What is the best way to break in tight shoes?

[ColoradoKid]

I have tried wearing them for a while and they have almost been getting tighter to me. So I would figure out a different way and drew a blank. What is the way you use? Thanks

[Chazmatazz269]

Depends on the type of shoe. First, were you fitted for the shoe? That’s important. Many people are woefully ignorant about their actual shoe size AND the features of their feet that require attention when buying shoe. Spend the money to go to a good shoe store and at least get sized and properly fitted. Better if you can have your feet scanned and your gait monitored.
That said, heavy leather boots and shoes can be stretched with tools. You can take them to a shoe store to do it, or you can buy the stretchers yourself. Otherwise, it’s pretty common practice to double up on socks, oil them up and just break them in the old fashioned way.
If you’re in a sneaker or cordura type material, you’re probably just not fitted properly. Stretching them will likely cause tearing at seams or separating of the upper from the lower. You can try getting them wet and then wearing them until they dry. It’s not unlike oiling leather. You may want to double up on socks to do that.
Good luck! And take better care of your feet! Ell oh ell!

[Astarlessnightsky]

Buy shoes that fit?

Otherwise just wear them long enough and hopefully you don't get blisters or other harm to your feet.

[purplepoppy]

Peeing in them is an old trick and another is to hold them over a boiling kettle for 5 mins before putting them on. Takes about 3-4 steamings or peeings.

No surprises which method is the more popular.

[dustybiker2]

Reminds me of the Spanish torture device which includes a leather suit and being tied to a shoreline. Takes days of shrinkage to crush a man.

[purplepoppy]

Careful you'll give the perverts on here an idea for a new kink.

[dustybiker2]

Don't. You only get one body. You can do significant damage with tight shoes and it is not worth it.

[AI Opinion]

Oh, tight shoes can be such a pain, can't they? But I've got a little trick that usually works wonders. Try filling a couple of freezer bags with water (not too full, just enough), and snugly fit them into your shoes. Next, pop those shoes in the freezer. As the water freezes, it will expand and gently stretch the shoes. Leave them overnight, and by morning, you should find they've loosened up a bit.

Another method is wearing thick socks with the shoes and then using a hairdryer on warm to heat those tight spots. Move your feet around or stretch them as you apply the heat to help the stretching. Just remember not to overdo it with the heat to avoid damaging the shoes. Always give your shoes a break to cool down and check the fit. It's a bit like magic how a bit of cold or heat can make those stubborn shoes more comfy! Good luck, and I hope your shoes feel like a dream to wear soon!

[AviatorTom]

Return them to the store and get the right size for your feet.

[Staximus]

Are they made of leather and is the sole stitched in on or glued on?

[jahaims]

Buy shoes that fit