So, you’ve found the perfect pair of shoes, but they’re a half size too small — and somehow the salesperson has convinced you that they will stretch after a couple wears. We’ve all found ourselves in ...

People with wide feet know that a bad pair of shoes can genuinely make or break your week. One outing in a pair of ill-fitting, too-narrow shoes, and you'll be nursing an aftermath of blisters, ...

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Unlike the wooden shoe stretchers of yore, which can splinter and rot over time, the Lanney Shoe Stretchers are made of heavy-duty plastic and a metal shaft designed to last many years. But what ...

I’ve definitely been guilty of buying a pair of shoes and thinking they fit, but after one wear I decide that they’re too tight. I can’t take them back, so they end up just sitting in the back of my ...

Wondering how to stretch shoes? Or, if it’s even possible? You’re not alone. After all, there’s nothing worse than wearing a gorgeous pair of new shoes that is, sadly, way too tight. What’s a person ...

Leather boots are essential for colder weather months, but sometimes that snug fit is a bit too tight. Is it possible to stretch leather boots to make the fit more comfortable? Actually, yes. There ...

Picture this: You bought your dream pair of shoes, spent a couple hours exploring a new city or running errands on foot and realized one thing. You need to figure out how to make your shoes more ...

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Inspired by the reptile it’s named after, the Chameleon was made for easy on and off. It’s adaptable with protection, stability and ultra-lightweight construction to boot. The hiking shoe is best for ...