Ask Away! Ask a Stylist. Keep scrolling to learn how to stretch boots! Use Leather Oil Conditioner on Genuine Leather Boots Using a leather oil conditioner available for purchase online and at most major retailers helps prevent cracks in your boots, waterproofs them and softens the leather to enable stretching.
How to apply leather oil conditioner: Brush any noticeable dirt or debris off of your boots with a dry cloth. Apply a dime-sized amount of leather oil conditioner to the clean side of the same cloth. Rub the solution into the leather of the boot in a circular motion. Allow the leather to absorb the conditioner. Remove any excess solution by wiping down the boots with a second, clean dry cloth.
Use a Boot Stretcher A boot stretcher is a magical device that alleviates pressure in the toe area and stretches the whole boot to a more comfortable fit. Vibram soles are only a partial lug, with a smooth outer edge but lug interior.
These soles are for the utmost in slip resistance but still offer good enough traction for light outdoor use. These are well-suited for industrial use…. In general, the best choice is to shop for high-quality leather shoes or boots, even if they cost a little bit more. Get some leather logger boots for men or women, combine them with jeans and leather jackets, and you're good to go.
You can shop for oil conditioner or leather stretch spray almost anywhere — the shoe shop where you bought your leather boots or any supermarket will have them in stock. The performance will somewhat vary between the oil and the spray, but both will get the job done. When you are using the spray, read the information on the instructions carefully.
Some sprays are applied on the outside, while some on the inside of shoes. Just spray a bit and let it soak for about 30 seconds to 1 minute before you put them on. You can even stretch leather boots with a home-made solution, based on alcohol and water. The other way to soften the leather is to use an oil conditioner.
Put a little on a dry cloth, about a dime-sized ring will do, and apply it to the outside of your shoe. If you notice any excess oil, use another cloth to wipe it off. Let the oil soak for a bit and you are ready to stretch your leather shoes or boots. One of the other ways to prepare boots for stretching is to use a blow dryer on them.
The heat will soften the leather, allowing it to expand and mold to your foot. Use the blow dryer from about 5 inches away for around 30 seconds on the parts that cause you the most trouble when you wear the shoes, before you put them on.
You can repeat this method until you find the perfect fit. A good boot or shoe will expand naturally over time , but there are certain things you can do to expedite the process, without feeling discomfort while wearing them. Every article you need you have at home. Trust me, I already learned that lesson Thanks Caro. They are actually fairly tight around the ankles, but they are a bit bulky that's true.
It's because the leather is so sturdy. Thanks Brenda! They definitely are too small, I had a feeling like my feet would fall of any moment if I hadn't taken them off. Thanks Lyn! I completely agree with you, so many things could be easier with the right design features. And I won't keep them as they are now, definitely too tight! I'm really thinking about just returning them.
They were so expensive and of course the color is perfect, but that isn't worth anything if they don't fit right. Could the ones I posted below be an useful alternative?
They are more grey than taupe, but they maybe they would fit, what with the laces and all. This post has 1 photo. I would take the boots to the cobbler to get his opinion.
If they close but are tight and if it is leather they probably can strech it for you. Your call. I'm a bit late to the discussion I believe, all of the pictures are no longer available - but I have to chime in, as a long-time stalker on this forum ;o I have to say: Are you set on boots with laces?
Also - you live in Berlin, right? Just saying. Thanks Doro! No, they don't have to have laces. I'm fairly open with that. I like a bit rugged, but more in classic styles. In that case, have you looked at the brands Remonte Dorndorf or Marc Shoes? Fossil, of course, and worth almost my rent, of course!
But with boots and shoe brands, I now know my way around them ;o. That's more my style, I'll have a look. I know how that goes, looking for one thing and then finding another. But I always find the best things that way! Which one was it? Also, good luck with the search for boots!
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