What is the best shoe stretcher? Buying new shoes can be rewarding. The fresh style and cushioning keep your feet comfortable and looking good. Breaking in new shoes can be challenging, though. Narrow ...

People with wide feet know that a bad pair of shoes can genuinely make or break your week. One outing in a pair of ill-fitting, too-narrow shoes, and you'll be nursing an aftermath of blisters, ...

I’ve been “blessed,” so I’ve been told, with somewhat small feet (the average women’s size is an 8.5 or 9 and I’m a 6.5 or 7). This is only really convenient when there’s a sale and sizes 8 and above ...

Properly fitting shoes are important for your health and well-being. If you end up with shoes that are slightly too snug, there are things you can do at home or with the help of a shoemaker to adjust ...

So, you’ve found the perfect pair of shoes, but they’re a half size too small — and somehow the salesperson has convinced you that they will stretch after a couple wears. We’ve all found ourselves in ...

You know the story: You splurge on an amazing pair of shoes online. They arrive after weeks of anticipation, and then . . . they’re too tight (damn you, size chart!!). Or maybe your feet are naturally ...

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Leather boots are essential for colder weather months, but sometimes that snug fit is a bit too tight. Is it possible to stretch leather boots to make the fit more comfortable? Actually, yes. There ...

When you walk, your feet swell. This means that sometimes shoes that fit great in the store might feel tight after you’ve worn them for a while. Shoe stretchers, as the name suggests, go inside of ...