stretching the legs of knee high boots.....
annette kurten
Posts: 39,543 Forum Member
✭
i just got a gorgeous pair of leather boots in a charity shop, they`re really good, butter soft, leather but too tight in the leg. i can just about squeeze past a bare calf with the zip if i mentally breathe in.
how can i stretch them, [they`re pretty much new so quite robust and uncreased still]?
how can i stretch them, [they`re pretty much new so quite robust and uncreased still]?
0
Comments
www.bootband.com
I saw this on TV recently but checking it out via Google there's another way too. Both methods involve a hairdryer.
First method is using the dryer on the outside of the boots. Put thick socks on and squeeze your legs into the boots. Put the dryer on a high setting and hold it above the area you want to stretch for a couple of minutes/several minutes, keep the boots on until they cool. Peel off the socks and put the boots on again to see if it's worked. Repeat if necessary.
Second method is to play the dryer on the inside, then put the thick socks on and wear the boots until cool. This is for shoes not boots though so whether it would work for boots or not I don't know. If you can't fit your legs into the boots with socks on as in the first method, it would be worth a try I think.
For both methods the leather will be hardened, so afterwards apply some leather conditioner to restore suppleness.
There's other ways too, see this link (hairdryer is Method 4): http://www.wikihow.com/Stretch-Boots
Like evil c I too did a bit of googling sat here in Morphine la-la-land. And found the same re hairdryers advice. Reason I'm replying though, is a Yahoo 'best answer' solution which endorsed this - also added (not sure how likely it would be in March I know..!!) *NOT* to leave them out in the sun for the same effect - because whilst logically it would work, the boot leather would fade in colour.
'Her' second piece of advice..? I dunno, but was the best answer according to yahoo, was "You can also use mink oil, use to soften leather boots"
No idea what that is, and decided to stop playing Online Detective at that point..!!
Good Luck annette - want you strutting around in those new boots, and updating us once you are
scuzzi snips.
they`re these boots in almost the same condition [£6, bargain of the week :cool:]
https://www.jonesbootmaker.com/jones-bootmaker-boots-high-leg-boot-formal-2633413411
i`m reluctant to show them a hairdryer at this stage but i might try that on my daughter`s boots, thanks for that C
i saw a method with diluted isopropyl alcohol but it sounds a bit drying, mink oil sounds like just the thing, thank you seamus. how`s your pain now?
i can get the left one zipped up ok and the right one if i dangle my calf muscle right so i think an hour of wear in the morning every day for a week and a good oiling should do the trick, thanks everyone
No seriously, don't just go off my amateur hour search results - I know you won't so face-palm at myself..!! The pain thing is all under control - got some recent morphine madness oddness to share on that thread at a later date.
And it's good to see you posting - even if growling at leather boots. I know you'll take this in good spirit, but your ineffable charm at describing a situation..causes the most appropriate reaction extreme with me..this time laughter (so sorry) with
..I will hobble slowly to a place of safety..Jupiter ?...hehe. Let us know how it goes, and I will offer you an old Irish blessing here
'Well Wear, and Health to Tear"
Kinda means what it sounds like - a perfect enjoyable fit, accompanied by strong and good health as the wish to accompany it
" Thigh length boots ?...........at her age "
The first method is what i did and it worked. My calves are slim as well, but the boots i bought were tiny tiny lol.
I hope one of the methods works and the OP gets to wear them.
That said, I didn't end up using it, and it was referring more to the actual shoe that the calfs. I'm not sure how practical it'd be or if it even works but maybe as a last resort?