Obsession: shoe stretcher!

I have bought a lot of shoes over the years. For some reason, i can always rationalize another pair. However, the size of my foot is always changing slightly depending on the weather and how much walking I've done the day I buy the shoes. These particular shoes are from Steve madden and they are a size 5.5. At the store, I tried on both a size 6 and the 5.5 and the size 6 was too big- I could feel them sliding off as I walked around the store. I decide on the 5.5. Here is where the mystery comes into play. While in the store, I was able to get the 5.5 on and walk around comfortably. Now, I can't get my feet in them! I have no idea what has changed! They are a gorgeous violet- blue color, not to mention they were $90 so I'd rather not just give them away.

Enter: shoe stretcher. I bought it at a shoe repair store. It wa $30, but you can buy a pair on amazon for $35.00. They come in sizes so make sure you find re correct size for your shoes. Basically, it is two wood pieces shaped sort of like a foot with a long metal bar down the middle. To use, you place it in the shoe you'd like to stretch, and then twist the metal bar which will expand the two wood pieces. This process will help to stretch the shoe out. I am going to try it on my gorgeous violet Steve madden heels. Hopefully it works!

Does anyone have any idea why sometimes shoes fit my feet and sometimes they don't?? Any suggestions are helpful!!!







Update: after letting the shoe sit in the stretcher for about 3 hours, it fits! It needs a little more stretching to be comfy, but I'm so happy I can actually get the awesome shoes on my feet!



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