Shoe Stretcher
An easy-to-use shoe stretcher (also referred to as a shoe expander) offers a perfect tool to aid in alleviating a lot of foot problems associated with tight footwear – such as bunions, hammertoes, or similar such conditions.

Use of a shoe stretcher is a straightforward process of inserting the expander into a pair of flats, boots, shoes or high heels and turning the handle or knob to build-up sufficient pressure – this results in the leather stretching either in length or width – or both at once if desired.

A 2-way shoe stretcher is the preferred type of expander if wishing to stretch the length and width at the same time.

A solid, reliable shoe/boot stretcher often come constructed in hardwood, with its threaded rod in metal to simplify the stretching action. A stretcher is available at a variety of widths to fit footwear for men and women, as well as those targeted at a specific aliment, such as corns or bunions – those able to target a particular foot imperfection are designed to widen a shoe at the precise area of discomfort.

Besides the stretching tool, a shoe stretcher spray is perfect to use in conjunction with the expander to aid in softening / relaxing the leather fibers to make a footwear piece more susceptible to being molded into a more comfortable, fitting shape.

Whether it is a shoe, boot or high heel shoe stretcher, a simple accessory of this nature is perfect to avoid a lot of the pain that comes with wearing uncomfortable fitting footwear – and in addition to that, these tools will not mark or damage items of footwear.