Stretch Sneakers That Are Too Tight - Repair Sneakers At Home

Do you own a pair of sneakers that are just a little too small? Don't worry, there are various simple DIY methods to repair sneakers at home that you may take to stretch out your sneakers so you can wear them comfortably.

Wear them in the Evening - Wearing the shoes around the house for short periods can help loosen the material and stretch out the shoes.

To speed up the process, wear a thick pair of socks or several pairs before you stuff the shoes on your feet. When the shoes hurt your feet, take them off.

Freeze Your Shoes - Water expands when it freezes, so freezing your shoes can also help expand the leather. Fill two sandwich bags for each foot with water about ¼ full, insert them into your shoes, and stick them in the freezer. Allow the water to thaw, take out the bags, and try on your shoes. If one round of freezing doesn’t work, try it again. Heat Your Shoes - Put on some thick socks and your shoes, then get out the blow dryer.

Heat Your Shoes - Put on some thick socks and your shoes, then get out the blow dryer. Heat the shoe in the areas where it is tight, flexing your feet and bending your toes back and forth to move the shoe material. This method doesn’t sound very comfortable, but it works. Use Simple Shoe Stretching Tools - An alternative to stretching out the shoes with your own feet is to insert other items such as over-stuffed socks or crumpled-up newspaper. Additionally, shoe stretchers can be purchased from shoe repair shops and can help adjust the length and width of a shoe. Just be careful not to get the shoe too loose. With these methods, you can stretch your shoes from a half to a whole size.