https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238660 Thu, 01 May 2014 11:13:02 +0000 viva 1238660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful! I love the outfit -- that print is gorgeous. I'm so sorry the shoes don't fit because they are so beautiful with the black and white, and I cannot help with stretching. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238655 Thu, 01 May 2014 11:03:51 +0000 crutcher 1238655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I did stretch a pair of suede&nbsp; pumps this winter...Can't remember where I found the page but it was done with a hair dryer on high...Do the inside of the shoes with the dryer...get it warm...then put on the shoe with a really heavy sock...Next take the dryer to the outside of the shoe and wear about 5 minutes or until the shoe cools...Repeat for other shoe...Walk around in the shoe with the heavy sock...This worked for my shoes...Good luck... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238651 Thu, 01 May 2014 10:40:39 +0000 gryffin 1238651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suja - sorry no help on stretching the pumps.&nbsp; Just sending sympathy.&nbsp; After having my son, my feet went from a 6.5 to a 7-7.5.&nbsp; I had to donate my entire shoe wardrobe except for a pair of cowboy boots.&nbsp; My most beloved evening shoes were in that purge.&nbsp; Just sending good wishes for success on the stretch and I'm impressed you can even get your old shoes on!&nbsp; Good luck and fingers crossed!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238603 Thu, 01 May 2014 07:18:34 +0000 Kiwichik 1238603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute outfit - the shies will stretch a little in the width but if they are too short then you should return them if you can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238474 Thu, 01 May 2014 02:53:20 +0000 Echo 1238474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before giving them up, you might want to try this:<br />put on a pair of socks<br />force the shoes on (this might be tough and require a shoe horn)<br />while standing, use a blow dryer to heat the shoes (not so close as to damage them, and avoid the seams where the shoes connect to the soles -&nbsp;there might be glue that could melt or give way)<br />walk around until the shoes cool COMPLETELY</p> <p>At this point, your feet will likely be screaming for a break and you will be delighted to remove the shoes. Take off the socks and give your feet a break for a while and then try the shoes on again. Suede stretches quite easily and this really ought to give you some extra room. You can repeat the process as necessary.</p> <p>But like it has been said, it is difficult to change the length of a shoe. The footbed itself cannot change, so only stretching the upper can be done. If that will not be enough, then it is a lost cause. But this method really works well on pumps in my experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238310 Thu, 01 May 2014 00:12:41 +0000 jackiec 1238310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have shoe-stretching experience, but I love your outfit! The pop of pink with the shoes against the black &amp; white outfit looks fresh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238218 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:31:49 +0000 Glory 1238218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely. I do not think you can stretch enough to give you the comfort you need at the moment. I would consider putting the smaller ones away for now and buying something super comfy in your new size.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238214 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:28:32 +0000 dustt 1238214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suja - I would be sad too, those are some awesome pink pumps!! - just as an FYI - I found that my feet grew with each pregnancy - I went from a 10n to a 10.5m to an 11m - even after all the baby weight was gone the shoe size stuck and I am now firmly an 11m - </p> <p></p> <p>ETA - think of as a reason to revamp the shoe wardrobe!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238207 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:20:58 +0000 Kristin L 1238207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfit. I'm not sure how stretching the length of&nbsp;a pointy toe shoe. I wonder if it would be better to pass those on and fins another that fit better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238202 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:15:07 +0000 Anonymous 1238202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! I have rarely been able to stretch shoes. Maybe keep them if you have the room and weight is in flux, ad reassess later? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238188 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:57:23 +0000 Gigi 1238188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it worth waiting to see what happens to your feet as the weight comes off? Maybe you'd like to wait before passing them on. I've never been pregnant, so I don't know what kinds of body changes are likely to stay and which are more temporary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1238164 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:41:29 +0000 carter 1238164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to stretch the right shoe of every pair I own, both in length and width. I am barely a size 8 on the left and a full size 8.5 on the right. I have found that soft leather, calf hair, suede, and linen can all be stretched the amount I need. I have a very heavy duty stretcher that does length and width at the same time, but super pointy toes may be much more difficult. Although most of the length stretch comes from the back, some of it does need to come from the front of the shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1237961 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:49:42 +0000 Aida 1237961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suja, stretching only works on width not on length. So if they are too short, unfortunately no amount of stretching will solve that. Cute outfit, the pink shoes really are a fun choice here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1237890 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:46:31 +0000 Suja 1237890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle- &nbsp;I think you are right. &nbsp;Someone with size 7.5 or 8 feet will enjoy these more than me so I am going to pass them on. &nbsp;I guess I'm in the market for some new pink shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1237844 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:57:41 +0000 Thistle 1237844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely. I really like the black and white high contrast, especially with the fluid top.</p> <p></p> <p>As for the suede shoes, if you can return them, I would. I don't think you can stretch them a whole size, and all of the tricks I know to stretch shoes a bit involve water.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plus-question-about-stretching-shoes#post-1237833 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:43:29 +0000 Suja 1237833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today, I wore a new black and white top with some of my standard pieces, a black a-line skirt and a white cardigan. These are some of my favorite shoes but they are a bit too small for my post pregnancy feet. They are a size 8 and I am now an 8.5 or 9 in shoes, especially pointy toe shoes. They are suede so I'm hoping they can stretch. </p> <p>Does anyone have experience stretching suede pointy toe pumps out? Could they stretch a whole size? They feel too short and too tight in the toe box. The heel is a perfect fit. Or maybe my feet will shrink as I still have another 20 pounds to lose. I have another pair of these in blue too so I'm hoping I can fit into these again.</p> <p>Thanks for your feedback! </p>