HOW DO YOU WIDEN YOUR SHOES WITHOUT HURTING YOUR FEET?

How many of you have tried buying a new pair of shoes ? You put them on and try to break them in quickly, but you end up with sores and blisters. It can seem impossible to widen your shoes, and you just get more and more frustrated. You lose the desire to wear your new shoes.

If that sounds a little too familiar to you, there's good news in this blog post. Read on to find out how to widen your shoes and what tools you need. Shoe expansion is a topic that not many people talk about. Many who buy new shoes from us buy leather shoes, such as Adidas Forum and Superstars . This means that many people have problems with expanding their shoes, expanding shoes in width and wearing them quickly.

And we understand your frustration. You want to use your new shoes, and now. Here's what to do.

You need a shoe blocker.

Use a shoe blocker to widen shoes

What is it? A shoe blocker that you put inside your shoe. You may have seen shoe blocks in stores before. They are used to widen shoes and make them more comfortable to walk in without having to break them in.

Shoe blocks are probably the most effective tool for widening your shoes. Blocking shoes is not difficult either. You may want to watch a quick video on Youtube before using shoe blocks.

What shoes can you use a shoe blocker on?

You can technically use shoe blocks on all shoes and sneakers, but not all shoes will benefit. Leather shoes are a good example of where you can use shoe blocks. Leather is a living material. Leather shoes can often feel tight and uncomfortable when you first put them on. Wearing a shoe block can help.

Can shoe blocking ruin my leather shoes?

There are many different ways, some better than others, to widen shoes. However, blocking shoes is one of the most natural and harmless.

Shoe blocks are a simple tool made specifically for widening shoes. You won't find a safer and more proven method.

Can you do it wrong?

Yes, you can, but if your shoes get damaged or break, then you haven't paid attention to how to use the tool at all. I'm tempted to say that you can only ruin your shoes with a shoe blocker if you really want to.

Before using a shoe blocker

If you've never used one before, we recommend that you go through these points to learn what to do and what not to do.

Research:

There are an incredible number of different types of shoe blocks, all suitable for different areas of application.

Make sure you choose the right shoe block for your shoes.

Test it by:

If you have just bought a new pair of shoes and need to have them widened, make sure you have tried the tool on first. Many of our shoes are rare, and sometimes expensive. It would be a shame to ruin your new shoes because you didn't take the time to try your shoe blocker on first.

Use your shoe blocker on a pair of your other shoes first. Learn how to set up the tool. Once you feel confident, you can use it on your new shoes.

Ask for advice:

If necessary, you can always ask others for advice on how to widen your shoes with shoe blocks.

There are videos on Youtube, and you can always ask at your local shoe store.

Hey, you can even give us a call if you want.

The benefits of using shoe blocks

Shoe blocks, also sometimes called shoe trees, are not just for expanding your shoes.

There are different types of shoe blocks and shoe trees, all of which can do different things.

Avoid creases and cracks

In addition to expanding your shoes, you can also use shoe blocks to avoid creases and cracks in your leather shoes.

Imagine this. You walk around in your shoes all day. They expand and stretch. The material gives way.

But what happens when the material is allowed to relax? As the expansion fades, creases and cracks can appear in the leather. A bit like if you tug on a t-shirt too much. It will never be quite the same again.

You can avoid this by putting shoe blocks in your shoes when you are not using them. This way, your shoe and its materials remain in the position they were made to be in. You avoid the material from cracking because the shoe remains slightly expanded, as if there was a foot in them.

Avoid moisture and odors

Shoe blocks made from wood can help your shoes have a longer and healthier life.

Wood is a living and breathing material. When you stick shoe trees into your shoes after a long and active day, the wood helps your shoes to wick away moisture.

You ensure that your shoes have a good living environment and avoid them from smelling.

Your shoes last longer

By keeping shoe plugs in your shoes when you are not using them, you ensure that your new shoes have a much longer life than they normally would.

Mainly because of the reasons stated above.

Shoe blocks are therefore not only good for expanding your shoes and making them comfortable to walk in - they are also made to give the shoe a longer and nicer life.

Other methods for widening shoes

Besides shoe blocks, you will find many other methods and advice for expanding your shoes.

For example, all sorts of methods that use hot, or even boiling water, something with potatoes, etc.

We do not recommend that you try this. We recommend that you use the tool intended for widening shoes, and not housewife tricks that you cannot control as well.

Exposure to heat and too much liquid over a long period of time can damage your shoes if you don't dry them properly - don't rush into it.

In addition to shoe blocks, you can get sprays to expand shoes, but the easiest and safest method will always be a shoe blocker.

Does a shoe blocker not work?

If you have tried using a shoe blocker before without any effect, you may have bought shoes that are too small.

Most brands vary in their sizes. This means that an Adidas size 43 feels different than a Nike size 43.

Look at a size guide before buying new shoes - you can find size guides for all the shoes we sell under "frequently asked questions" here .

Ask Sneakerzone

If you have any questions about how to take care of your shoes, how to widen them or what size to choose, you can always contact us.

We're here to answer all your questions about sneakers. Thanks for reading.