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    Does stretching shoes really work?
    Moe Draper
    Shoe Care & Repair Specialist
    Moe Draper is a Shoe Care and Repair Specialist and the Owner of Detroit Shoe Shine and Shoe Repair. With over 20 years of personal experience, Moe specializes in shoe shining, cosmetic restorations for quality leather goods, and minor/major shoe repair services. Moe and his staff at Detroit Shoe Shine and Repair have over 30 years of combined experience and knowledge.
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    To a degree, yes. It's not like you're going to turn a size 6 into a size 10 or anything like that, but you can definitely get shoes to stretch a bit.
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    How long do you need to stretch shoes with a wooden stretcher?
    Moe Draper
    Shoe Care & Repair Specialist
    Moe Draper is a Shoe Care and Repair Specialist and the Owner of Detroit Shoe Shine and Shoe Repair. With over 20 years of personal experience, Moe specializes in shoe shining, cosmetic restorations for quality leather goods, and minor/major shoe repair services. Moe and his staff at Detroit Shoe Shine and Repair have over 30 years of combined experience and knowledge.
    Shoe Care & Repair Specialist
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    You have to use the stretcher for at least 3 straight days. On that third day, take the stretchers out and wear them for the remainder of the day.
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    How can I make sure that my stretched shoes don't shrink back to their original size?
    Moe Draper
    Shoe Care & Repair Specialist
    Moe Draper is a Shoe Care and Repair Specialist and the Owner of Detroit Shoe Shine and Shoe Repair. With over 20 years of personal experience, Moe specializes in shoe shining, cosmetic restorations for quality leather goods, and minor/major shoe repair services. Moe and his staff at Detroit Shoe Shine and Repair have over 30 years of combined experience and knowledge.
    Shoe Care & Repair Specialist
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    Cedar shoe trees! They're inexpensive, and they really work. Whenever you aren't wearing your shoes, put the shoe trees in.
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    Is it safe for kids to do these processes, or should they have parents help them?
    R2_d2000
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    It shouldn't be dangerous for kids to do this, but they should still tell their parents and get their help so that it is done right and for additional safety.
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