A Guide to Stretching Leather Boots
If you have just recently purchased a pair of leather boots, you might find that they squeeze your feet just a bit too much. In order to avoid experiencing such a discomfort when you are actually using them, it is best to stretch them out first. Written below are a number of options for doing this without incurring lasting damage on the make or material.
The simplest way to loosen up new boots is to wear them. Doing so will allow your brand new pair to expand and shape to your feet. An application of saddle soap, available in shops that sell horse products, prior to wearing them can help.
Another option would be to spray rubbing alcohol and water on the dry boots before putting them on. The mixture you use should be made up of about three parts water to one part isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Repeat the process above as the boots begin to dry out in order to keep your footwear moist. Multiple applications might be required, depending on how tight the fit is.
A third alternative is to pack the boots with newspapers soaked in warm water. Allow the paper to dry before you remove them. This method is most convenient since it does not require you to experience the discomfort that comes with actually having them shod to your feet. Remember to use the ones without coloured images to prevent the latter from destroying the fine and supple finish of your footwear.
Finally, there are wooden shoe stretchers that are sold online which you can use to ease out your boots. Look for these helpful tools at a local shoe shop or go online.
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