Lawrence Reed5 said:So, I went ahead and grabbed a pair of shoes in a size 7 even though I’m usually a size 7.5 or even an 8 if I’m being honest 😬 😬 😬
The whole thing is because they were literally the last ones left in stock, and oh my gosh, I was just so obsessed with them! Plus, considering how nice the quality feels, the price was such a steal, I couldn't pass them up 😬
I’ve heard all sorts of weird DIY hacks floating around online, like soaking them in milk, stuffing them with newspaper and tossing them in the freezer, or maybe some crazy combo of both, you know how it goes 😁
Does anyone out there have any actual advice on how to STRETCH shoes? Because honestly, I think the length might actually be fine if I can just somehow manage to cram my foot into them in the first place 😳 Just to give you some context, they’re basically like ballet flats—totally flat soles—but instead of having that rounded toe, they have a pointed toe 😳
Oh my goodness! 😲 It’s the exact same story for me! I did the same thing just a few days ago with a pair of boots (they are perfect!!!! I grabbed a size 6 when I’m normally a 7, sometimes an 8). They were also the very last ones available, and I simply couldn't bear the thought of letting someone else walk away with them...
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Now I'm stuck wondering how to stretch them out. I suppose I'll have to read through all your suggestions... I managed to force my foot into the right one (I only tried the right one), and while the length seems fine, the width and the area around the ankle are terribly tight (even though I somehow, barely, managed to zip them up, but now I'm worried the zipper might snap... They are made of leather, very soft leather.
That same day, I just couldn't resist these other little shoes (though these are a size 7) even though they have a small heel, and I actually wore them to one... event... (my gait was a little "unsteady" on the way there, but thankfully, the "important" people only saw me standing around or pacing in a small circle, chatting... 🙂).
