I have bought recently a pair of vintage knee high boots.they are made of leather and are really nice.I usually avoid boots with zips but i couldnt resist these ones.
However i am not fat..my legs arent fat but i cant get the zip up the whole way....can anyone help me and tell me how i can make the leather stretch?
2006-12-26 04:27:02 · 14 answers · asked by saffron s 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
lead from a pencil sometimes helps,sounds strange i know but it usually works !
2006-12-26 04:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to keep the leather pliable if you want it to stretch. Use a good leather cleaner that also feeds the leather and use boot supports to keep their shape. Use soap on the zip when you are doing them up, it makes the whole process so much easier. If all else fails go on a diet until they fit, you may be starving and look like a skeleton, but at least you will be able to wear those 'kinky boots'! Happy New Year.xx
2006-12-26 04:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by maria bartoninfrance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having problems with the zip, I'd suggest getting a soft pencil and rubbing both sides of the zip with it. The graphite from the pencil acts as a lubricant and you might be able to pull the zip up all the way afterwards.
2006-12-26 04:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by reader19492003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have big calves 18" all due to muscles and the best way to get the zipper up is to slide the boot down the leg and slowly begin to zip it up. This way it will be at the smaller portion of the leg. If that doesn't work then you will need a wider calf boot.
2006-12-26 04:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by essencepleasure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try sitting on the floor with your boots on but having your leg on its side on the floor then zipping it up, this usually works as the same process of lying on a bed to zip a pair of tight jeans up.
2006-12-26 05:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by wotsirb2cruise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shoe cobbler could have the skill to repair it and it sounds like the subject of cost to repair vs. cost to replace warrants restoration. can no longer help with area considering i'm on the different fringe of the pond.
2016-10-19 00:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by swett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are not the right style of boot for you..try a different style.
I may not be so flattering or comfortable if you have to squeeze your legs into these boots
2006-12-29 09:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub the zip with a candle, the wax will lubricate it, i use it on the zip on my leather jacket.
2006-12-26 04:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sparky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spray some wd40 on the zip.
2006-12-26 09:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by lonely as a cloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, get them hot, if they are leather you could actually throw them into the dryer on medium heat for like 4-6 min. or the blowdryer will work. =)
2006-12-26 04:31:44 · answer #10 · answered by dcVixen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprinkle talcum power on the zip , it wont do any harm if it doesn't do the job .
2006-12-26 07:07:01 · answer #11 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋