Suggestions on breaking in a new pair of shoes?

Question

I have purchased a pair of Dr Scholls nurses shoes. I have worn them for three weeks now. Problem is, the right shoe anklet does not seem to be breaking in. I was left with a bloody back of the ankle :( Any suggestions of how to get that stiff material to ease up a bit? I have worn them long enough. Other then that they are comfortable.

Answer 1

If after three weeks they are causing you problems, then they do not fit. It could be a flaw in the manufacturing of the shoe.

I wear the "nursing clog" which became very popular last year. They have been around for year and years, but only have caught on as a fashion "must have" with the younger generation.

Answer 2

Here, try this;

Put on heavy socks, then put the shoes on. Liberally dowse the area that needs to be "stretched" with rubbing alcohol.

It will be cold at first, and a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it.

Then wear the shoes for as long as you can. Do this more than once if necessary.

Alcohol is what professionals use to stretch shoes in only certain parts. It's MUCH better than water - as it doesn't damage the leather.

Needless to say, it's best to do this at home in your spare time rather than at work. And at home, you can do other things while the shoes is "stretching"

This works WONDERS!!!

Those little bottles of "shoe stretcher" are NOTHING MORE than rubbing alcohol sold in small bottles at VERY high prices. Do yourself a favor and buy it directly and get so much more for your money.

Answer 3

goodness sake - try this

fill in the shoes with wet newspapers overnight stuff it right in and leave it there (or do it on the w/end)

that will stretch the material - oh and dont put them back on if they are damp wait til they are dry

Answer 4

there's always stepping on the back a few times while walking in them but then that could mean possibly ruining the shoe.

Answer 5

Sometimes an inside seam will rub, try some sandpaper in that spot on your shoe.

Answer 6

i usually wear them around the house w/ 2 pairs of thick socks

Answer 7

rub some oil on ur ankle and on the shoes

always works

Answer 8

Have your husband wear them to work. I'm sure they'll be better after about a week. Hee

Answer 9

try getting them wet and stick something in the heel to stretch it out some. good luck.

Answer 10

just wear them