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Take your good leather shoes to a shoe cobbler that knows how to stretch your shoes.
Size 5-6, you can gain a half size.
7-8 you can gain 3/4 size.
9+ and you can gain a full size up.
If you have friends/neighbours/relatives who also collect shoes maybe they might be interested in buying some. Forums about Fashion , maybe some there might be interested. Just word it like looking for advice.
Last edited by Nerys52SoSilver; 04-08-2021 at 02:18 AM..
Take your good leather shoes to a shoe cobbler that knows how to stretch your shoes.
Size 5-6, you can gain a half size.
7-8 you can gain 3/4 size.
9+ and you can gain a full size up.
Or, there's surgery for toes, I hear...
If the OP can't afford replacing shoes, then I think toe surgery is out of the question.
You can stretch leather shoes a bit for a custom fit; we used this method when I was a costumer.
Warning: may discolor the shoe, or change the shape (which is the point of stretching)
Dampen the tight area with rubbing alcohol and walk around in the shoes until it dries. Repeat if needed.
This also works to tighten up stretched out shoes, but let them dry on your feet without walking around.
Take your good leather shoes to a shoe cobbler that knows how to stretch your shoes.
Size 5-6, you can gain a half size.
7-8 you can gain 3/4 size.
9+ and you can gain a full size up.
Or, there's surgery for toes, I hear...
You can buy shoe stretchers that go both lengthwise and widthwise. That should help with some of the OP’s shoes.
I do have more shoes than anyone needs. I like colors, styles, etc. but sadly I am not in a position now to buy new shoes
This might appeal to you, but maybe not...
Shop for shoes at Goodwill or other thrift stores. Personally, for me, I don't have a problem buying second hand shoes, if I see something I like. But some people do, and I can understand that. But buying shoes for $3 or $4 as opposed to $20+...eh, why not?
I've found great, barely worn shoes at thrift stores. But I do recognize also that some people find that idea icky.
I went through the same thing as the OP when I was pregnant. My feet went from a 7.5 to a 9. And have stayed there for the last 25 years. It was a drag at the time, as I was in my 20s and had quite a few pairs of shoes I really liked.
Have you gained weight? They definitely will get larger with weight gain.
Maybe a couple pounds but I'm still just over 100 lbs.
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