How to "stretch" leather shoes?

[PJ's Mom]

´there is this spray at most any shoe store that is fro stretching shoes, it works great but not sure if you wnated a home remedy so to speak in that case I have no clue, maybe the potatoe peel may work, never tried it though....

Yep, Kiwi makes a good shoe stretching spray. You spray the shoes and immediately wear them. It doesn't stretch them a lot, but it may be enough to give you some relief. You should be able to pick it up for about $5.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Firstly, put on two pairs of socks - the reason for this will be come clear in a minute.

Next, boil a kettle.

Hold the shoes over the spout of the kettle while it is steaming, then put the shoes on while still warm and walk around the house in them. The socks will help the stretching process and keep your tootsies from getting hot. Repeat process as often as necessary.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Can you take them to a shoemaker, Kim, and have them stretched? I know leather eventually stretches on it's own but it may be a painful process

I love Denise's idea

[pitc9]

Firstly, put on two pairs of socks - the reason for this will be come clear in a minute.

Next, boil a kettle.

Hold the shoes over the spout of the kettle while it is steaming, then put the shoes on while still warm and walk around the house in them. The socks will help the stretching process and keep your tootsies from getting hot. Repeat process as often as necessary.

Wow!! Great idea with the tea kettle!!!

I was going to say 2 pair of socks, but that makes it even better!!

[Laura's Babies]

One of my old boyfriends was a shoe repairman and he always told me the best way to stretch them it is soak them with water, then wear them wet.