Comments on: Shoe alterations

By: Elke

Elke — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:22:57 +0000

I was wondering if anyone knew if I can change/alter the extreme pointy toe on my boot and shorten it a bit. I love the rest of the boot. It is extremely comfortable but the pointy toe is now bended and creased and not very attractive anymore. Can the boot be saved by changing the look? HELP!!!

By: Maca

Maca — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:44:12 +0000

I don’t know it if works for sneakers, but an old trick to stretch the toe area of a leather shoe, is to stick a big ball of newspaper soaked with rubbing alcohol inside the shoe, it should fit very snuggly. Let it sit over night, or more if you want to…

By: Lexdi

Lexdi — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:23:43 +0000

I was wondering if the stretching of the toe box tip with dabbing alcohol on cotton ball works for sneakers? Thanks!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:59:23 +0000

Since all of you have fabulous ideas and great links, can someone help with a stretching issue? I bought a pair of super cute Calvin Klein Sarika heels (picture link below) and the toe area is too tight. I tried to buy a set of stretchers but they don’t work on heels over 4 inches. Of course my luck provides me with 4 1/4 inch heels on these. Does anyone know of some stretcher for over 4 inch heels? Or maybe even a home remedy?

http://www.zappos.com/product/7536720/color/143187

By: Me Too ballet flats: the Nadia | youlookfab

Me Too ballet flats: the Nadia | youlookfab — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:50:22 +0000

[...] Me Toos do not have arch support or come in wide widths. But you could pop in an orthotic, or have the toe box stretched to solve these challenges. Thank you Me Too for once again providing my fussy feet with a [...]

By: Savvy shopper

Savvy shopper — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:15:31 +0000

ladies,
every fashionista needs her own shoe care kit that includes several shoe stretchers, liquid leather polish, suede dye, neutral leather polish, leather and suede cleaner and polish etc. I love my shoe cobbler but I make sure that I clean and polish my shoes at least one a season or year. we must protect our investments and save money.

luv

the savvy shopper

By: Too good to be true: a comfy gladiator sandal | youlookfab

Too good to be true: a comfy gladiator sandal | youlookfab — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:42:21 +0000

[...] that is not nearly as soft as the colour options shown above. Remember that you’ll be able to stretch the toe box if it’s too snug because the leather is buttery. An expensive sandal at $90, but it’s better to [...]

By: K Lauren

K Lauren — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:17:21 +0000

You all are too kind If I could, I would make shoes – With Carissa, I also get shoes professionally dyed as well as paint them myself – check out sassy shoes – a great friends of mine who does lots of “art shoes” too.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:52:55 +0000

Thanks for chiming back in, Carissa. So you have your shoes professionally dyed?

By: nyshoespy

nyshoespy — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:02:39 +0000

Great blog. Suggestions like these are such a good idea, especially in this economy. Dr. Scholls also has a cheap anti-rubbing balm available at drug stores that’s really good (shoes always rub on my heels and it’s a miracle worker).

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