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Silly question but will synthetic boots stretch?

agrace

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For the life of me I do not know the answer to this!

Thank you for enlightening me!

15 years ago

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Latest reply was from Ele

Maya

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You know, conventional wisdom says no, but I have found it to be a big annoying maybe. I have very soft synthetic flats that stretched, but stiffer synthetics probably won't. I doubt you can take it to a cobbler and ask for it to be stretched, as most cobblers are pretty old school and don't want to risk ruining the shoes and getting in trouble.

I'm interested in trying this brand which claims that its materials are 100% vegan and stretch and breathe just like real leather. If so I fail to see the need for real leather...but we'll see.

15 years ago

Anonymous

My synthetic Aerosole boots have seen lots of wear and haven't stretched. I was afraid they would stretch in the calf because I wear them with both tights and jeans and was afraid the jeans tucked in may cause them to stretch too much to wear on their own. That has not happened.

15 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

That's a good question. My synthetic go-go boots have not stretched at all, so I'm going with a no.

15 years ago

Debora

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I'm so glad to hear this! I have the same ones as Joy, and bought them even though they didn't come in narrow because they are snug on my feet. I was worried they would become too loose if they stretched.

15 years ago

Ele

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Active Member

I haven't bought any synthetic shoes in a while, but I don't remember any of my older pairs stretching at all. In fact, I usually stick to leather for this reason- my feet are wide and sometimes I need something that is stretchable if it's to fit.

Psst, Maya- some of those shoes look amazing! I'm already lemming the Beatrice (crazy looking heel on the first "shelf") and the Phoebe (grey Oxford with stacked heel). I also like the Eleanor flat but that could be my narcissism talking.

15 years ago

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