Share your thanks with Moe Draper
Your thanks is on its way!
Moe Draper
Shoe Care & Repair Specialist
wikiHow's Editorial ProcesswikiHow partners with over 1000+ experts from a wide range of fields to ensure our content is accurate and based on well-established research and testimony. Content Managers conduct interviews and work closely with each expert to review information, answer reader questions, and add credible advice. Learn more about our editorial process and why millions of readers trust wikiHow.
Forum Comments (1)
If this is too difficult, you can always google your local shoe repair or shoe cobbler and take them in to have them professionally stretched.
Q&A Comments (42)
Co-authored Articles (27)
7 Simple Ways to Tie Your Shoes So They Turn into Slip-Ons
Create lace-free slip-on shoes in minutesUntying and retying your shoes can be a hassle—luckily, it’s easy to hide your shoelaces and turn your shoes into comfy slip-ons you’ll never have to secure again. From hidi...
The Best Ways to Lace Up Your On Cloud Shoes
Different lacing patterns for your foot shape and running style On Cloud shoes are some of the most popular running shoes and for good reason. They absorb impact, reduce strain, and adapt to your running style. But did y...
How to Stretch Faux Leather & Other Synthetic Shoes
Add more give & comfort to your shoes with these expert tipsAre your favorite shoes pinching your toes? Don’t worry—you don’t have to throw them out! Stretching faux leather or synthetic shoes is possible. While it...
How to Stretch Out Sneakers & Tennis Shoes
Expand tight sneakers with ice or heat so they fit more comfortablyWhen you get a new pair of sneakers or athletic tennis shoes, you want them to feel broken in before you wear them for long periods of time. If your snea...
How to
Stop Leather Boots from Squeaking
Squeaky boots can be extremely obnoxious, especially if you aren’t trying to make a scene every time you walk into a room. Luckily, silencing loud leather boots is quite easy. To start, identify where the sound is comi...
How to Restore and Revive Suede At Home
Fix your suede shoes, jacket, or furniture without damaging itSuede is a type of beautiful, soft leather that's often used to make things like shoes, furniture, or clothing items. If you have a suede item that needs a li...
How to
Remove Jean Stains from Shoes
Have you ever bought a new pair of denim jeans only to find by the end of your evening the indigo dye has turned your white tennis shoes into a tie-dye disaster? Don’t ditch your kicks just yet! There are easy home rem...
How to
Stretch Leather Boots
Use boot stretchers or at-home hacks to reshape tight bootsIf that new pair of leather boots doesn’t fit quite right or if your favorite pair of hiking boots have shrunk, there is no need to despair! There are quite a ...
How to Clean inside Shoes to Remove Odor
Stinky shoes and insoles are common, but still unpleasant—what can you do to clean the insides of shoes? It turns out there are a ton of easy DIY tricks to make your shoes smell as good as new! We’ve put together a h...
How to Clean the Soles of Shoes with Expert Tips
Plus, how to spot-clean tough stains on your soles Since the soles of your shoes are the part that actually make contact with the ground, it’s expected that they’ll get a little dirty after a while. Luckily, cleaning...
How to Clean Stinky Shoes: Home Remedies for Fresh Feet
The best ways to get funky smells out of shoes, both by hand and in the washerYou sit down to put on your favorite pair of sneakers, when you notice a certain… funk. It’s no wonder why our shoes tend to get a little ...
How to
Maintain Leather Shoes
You love your leather shoes, and you want to keep them beautiful and shiny for years to come. To keep your shoes looking their best, clean them regularly, particularly in harsh weather like snow and ice. Condition them e...
How to
Dye Suede Shoes
Give new life to a pair of suede shoesWhether you were unable to find a pair in a color you liked or you just want to update to a more fashionable look, dyeing old suede shoes makes a thrifty alternative to throwing them...
How to
Walk Without Creasing Shoes
You've got a new pair of amazing shoes—but you're worried that in a couple of months, they'll be super creased. When you wear your new sneakers, dress shoes, or heels, you want to look fresh. And luckily, we can help! ...
How to Uncrease Shoes & Prevent Wrinkling (Leather Shoes & Sneakers)
Safe & effective ways to keep leather, suede & gym shoes like new Whether you wear sneakers, dress shoes, or any other leather or suede footwear, nothing’s more annoying than discovering creases and wrinkles. There’s...
How to
Shrink Leather Shoes
If your leather shoes have stretched out too much from use, or if your new leather shoes are too big, you may consider shrinking them. The process is not difficult, but be aware that the shoe could be damaged if treated ...
How to
Dye Crocs Shoes
Crocs are a convenient and comfortable brand of foam rubber shoes, but painting and customizing them can be a little tricky. Fabric dye won’t stick to the foam rubber material very well and spray paint will crack and b...
How to
Stretch the Calves of Leather Boots
Instead of donating or throwing away a nice pair of leather boots that are too tight, try instead to stretch out the calves to make them fit more comfortably. Use boot-calf stretchers for a hands-off approach, or try spr...
How to
Stretch Plastic Shoes
Sometimes, you'll find a perfect shoe with a less than perfect fit. With synthetic materials like plastic, the stretching process may be more difficult than that of leather or fabric. Luckily, with the use of some common...
How to
Clean Shoes with Toothpaste
You can make your dirty shoes look clean again by removing the dirt and debris with toothpaste. Use either a toothbrush or a cleaning pad to scrub the dirt from the shoes. Let the toothpaste dry into the shoes before rem...
