I've been reading thru some threads that discuss about stretching of leather with the CL's. Seems like the general concensus is to buy the size that fits just snuggly, then stretch the shoe with thick socks or shoe stretchers to the comfortable level. Since I'm researching to get my first pair of CL's ,and I have a mild bunion problem, I would like to find out which is easier to stretch.... leather or patent leather? Or are they just about the same? TIA