How to stretch suede shoes?

Natural suede shoes always look elegant, feminine and spectacular. Usually suede stretches on its own in the process of wearing, since this material is soft and malleable. Often, during the fitting in the store, we do not feel any discomfort, however, when it comes to everyday wear, it turns out that the shoes are too tight or rubbed. This situation can be easily remedied if the methods discussed below are used. The main thing that suede was natural.

In order to stretch the shoes of suede, there are special sprays and foam stretchers that can be used at home. They can be purchased at any shoe store. The technology of use may vary, depending on the manufacturer, but the basic steps themselves are very simple and straightforward.

1. Apply the required amount of funds to a cotton swab and treat the place that rubs the outside. Possible application of the inside of the shoe.
2. Wear socks and shoes for 30-40 minutes or tight to fill them with paper. Newspaper paper is not recommended, because it will paint the shoes from the inside.

If you need to stretch the boot ankle, foam stretcher will also work:

• should open the leg;
• process the tool;
• cover with a cloth and iron.

This method may seem strange to many, but today beer is used not only as a drink. This method can be applied to stretch suede shoes.

To do this, you will need to distribute the beer on the inside of the boot or boot (make sure that the liquid does not hit the outside, in this case the coating may deteriorate) and wear several days until it evaporates and the smell disappears.

Another slightly extreme method of stretching suede shoes involves placing it in a very cold place, for example, in the freezer.

The processing process is as follows.

1. Put the bag in the shoe and pour water into it. It is necessary that the water is distributed throughout the volume of shoes.
2. Leave the shoes in the freezer for 8-9 hours, you can overnight. Suede will stretch due to the fact that in the process of freezing the water will turn into ice, increase in volume and take up more space.
3. In order to get the bag out of the boot, you need to let the ice melt a little and decrease in volume. Otherwise, the shoes on the inside will be damaged.
4. Leave the shoes to dry completely.
5. If the effect was insufficient, you can repeat the freeze again.

Today, you can use hundreds of different ways with which you can stretch shoes in length, width, or even make one size larger. We offer you a list of the most convenient and effective methods.

• Similar to the previous version of the package and water is the method with a bottle. The essence of the method is that instead of an unreliable package a half-liter bottle of water is used. It should also be placed in a shoe and left overnight (7-8 hours) in the freezer. If the shoes are still tight in your fingers, you can repeat the procedure again.
• Instead of a bottle and a bag, inflatable balloons are used in the same way.
• With the help of alcohol, you can also stretch suede shoes.It is necessary to moisten the shoe with alcohol or vodka in relation to water 1: 2 from the inside, put on a toe and go for a few hours in the apartment. If there are strong pain, you can walk in shoes for 10-15 minutes with long breaks. When you are satisfied with the result, the shoes must be well dried and ventilated. Of course, this method can not be called very fast, but you can use it if you do not need to stretch your shoes in a short period of time. In no case should vodka or alcohol be allowed to fall on the outer side of suede, because they can cause stains that are very difficult to remove. In addition, this method is not suitable for stretching the sharp corners in shoes and shoes.

• A fairly well-known and old method is using wet paper. To do this, lightly wet the paper, squeeze it well and firmly insert into the shoes. The main thing is to make sure that there is not much moisture. Because of her suede shoes can lose their presentability, and the sole, in general, can be unstuck. Do not dry your shoes near a hot battery or in the sun, because the surface may deteriorate. Wet paper will stretch your shoes a little in volume.
• The method of stretching shoes using cereals can not be called the most successful, but it exists, so you should tell about it. In a boot or shoe, you need to pour finely ground cereal (yarn, oatmeal or wheat) and pour a little water over it. The croup absorbs moisture, swells and stretches shoes. After several hours of stretching, you need to carefully remove the grits and leave the shoes to dry out in the open air.

• Soap, paraffin or glycerin are also used to stretch suede shoes. It is necessary to rub the boots from the inside with soap, glycerin or a piece of a candle and wear them. The essence of the method lies in the fact that the shoe becomes "slippery", it is easier to wear and less rubbed. After the shoes are stretched, you need to remove the remnants of the substance with a napkin. When using this method, you need to be prepared for the fact that tights or socks while wearing shoes will get dirty.
• You can stretch the shoes and using steam. This method is suitable for shoes of any season. To do this, keep the shoes over the steam until they get warm and moisten a little. After that, you need to walk in them in thick socks for several hours. Do not allow strong wetting of shoes.
• In order to stretch the tops, you can use vinegar. To do this, a weak vinegar solution is applied to the inner side of the shaft. The material will become more pliable, and it will be possible to stretch it with your hands or just walk in boots around the apartment for several hours.

• If you do not want to use too complicated methods, and your suede shoes are too tight, you can simply put on a wet cotton sock and walk in tight sneakers, shoes or shoes for several hours in the apartment. From moisture suede stretch, and after several procedures, in general, may increase by one size.
• Another way with a sock involves stretching suede with heat. To do this, you need to heat a thick sock with a hairdryer or iron out, put it on and shoes that are too tight, and walk in an apartment for several hours.
• Method using special pads - the most radical. Of course, almost every shoemaker has such a machine. But you can purchase a simplified version of the shoes and stretch the shoes yourself, especially since they are reusable. The point is that the special mechanism gradually and gently stretches the material. However, this method should be addressed only if you are absolutely confident in your abilities, so as not to spoil the new shoes.

To suede shoes served for a long time and did not lose its appearance, you need to constantly look after her.

• Suede does not like wet weather and high temperature (above 30 degrees), so you can not shoe such boots or sneakers in rainy or hot weather.Stains or suede may crack.
• Shoes made of suede is recommended to clean immediately after coming from the street. To do this, use special brushes (metal and silicone), soft sponges or lint-free wipes. It is impossible to dry such shoes near the battery or in the sun. We must leave to dry it in the fresh air. After drying, the shoes are treated with a special cream or spray for this material.

• If your suede shoes are rubbed or have lost their original color, you can restore it. You can use spray paint to match the color of the shoe, or take a colorless one that will mask scratches and scuffs and give the shoe a fresh look. If there are no special tools at hand, you can use the tools at hand. For example, to paint suede in brown coffee is suitable, in white - talc. It is worth remembering that this method is not very durable, and natural dyes will not stick permanently.
• Suede shoes should be kept clean and dry in a carton. It is not recommended to store in a plastic bag, because suede must breathe, especially since it will stay in it several months before the next season.

Naturally, shoe shops and workshops provide services and products for the care, repair and stretching of shoes made of suede. But if suddenly you do not have time for the services of masters, you can always use a convenient option for you that can be done at home.

For information on how to stretch suede shoes at home and not spoil it, see the following video.