Ask Shannon: shoe stretching

Kirti

I found potatoes large enough to fit in my shoes! I am just wondering - do I need to peel them? Or can I just shove em in there, skin and all? Also, how long should I leave them in there?

Thanks Shannon

12 years ago

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MNsara

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Not Shannon, but Eeeww! I sure hope her reply is NOT peeled But either way it makes me chuckle!

12 years ago

Kirti

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I did some googling and it says peeled it seems the moisture softens the leather!

12 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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I'm laughing at your comment Sara!

Kirti - I do not peel the potatoes - just kind of grosses me out. It was my grandmother who taught me this trick, she was a very resourceful woman. I just take the potato skin and all and shove it in the toe area and leave it there. I usually check it after about 5-6 hours - take the potato out and try it on. You don't want to over stretch the shoes so it's good to check it more frequently than not. If it's still a bit tight, put the potato back and check it again later, etc. Just know that it only works for stretching width, not length. It really does work!

And please don't eat the potato after (lol)!

12 years ago

Kirti

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Shannon: Phew! Okay, they're going in. I will check them tonight! Thanks
And yeah, my husband already warned me not to cook them

12 years ago