For some people, their feet stay the same size no matter what. Others might find the size of their feet fluctuating almost daily. They might have gained a few pounds and their shoes are all too tight. They lose those pounds and the shoes are back to normal. Obviously that person is not going to run out and buy a new pair of shoes every few days nor would they want dozens of shoes in a range of different sizes. Instead, they buy a stretcher which can help them fit more comfortably in their shoes.

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Certain materials will not stretch easily or correctly. If you are unsure of whether a shoe should be stretched, speak to an expert on the shoe’s material. Don’t risk a pair of shoes especially if they are expensive. Other materials will stretch without any damage to them; usually the more expensive, natural materials will lend themselves to stretching without any major issues. But, even the most natural or flexible of materials can be overstretched or damaged by trying to do too much or being overly zealous.

A shoe stretcher should not be used on materials when they are already in stress situations, such as when they are dried out. It should also be used only in a realistic manner. If you are trying to get a pair of size ten feet into size six shoes or boots, it is not a shoe stretcher that you need. Keep in mind that the stretcher will only give you a little more room, usually equal to a half size more; it will not stretch your shoes out several sizes.

A shoe stretcher might also be used to keep a pair of soaking wet shoes from shrinking as well. When you have a pair of wet shoes, use the stretcher to keep them from drawing up as they dry. Keep the stretcher in place until the shoes are completely dry and they should be fine.

To keep your shoes in good condition and comfortable, you can either plan on foot swelling by buying up a half size or buy having a good boot shoe stretcher on hand.

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But every man tends to have a pair of nice dress shoes that he doesn’t wear often, and usually it is because they do not fit well. Sometimes we buy a pair of new shoes that feel great in the showroom, only to bring them home and discover they’re really not that comfortable in day-to-day use. In these situations men’s shoe stretchers can really save the day by breaking in those problem shoes for you.

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It is also a fact that men’s formal shoes, especially leather or suede, can shrink if they have not been worn in some time.  This is another situation where a quality men’s shoe stretcher can help out.  But whether you’re breaking in new shoes, or re-stretching old shoes that haven’t been worn in a while, you will need a good quality men’s shoe stretcher.  So how do you decide which to choose?

There are three basic types of men’s shoe stretchers; the first type is the cheap plastic shoe trees you will find at many inexpensive shoe stores.  These are of limited use and often wear out quickly, so in general they are not recommended.

The second type is the cedar or maple hardwood stretcher.  These are also known as a one-way shoe stretcher, because they will expand only the width of the shoe.  This type is of far greater quality and will tend to last a long time.

But ideally, every man should own the third type of shoe stretcher: the two way men’s shoe stretcher.  Two way stretchers will expand both the width and the length of the shoe.  These are far more versatile and practical than either of the other types, and a quality two way stretcher will last you a lifetime.

In addition, two way shoe stretchers often have holes along the front and sides of their surface that can be fitted with supplied orthopedic plugs.  These plugs will expand your shoes in specific areas according to your needs.  This can be a godsend if you have a tendency to blister in a certain area of your foot, or if you have corns or calluses on your feet.

Most quality two way stretchers will be made of cedar, which absorbs moisture and odor.  After using the stretcher, you may notice that your shoes have the fresh clean smell of cedar — which is not a bad thing at all.

It is important to note that certain types of footwear require their own special stretchers or expanders, and standard men’s shoe stretchers will not be beneficial in these cases. Cowboy boots are one example of this, and you will need to buy a special stretcher made for boots to get good results in this case.  Other high-top shoes will sometimes need a specific stretcher as well, but for 95% of men’s formal footwear, a regular two-way men’s shoe stretcher will do the trick.

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