{"id":9311,"date":"2022-03-10T11:31:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T19:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=9311"},"modified":"2022-06-08T11:32:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T18:32:07","slug":"how-to-stretch-leather-sandals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/how-to-stretch-leather-sandals\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stretch Leather Sandals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Picture this: You wanted to wear<\/span> women\u2019s comfortable sandals<\/span><\/a> for your upcoming vacation, so you ordered a pair of leather sandals. They were supposed to arrive a week ago, but they were late. Now you only have a day to break them and avoid blister blunders on the beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether this is your exact predicament or not, you\u2019re probably looking for some extra wiggle room in your new <\/span>walking sandals<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re wondering how to stretch leather sandals without damaging your new shoes, you\u2019ve landed in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Quick Note on Stretching Leather<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before you race off to try our sandal-stretching techniques, make sure you won\u2019t cause any damage to your new kicks. While we think of leather as a singular material, there are actually several different types of leather.<\/span><\/p>\n

Between leathers from different animals and variations in the tanning process, sandal manufacturers don\u2019t always recommend the same methods for stretching.<\/span><\/p>\n

All this is to say that you should research your footwear\u2019s care instructions ahead of time. Always read the tags and literature that came with your sandals before attempting our stretching methods. You\u2019d hate to find out the hard way that your leather-looking sandals aren\u2019t even genuine leather at all!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Methods for Stretching Leather Sandals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Do you need sandals to wear with dresses immediately? Depending on how quickly you need your sandals stretched, there are several paths you can take. Some of our recommendations are below, but it\u2019d be a <\/span>stretch<\/span><\/i> to say these are the only options.<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Visit a Shoe Repair Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sometimes it pays to leave the stretching to the experts, especially if you\u2019re nervous about causing harm to your brand new sandals. Your local shoe repair shop likely offers professional shoe stretching for a small fee, and they can usually extend this service to leather sandals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional stretching is typically offered as a same-day service. You can rely on a cobbler to increase your sandals\u2019:<\/span><\/p>\n