too and it worked! no wetn...i did the hairdryer one too and it worked! no wetness or concoctions necessary!<BR/><BR/>my shoes are handmade so they are extra sensitive made out of leather and printed silk so i didnt want to put any wet newspapers or rubbing alcohol on them, that sounds like it would damage more than it would help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-37038485621160528292008-02-24T00:51:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:51:00.000-05:00I just tried the blowdryer method- works like a ch...I just tried the blowdryer method- works like a charm! Now I can wear my vintage Ferragamos without wincing all night. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-79075072575978248512008-01-07T15:52:00.000-05:002008-01-07T15:52:00.000-05:00OMG the potato. Ugh. I can't even fathom walking a...OMG the potato. Ugh. I can't even fathom walking around smelling like potatoes. What an icky smell.In Yr Fshnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420718525975932883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-18672964675995125882008-01-05T17:26:00.000-05:002008-01-05T17:26:00.000-05:00Oooh, I'm going to have to try some of these... th...Oooh, I'm going to have to try some of these... then I can finally buy some of those $2 vintage Ferragamos which always seem to be a size to small...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658201108089955819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-74769168526724333412008-01-04T14:05:00.000-05:002008-01-04T14:05:00.000-05:00a spray can of Walk Away, by Marla, always helps w...a spray can of Walk Away, by Marla, always helps with my gorgeous, thrifted, shoes..<BR/>Good luckuh-ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09725762339565085548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-27756924742942802032008-01-04T13:28:00.000-05:002008-01-04T13:28:00.000-05:00I got a shoe stretcher - akin to the one in the ph...I got a shoe stretcher - akin to the one in the photo. I figured I'd use it often enough as I have wiiiide feet!- jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138406703953120082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-79607107313585881082008-01-04T11:33:00.000-05:002008-01-04T11:33:00.000-05:00I need to know what will work! I don't want to soa...I need to know what will work! I don't want to soak my shoes or put them in the freezer, but some do get a wee bit tight with multiple layers of socks.Rebecca, A Clothes Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224914134360638396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-25341397908643544072008-01-04T07:50:00.000-05:002008-01-04T07:50:00.000-05:00I also had a pair of shoes that were a little bit ...I also had a pair of shoes that were a little bit too small, but I just kept wearing them and they fitted great after a few weeks.<BR/>but last time I tried a pair the was too small, I left them in store because I wouldn't go trough my painfull stretching solution again.<BR/>So please tell us the best solution.<BR/><BR/>Greetz, <BR/>ImeldaImeldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17780605634712645197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494891251909663152.post-23325009128528722402008-01-03T17:54:00.000-05:002008-01-03T17:54:00.000-05:00do tell us the best ones once you're done! I boug...do tell us the best ones once you're done! I bought two pairs shoes while I was thrifting yesterday and both were a wee bit too small.Sarah M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02450171706223389967noreply@blogger.com