I purchased the ballerina flats in 39.5. The shoes felt fine in the store but now after 5 wears, I can see that it's actually too small by about half size. Selling it will incur massive loss so I was wondering if there is anything a cobbler can do to stretch it out? The width is fine (I have wide feet) but the length is definitely too short which can be seen by the cramped toes section. Really frustrated as I thought it was a good fit. If anyone can recommend anything that can be done, I would appreciate that.
Chanel ballerina flats are a half size too small -- any recommendations on how to stretch it out?
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Yes, check out Rago Brothers. They do excellent work.
Are they lambskin? You could also try wearing them around the house with thick socks to break them in.
Mine were a bit tight when I first purchased them, but they stretched with wear, as my SA advised. They’re now very comfortable.
Are they lambskin? You could also try wearing them around the house with thick socks to break them in.
Mine were a bit tight when I first purchased them, but they stretched with wear, as my SA advised. They’re now very comfortable.
Yup they are lambskin. At times, my feet slip out of them as if it's lose. Most of the times, it's tight. I will give wearing thick socks a go. Thanks!
Hi, I had the same problem due to a previously broken toe one did not fit great, and stretched mine out half a size. This is a trusted method I use a lot on leather. It only works on real leather with not to much stitching. So on the quilted flats it would be harder.
1) take a pair of ankle socks and wet the toe part, press between towels to remove excess water.
2) put them on upside down, so any seams are on the bottom of your feet, the heel part rest on your ankle now.
3) if you need to stretch a whole size, flip the heel part back over your toes, so they are covered with two layers of fabric. No need to wet them again.
4) Put on the flats you want to expand.
5) Blow dry your feet on a hot setting. You should hold the blow dryer pretty close to the leather, leaving a few cm. Keep moving the dryer over the shoe to all the parts you want stretched.
6) Check after a few minutes, because this can go really fast!
7) when satisfied, remove moist socks and replace with dry ones, again on or two layers. Wear those for a few hours.
Your shoes will now have molded to your feet.
1) take a pair of ankle socks and wet the toe part, press between towels to remove excess water.
2) put them on upside down, so any seams are on the bottom of your feet, the heel part rest on your ankle now.
3) if you need to stretch a whole size, flip the heel part back over your toes, so they are covered with two layers of fabric. No need to wet them again.
4) Put on the flats you want to expand.
5) Blow dry your feet on a hot setting. You should hold the blow dryer pretty close to the leather, leaving a few cm. Keep moving the dryer over the shoe to all the parts you want stretched.
6) Check after a few minutes, because this can go really fast!
7) when satisfied, remove moist socks and replace with dry ones, again on or two layers. Wear those for a few hours.
Your shoes will now have molded to your feet.
Dang! You are a pro! I wish i knew this before I let go a pair of ballerinas.
I will try this as well, am in the same boat. 40 I slipped out of and 39,5 is too tight. Thank you so much for the instructions!
Mostly width, you cannot stretch too much past the sole in the front. But you can extend a few millimeters I think.
