Soup stretching -
Dirty - 04-12-07
Does anybody know anything about stretching superstars? I got 2 pair of sweet ass '04 shells (pics coming soon) but they are a half size too small and I dont think I will be able to break them in in the usual way. I took them to a shoe repair place and they told me they couldnt be stretched but I think the guy was just being lazy (it was a half hour until closing). I dont really need them stretched length wise, only width wise. Any suggestions?
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dj_wildthing - 04-12-07
Depending on the upper material they might stretch a little once you wear them, but if the shell is too narrow I don't think there's much to do. That rubber just stays in shape...
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streak - 04-12-07
I'd say.. sell 'em and buy some in the proper size..
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Guiding Star - 04-12-07
I agree with streak... But he was deffinatly being lazy.
On a leather shoe width can be stretched, Ya heard
stretch 'em out or get the proper size, just don't dispair
(and never dis a pair) Or dissapear
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Daddys Girl - 04-12-07
The only thing I can suggest is using decent wodden Shoe Trees, but that would be more of a length thing - scary looking ones here:
http://www.theshoelace.co.uk/acatalog/Shoe_Stretchers.html?gclid=CLv80OfQjpACFQTclAod6wOKoA[php]
But failing that, you may have to opt for a bigger size if possible. I had some shelltoes that were too small & it wasn't a nice feeling on the feet!
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streak - 04-12-07
Guiding Star Wrote:I agree with streak... But he was deffinatly being lazy..
Oi!!! Cheeky boy..
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spitey - 04-12-07
my suggestion is.

damp news paper and pack/shove it in the shoe and hope. you will not get any movement on the shell. good luck. what are they?? are they worth the hassle??
RE: Soup stretching -
Daddys Girl - 04-12-07
Would damp paper have any effect on the inside of the trainer at all? I know I always stuff paper into the front of shoes that give a bit of a pinch (heels mainly) - but it's always dry...
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spitey - 04-12-07
apparently it works but....... would ya risk it, on ya fav supes, i dont think so.
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olstar - 04-12-07
Hmm, jst wear them man..
They will stretch eventually
I have some FTR's that were tight as shit..
Now they are sound..
Only a few hours of pain required
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Dirty - 04-12-07
These are the two pair I was talking about, just came in yesterday:
Im going to have to try stretching them coz now that Ive seen them in the flesh I dont think I could bear to get rid of them!
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spitey - 04-12-07
oh, ok dirty. stretch away dude.
nice pick ups by the way.
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Guiding Star - 05-12-07
I like the black and red ones!
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olstar - 05-12-07
I want some splits
Nice kicks man!