3 homemade ways to quickly smash your new shoes

Do you want to be beautiful? You don't have to suffer at all!

According to some, in order to be beautiful, you have to suffer. Nothing could be more wrong! New, just taken out of the box shoes, although they look phenomenal, definitely need a bit of patience from you.

Whether your shoes are made of natural or synthetic materials, they will likely need to get in. Even high-quality leather takes time to adjust its shape to your foot. The material from which the upper is made will gradually become more flexible, and you will be able to enjoy the comfort of use.

Patience pays off

Taking the time to walk around your shoes makes a huge difference! It is worth doing it by the method of small steps and putting them on gradually for a period of several to several dozen minutes. The material from which your shoes are made will naturally stretch over time, and you can easily dance in them all night long. 

But remember to let your feet recover from wearing a new pair of shoes. Take breaks of one or two days and your feet will thank you!

Comfortable socks are equally important. A thick pair of socks is definitely not a stylish addition to fashionable high heels, but it can give you maximum comfort when you smash them around your home. The soft material will protect your feet from blistering and help you stretch them faster to the desired width.

Better to prevent than to cure

If you already know where potential abrasions may appear, protect them with a bandage or plaster according to the principle "prevention is better than cure".

Put your shoes on for short walks and then go on long hikes. Just in case, take a pair of comfortable shoes with you. Be prepared for the fact that the natural disintegration process of your shoes takes patience and can take up to four weeks.

But what to do when an important opportunity is fast approaching and you no longer have time to let them crash naturally? Find out about our tips to help you solve this problem.

# 1 Soaking in a solution of alcohol and water

Prepare an atomizer bottle and an alcohol-water solution. Spray the inside of your new shoes where they rub the most. Then apply them for about 20 minutes. Repeat this action until the shoes fit the shape of your foot.

# 2 Use of warm airflow

A proven way to break leather shoes quickly at home is to use a warm air dryer. To speed up the process even more, you can wear thick woolen socks for your feet. Then, heat the shoe in places where you feel discomfort. Remember to keep an appropriate distance so as not to damage the upper. Also, avoid heating in the places where the fabric sticks to the sole.

# 3 Expanding with an ice pack

If you have more time, go for the freezer method. Fill two plastic bags with water, close them tightly, and then place them in the shoe near the toes. Place the boots in the freezer for several hours until the water freezes completely. The resulting ice will expand the surface of your new shoes.

Answer three key questions

If none of the methods brought the desired results, it is worth considering whether the pair of shoes was created for you. To make it easier for you, we have prepared three questions that you should answer.

1. Are you sure you chose the right size shoes?

Make sure your newly bought shoes are of the right size. If not, no matter how much effort you put into breaking them down, your toes and heels will still feel uncomfortable.

2. Are the shoes properly adjusted to the shape of your foot?

If you have problems with your feet, such as hallux or a high instep, you need to pay special attention to the correct fit of your shoes. Otherwise, breaking them may have no effect.

3. Are there any problem areas inside the shoe?

A careless seam or underdeveloped gluing inside the shoe can make the shoes never comfortable, and even long hours spent breaking them will not solve this problem.

Don't give up on buying new shoes

Holly Brubach once said that the new shoes may not cure a broken heart or a migraine, but they can definitely alleviate symptoms and improve mood.

Don't let fear of chafing and blisters stop you from buying your dream shoes. We are sure that with our advice you will be able to break a new pair of shoes quickly and efficiently.

Remember that the best way to prevent chafing is to fit your shoes properly. Insufficient space, as well as excess space, can cause blisters and corns. Leave enough space in the shoe for your fingers to move freely. When ordering shoes in our online store, be sure to read the size guide, thanks to which you can easily adjust the shoes.