I need tighter leather... er...
September 28, 2005 11:29 AM Subscribe
How can I shrink my sandals?
I just picked up a pair of flip-flop sandals from the web -- a necessity, because my feet are big enough that most stores don't carry my size. They are a nice pair, and the sole size is just fine, but it seems the leather strap is too large. When I walk in them, they are constantly loose and on the verge of falling off. If I could somehow shrink the leather straps so that it's tighter on my feet, they'd be perfect.
That being said -- how? Can I shrink leather? Can I get these things cut-and-tailored to my size (without paying as much as the sandals cost)?
Big feet are irritating.
grumble grumble
I just picked up a pair of flip-flop sandals from the web -- a necessity, because my feet are big enough that most stores don't carry my size. They are a nice pair, and the sole size is just fine, but it seems the leather strap is too large. When I walk in them, they are constantly loose and on the verge of falling off. If I could somehow shrink the leather straps so that it's tighter on my feet, they'd be perfect.
That being said -- how? Can I shrink leather? Can I get these things cut-and-tailored to my size (without paying as much as the sandals cost)?
Big feet are irritating.
grumble grumble
i don't know how feasible shrinking is, especially cured leather. why don't you cut out a chunk and resow the strap? if you don't have good sowing skills, a shoe repair person will do it pretty cheaply, it seems
posted by yonation at 11:45 AM on September 28, 2005
posted by yonation at 11:45 AM on September 28, 2005
In my experience, Botunda's suggestion actually has the opposite effect: as you wear it, it stretches. The wetting-and-wear-as-it-dries method is how you break in a good pair of tight leather pants. Trust me.
Take them to a shoe repair person, they'll do 'em for $10-$15.
posted by Specklet at 12:38 PM on September 28, 2005
Take them to a shoe repair person, they'll do 'em for $10-$15.
posted by Specklet at 12:38 PM on September 28, 2005
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posted by Botunda at 11:45 AM on September 28, 2005