Do shoe stretchers work? Tried and tested. How to make shoes bigger at home

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Do shoe stretchers work? Tried and tested. How to make shoes bigger at home

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Did you know you can get shoe stretchers to make your shoes bigger at home? But do they really work? I tested them with 3 pairs of shoes to find out. Find out how to use shoe stretchers & my real world results.
0:00 Shoe stretcher kit
0:49 How do shoe stretchers work?
1:22 How to make shoes longer
2:35 How to make shoes wider
3:07 Can you use shoe stretchers with boots?
3:53 What about bunions?
4:32 How to stretch shoe opening
4:47 Leave stretcher in shoe to work
4:59 Shoe stretcher removal
5:20 Do shoe stretchers work? My results
My exact kit from 2022 is no longer available. But these look the same:
Amazon US Eachway shoe stretcher (3 sizes): amzn.to/3ubHQQF
Amazon UK Halcent shoe stretchers:
Size 7-12 uk: amzn.to/4atWzd1
Size 4-7 uk: amzn.to/3VWK8C3
More info and before and after pics: www.prettybigs...
#fashionhacks #diyfashion #shoetube

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@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Full shoe stretcher guide with more before & after pics: www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/shoe-stretchers

@aplom1 Жыл бұрын

Best review in KZfaq for the tool

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohammad 😊

@mkneely4539 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Perfect video!

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words thanks

@elienechean8773 8 ай бұрын

Totally agree. This has all the tutorials we need to use this shoe stretcher. Thank you very much.

@prettybigshoes 8 ай бұрын

@elienechean8773 you’re very welcome 😊

@MultiSunshinemusic 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your video. I bought sneakers I love but were too short. They've been sitting in my closet until your video. I tried other videos that didn't work. With your explanation I succeeded in stretching them so they're comfortable. I'm thrilled to be able to wear them!😉

@prettybigshoes 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic! I’m so glad it worked out for you too. Enjoy your sneakers at last! 🎉

@MultiSunshinemusic 8 ай бұрын

👍

@Sweetieee 7 ай бұрын

Did you do it? How did it go

@lyndabosworth887 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I purchased this exact product and the instructions were missing. So helpful.

@prettybigshoes 6 ай бұрын

So glad it helped Lynda and hope you have much shoe stretching success!

@linda6987 Жыл бұрын

They do work! I have them. Mine even have little plastic dodads for corns. Mine are wood. It also helps to wet the inside of the shoe (leather). I let them sit overnight and voila! Good video! ♥️

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Glad they work for you too Linda - thanks for sharing your tips. Mine came with the extra doodads for bunions etc too, but no need for those yet - touch wood!

@greekbecky1 Жыл бұрын

I like the way you say bunions! Seriously, I just received my stretchers and thought "I need a lesson from KZfaq." Thanks for the straightforward video!

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks 😊 Hope your shoe stretching is a success too 🤞

@devonslater5470 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. As a wide-footer who finds most shoes too narrow, I hope this tool will finally allow me to wear the shoes I’ve always wanted to.

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Aw I really hope they work for you too. There's very little between shoe widths but it makes the world of difference. Ideally I'd still look for shoes that are wide enough as is, or nearly as wide as you need if not. I'd also experiment with cheaper shoes first. With non leather sneakers, I found I needed to stretch them for 36-48 hours, wear them, and then stretch them again for them to stay wider. Best of luck.

@Apollo-Computers 6 ай бұрын

Same. Wide foot problem. 7.5 length is perfect but even some 8 are still too narrow for me, but then they're too long lol. Only shoe I found that fit perfect was Fox Racing, but they quit making shoes.

@prettybigshoes 6 ай бұрын

My shoe stretcher works great for width, especially for leather shoes, but it even made my Skechers wider which I did not expect.

@stacibrown38 5 ай бұрын

Curious as to how it worked for you. My daughter is an extra extra wide. I don't know what size stretcher to get.

@juliemoscoso2584 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant tutorial, fantastic help. Thank you!

@prettybigshoes 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Julie you’re very welcome

@C4rl05XD Жыл бұрын

thank you so much dear!! i bought them on amazon and i didnt knw how to use them , i thought mine was broken! ahah super helpful and great explaination ..

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

So glad the demo helped you. Hope the stretcher works on your shoes 🤞

@daniellekelley7008 2 ай бұрын

This video was very easy to understand… thank you

@prettybigshoes 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome & thanks for the nice feedback ❤️

@debbiekeds9355 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the product update. I'd used shoe stretchers after dampening. My good friend Donna was in shock when she found out a stretched her Chanel stilettos from a US 7 1/2 medium to an 8 1/2 narrow. Giggle. ;)

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Debbie. So you find dampening makes the stretchers work better? This is the first I’ve heard of making shoes narrower too - wow! Narrow shoes are really hard to find in big sizes. Sorry for delayed reply, I only spotted your comment now.

@debbiekeds9355 Жыл бұрын

@@prettybigshoes Yes, dampening helped. Size 7 1/2 medium was perfect as to width for me; however, I need more toe room.

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

@@debbiekeds9355 yes while I’ve had success so far widening shoes across the joint (widest part of foot) I’d say adding more space around the toes is trickier. My stretcher did come with bits you could stick on near the top sides but they are meant for bunions. There are some brands doing wider toe boxes e.g. Ally NYC (4 widths) & Calla (uk/us).

@oscardog6719 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. Mine came without the instructions so your video was really helpful. 😃🇦🇺

@prettybigshoes 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped and hope stretching your shoes works out

@ssan-tz7hh Ай бұрын

Me too, 😅

@ssan-tz7hh Ай бұрын

I'm excited to try it after 24 hrs. 😢, cuz my shoes were expensive for flat foot!

@prettybigshoes Ай бұрын

Hope it works 🤞🤞if the effect does not last, try stretching it again for a few days & then wear them regularly if possible

@gordonteats298 4 күн бұрын

This is what I need

@prettybigshoes 3 күн бұрын

Hope it works out for you so you can wear more shoes

@wadap0 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining the top piece function.

@prettybigshoes 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I don’t need to use the top piece & I’m not sure it does much to be honest.

@ayoueskay7410 Ай бұрын

nice and to the point! thank you

@jasonmcloughlin5036 Жыл бұрын

Hello Janine. Did you pre-treat any of the shoes first, like warming the leather or dampening the canvas shoes?

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Sorry for delay in reply - I didn’t get notified of your comment. I didn’t do any other treatment at all - just used the stretcher on my shoes as they were. I’ve since heard from a couple of shoe store owners that using stretching sprays or even just damping them first can improve the effect, but haven’t tried it myself.

@Violet.18 16 күн бұрын

You're very sweet, and great explanation. Thank you!

@prettybigshoes 16 күн бұрын

@@Violet.18 you’re welcome thanks so much for the nice feedback

@user-TM59 Ай бұрын

Great explanation/example, thank you.

@prettybigshoes Ай бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊

@Su4ail Жыл бұрын

Mam..im having New balance 550 shoes...and it kinda feels uncomfortable for my left toe to fit in..so will this method work?...

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

If you can still return your New Balance shoes I’d do that instead, but if you’ve already been wearing them and they don’t feel wide enough, it’s worth a try. I’ve successfully stretched 2 pairs of sneakers this way to make them wider. They were giving my little toes blisters but now I can wear them fine. But if the problem is your toes are too long, stretching the length may not work as well. Hope this helps

@samjbossdiaz3859 9 ай бұрын

Omg same here same shoes yooo they feel soo tight for no reason like I been trying

@Su4ail 9 ай бұрын

@@samjbossdiaz3859 bro now it's been 3 months yea... Just wear it ...if its not that tight... ur feet will get adjusted as time goes on. 🙌

@prettybigshoes 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear this. I’d return them if you still can, but if that’s no longer seen option shoe stretchers may well be able to make them wider and more comfy. It’s worked for 2 pairs of sneakers that were rubbing my pinky toes

@Su4ail 9 ай бұрын

@@prettybigshoes 👍👍

@6FootVampire 4 ай бұрын

Omg ive got 4 pair of shoes that is 3-5mm too short, luckily i didnt throw them out, gonna buy this stretcher!! Im excited!! (And old i realize)

@prettybigshoes 4 ай бұрын

Great I really hope it works for you! If they’re leather you should be able to stretch the length that amount. 4 new pairs to wear at long last would be awesome good luck!

@6FootVampire 4 ай бұрын

@@prettybigshoes thanks! I can wear them all already but not comfortably, even 2-3mm would be great. Thanks ❤️

@prettybigshoes 4 ай бұрын

@@6FootVampire Cool if you can already wear them to a point, I think stretching could make the world of difference 🤞

@6FootVampire 4 ай бұрын

@@prettybigshoes 😀

@FloShaban 2 ай бұрын

Did it make a difference stretching them?

@mfaani 3 ай бұрын

I guess it also depends on the material, density of the shoe

@prettybigshoes 3 ай бұрын

Indeed. All I know is it works for me so far 😊 Leather shoes stretch the best & generally it’s easier to stretch width rather than length

@aylalampang6732 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@michelledoughty1475 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou for the tutorial 😊 I got these from Amazon yesterday And there wasn't an instruction leaflet with it 👍

@prettybigshoes 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome Michelle. Hope the shoe stretching works as well for you

@michelledoughty1475 6 ай бұрын

They worked 👍 My son had blisters on his heels because his trainers were tight and I used the stretchers for 48hrs and now they're a great fit

@prettybigshoes 6 ай бұрын

@@michelledoughty1475 that's fantastic Michelle! Thanks for sharing & I hope his blisters heal soon. I find compeed plasters great for blisters (pity they're so dear mind).

@jaybird1650 8 ай бұрын

is it possible to use a blow drier in order to stretch the shoes quicker? or would that damage the shoes?

@prettybigshoes 8 ай бұрын

I’m afraid I don’t know as I’ve never tried wetting shoes to stretch them. I just always use my shoe stretchers on their own & leaving them about 48 hours if possible works best

@user-uh4ye3rn6y 5 ай бұрын

Please could anyone answer me , do they truly work on leather shoes . Because i mistakenly bought a leather shoes love it so much but later got to know that it’s too small for my feet and don’t want to dispose it away

@prettybigshoes 5 ай бұрын

If they’re not wide enough, the shoe stretcher should work great. If they’re much too short, it may not work. I’ve only been able to make shoes feel about half a size longer to date. But leather shoes do stretch best so it’s well worth a go if you want to keep and wear the shoes. Hope this helps & good luck 🤞

@bluxeedits3533 2 ай бұрын

Does this work on converse? I'm about to order this to use it on my converse .

@prettybigshoes 2 ай бұрын

I don't have any converse so can't advise on this unfortunately. But I have used it on canvas fabric TOMS (the pink pair shown in the video) and it worked fairly well for me. It's just the effect doesn't last unless you wear the shoes all the time, so I need to keep restretching them if I haven't been wearing them.

@user-wf3bw9wu5m 5 ай бұрын

Is it necessary to leave the stretchers in the shoes for a period of time? How long?

@prettybigshoes 5 ай бұрын

Yes I find 48 hours works best, but the instructions say 24 hours I think. The longer you leave them, the better the chance they will stay stretched. Although if you don’t wear them long term, you may need to repeat the stretching again. Hope this helps

@kizitobarnabas9425 Жыл бұрын

1. Do you mean a shoe stretcher doesn't have to be either right or left, one as it is applies on both legs? 2. Are there kids shoe stretchers? or this big one is applicable to all?

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Hi Kizito, my kit has 2 identical shoe stretchers, so the left looks the same as the right. I’ve seen shoe stretchers in 3 sizes: child, smaller adult (women) and larger adult (men). The stretcher in this video is the men’s size so you would need a smaller child version for children’s shoes.

@stacibrown38 5 ай бұрын

My daughter measures as an 8 extra extra wide. Will this work on a wide shoe? I'm not sure what size stretcher I need.

@prettybigshoes 5 ай бұрын

The width doesn’t affect which stretcher you need Staci. Any shoe stretcher that works for size 8 (which should be all small-medium or women’s ones) will do. It makes whatever shoe you use it on wider. So an already wide shoe will become even wider but it works best for shoes made of leather or other materials which have material stretch in them. Hope this helps

@Flamesof24 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this, the “English” in the included instruction manual was trash haha.

@prettybigshoes 4 ай бұрын

LOL it’s a lot better than my Chinese! 😊 Glad the video helped you out

@trevorc881 Жыл бұрын

Clutch!!! 🔥🔥🔥

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor

@Fudgeballs88 6 ай бұрын

Does this work for sneakers?

@prettybigshoes 6 ай бұрын

Yes! As with other shoes it works best for widening rather than lengthening. But I’ve made Skechers and Hoff sneakers wider and my sister made one of her Vejas half a size longer. Success all round so far!

@humaidb 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful 🌹

@prettybigshoes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you ♥

@jade_lin Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I was trying to figure out the instructions, and the incomprehensible English manual made it difficult.

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

So glad it helped & hope your shoe stretching is a success

@floydffrogfloydffrog7453 5 ай бұрын

I could sit and listen to you say "bunions" until the cows come home.

@prettybigshoes 5 ай бұрын

Aw thanks 😄

@kizitobarnabas9425 Жыл бұрын

where can I find it in Uganda?

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

My kit is from Amazon but from a quick google I think jumia is a similar site in Uganda? Here is their children’s shoe stretcher range: www.jumia.ug/catalog/?q=Child+shoe+stretcher

@qwer20772 4 ай бұрын

Perfetto 🎉🎉

@prettybigshoes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@normn2915 Жыл бұрын

Did the shape return to It's orginal size after few days later?

@bobbyhenshall7464 Жыл бұрын

For the leather or the cloth shoes? My leather cowboy boots retained their shape!

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Sorry for late reply - I only saw this comment now. The suede boots kept the new wider shape despite not wearing them much initially. I think the canvas toms needed a bit of stretching again when it had been a while between wearing. But the canvas hadn’t stretched as well as the leather anyway & is more of a fixed fabric.

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Did you use a special boot stretcher for your boots rather than a standard shoe stretcher?

@bobbyhenshall7464 Жыл бұрын

@Pretty Big Shoes The stretcher I own is very similar to yours, only mine is specifically designed to stretch boots and stretches the instep rather than the width or length. It makes putting boots on so much easier.

@prettybigshoes Жыл бұрын

@@bobbyhenshall7464 cool thanks for sharing 👍