Finding and buying good, all leather and comfortable shoes is already a challenge but just in case IF they don't fit very soft yet, you can do something very simple about it.
So happy with my Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH score of all leather Cole Haan but the stitching on one of them did hurt me.
So I used a trick for stretching the soft leather with ICE!
Yep, did score these high quality all leather comfortable sandals.
Just the right heel size and love this color too.
Matches my Cole Haan back pack, another score.
My Elsie Leather Wedge Sandals for ONLY $ 49.99...
So I inserted a plastic bag and filled it with water, just under the faucet over the sink in our laundry room.
Just let the water trickle in...
I did pull them through the front as it was exactly to the right of that opening where the stitching did hurt because they were too tight.
Place them upright in the freezer and let it freeze solid.
And yes, the result was PERFECT!
The leather stretches and they now fit perfect without rubbing my foot.
Hope this helps you too.
Did it also with one pair of calf hair boots from Escada but I have not worn them yet...
The logic is there as the water will expand inside the bag once it freezes solid.
Thanks for visiting and commenting and I will soon try to catch up!
Glad it worked! I have a pair of cute ballet flats that I can't seem to break in. I need to try this trick!
ReplyDeleteEen tip om te onthouden.
ReplyDeleteDank je!
Mooie schoen Mariette. Veel draagplezier.
Lieve groet,
Uma dica muito útil.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteich danke für deinen guten Tipp.
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth
Wow, thank you for the great tip! I could never come up with such idea! Because it starts with water, it can be used for any size of shoes. I love it, thank you for sharing, Mariette!
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletethis really is a COOL idea :O)
Have a happy weekend ahead,
sending Love and hugs and blessings,
Claudia xo
Ik kan snappen dat dit werkt, want ijs zet uit en rekt dan het leer uit, maar gaat dit niet terug?
ReplyDeleteZou dit eigenlijk ook eens moeten proberen, ik heb 1 voet die iets breder is en dus bijna altijd last als ik die schoenen wat te lang aan heb.
Glad you shoes are now comfy! Thanks for sharing the trick.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThe shoes a comfortable sandals and you filled it was in water perfect any side of Shoes I love so much.
You had cool time, We had still rains never stopped yet.
Have a nice week end.
Michiko
una buona idea per allargare un po le scarpe!!!! Non la conoscevo!!! Ti abbraccio forte e ti auguro un buon fine settimana lORY
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip. I have just the pair of shoes to try this on.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Happy Weekend - Betsy
I think it sounds like we could all use this trick...thanks.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your sweet comments on my fauna photography, I fee bad to be such a lousy blogger friend !
But I am running all over the place as you saw and can't find time to blog... Truly sorry!
Now that is a very interesting trick you pulled out of you brain cells about the leather shoes!
I don't think I would ever have thought of using ice.
And I agree, the height of the heels looks perfect and works for me too.
Warm hugs and take good care yourself :)
Que bom que deu tudo certo, pés machucados por sapatos ou sandálias, não são nada agradáveis.
ReplyDeleteBoa sugestão.
Um beijo querida Mariette e ótima semana.
Mariette świetny pomysł na rozciagniecie butów. Jest super.Dziękuję za odwiedziny u mnie.Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
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