Chanel ballet flats shoe stretcher recommendations?

[Lady_P]

I’m usually a size 37 or 37.5 in shoes but my size varies a lot in Chanel shoes (sometimes up, sometimes down, and sometimes true to size).

Last year, I got a pair of lambskin ballet flats and needed to size down to a 36.5 (because my heels slipped out of the shoe completely when I tried walking when trying on a size 37).

But after multiple wears, I still find the 36.5 tight both length-wise and width-wise at the toes (but comfortable everywhere else). I really want to try to stretch the toes out to make these beautiful shoes more comfortable so I can wear them more often.

Can anyone recommend a shoe-stretcher contraption they’ve purchased from Amazon or elsewhere that has successfully stretched their ballet flats length & width-wise at the toes?

I want to avoid “spray” stretchers and buy a manual contraption instead. I’m based in the U.S. (in case some products are only available elsewhere).

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[fdc]

Never tried one so good luck, I find my Chanel ballet flats true to size.

 

[katlina]

Hi, you will not be able to stretch leather without using any kind of spray cream as well. I have tried spray stretchers on multiple very expensive shoes and never had a problem. They were great.

I was giving me advice to put the spray inside and with thick socks with the shoes to stretch them out. Worked like a charm.

However, be aware that you can never ever stretch a shoe lengthwise, only in the width.

 

[artax]

I would give to a cobbler over night to stretch it… otherwise buy next time shoes in 36,5 C! They are wider than classic.. good luck 🍀

 

[880]

However, be aware that you can never ever stretch a shoe lengthwise, only in the width.

Agree with this

 

[Annabella4]

Posted this somewhere else on this forum, works perfectly for me.

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.