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By Desiree Stimpert, About.com Guide to Shoes since 2004

Shoe Stretchers Ease the Pain of Tight Shoes

Sunday April 24, 2005
If you are hoping to turn a size 7 shoe into a size 9, you need a new shoe. But if you suffer from corns or bunions; have shoes that are just a bit too tight; or are breaking in a new pair of shoes, shoe stretchers can do the trick. Learn all about what shoe stretchers can do, how to use them, and wear to buy them.

Comments

March 11, 2009 at 11:00 pm
(1) Ronnie says:

Desiree your info on shoe stretchers was extremely helpful. I had no idea there were so many kinds of stretchers. Thank you so much. This will really help me choose the right ones
for my foot problems. I was especially surprised to learn about the attachments to stretch for bunions. This will really bless my aching feet. Thanks you again.

March 13, 2009 at 2:14 am
(2) shoes says:

My pleasure. I’m glad you found it helpful.

July 16, 2009 at 3:03 pm
(3) Marissa Lize Etienne says:

I hope they work on my new pair of Bettey Uggs.
I am a 8.5 and these are a tight 8.
I am optimistic. I may buy a shoe stretcher for these and another pair.

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