Film Noir Buff Style Forum / Shoo stretching

The_Shooman · 2008-05-06 00:50:33

l had my first ever shoo stretched the other day. A new pair of Paul Stuart Grensons. Well....l think the cobbler has ruined them. When l wear them, it feels like the left foot is falling over the edge of the sole (eventhough it's not). l think my foot is rolling over where the upper touches the welt. The shoo WILL wear prematurely. Damage is done now. Oh well.

Beware of shoe stretching.

Last edited by The_Shooman (2008-05-06 03:41:09)

Tony Ventresca · 2008-05-06 06:40:26

I agree, very dangerous especially for expensive shoes. I think the problem originates in all those iGentleman who buy their shoes really tight so that "the leather won't crease".

Speas · 2008-05-06 07:03:23

I have a single shoe stretcher and do it myself. I wouldnt trust the local cobbler either. I'm slightly wide of a D width in some shoes and find that a slight stretching in the instep fixes some shoes for me, particularly on loafers. It might not be the recommended method, but I wet the shoe with distilled water and go slow over a few days. I've never overdone it or ruined the shoes.

AQG · 2008-05-06 07:13:51

I have once or twice needed just a little room around the little toe. My local cobbler knows his business and did it with good results.

Tony Ventresca · 2008-05-06 07:16:41

^ Good to hear that you guys are getting success, when done slowly and when goals are modest.

fritzl · 2008-05-06 07:30:13

#1 2008-05-06 00:50:33

Shoo stretching - your experiences.

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