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Wear thicker socks (or multiple pairs). Perhaps the easiest thing you can do to make a loose pair of shoes fit better is to “bulk up” your feet with thicker layers of socks. For example, you might try exchanging a skin tight pair of dress socks or tights for a padded set of crew socks. You can even wear two or three pairs of socks on top of each other the thicker the padding, the more tightly your foot will sit in the shoe.

Best for: Athletic shoes, boots.

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Best for: Flats, boots, close toed heels.

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Use an insole. An insole is a soft pad (usually made of foam or gel material) that sits under your foot in the shoe to provide cushioning and support. Insoles are often intended to help with posture problems and discomfort, but they’re also handy canada goose outlet uk sale for taking up extra space in shoes that are too loose. Insoles can be purchased for reasonably cheap at most places where shoes are also sold.

Best for: Most shoes (including heels and open toed shoes).

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Notes: Try these on before wearing and be aware that some users report blisters after use.

Try shrinking the shoes with water. For some shoes, you may want to consider actually making the shoes smaller by wetting them and then allowing them to air dry. This can get great results if done right, but it’s important to note that it carries a small risk of damage to your shoes, so always check the care label inside the shoe before beginning. See below for directions.[1]

First, get your shoes wet. For leather or suede shoes, use a spray bottle. For casual/athletic shoes, soak the shoes in water.

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When canada goose outlet paypal your shoes are dry, try them on. You may need to repeat this process several times if they’re still too big. If you’re worried about your shoes shrinking too small, let them dry on your feet so that they will form around them as they constrict.

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Stretch canada goose on sale for black friday the elastic band along the inside of the back of the shoe. A good spot for this is the inside of the heel, but any loose area will work.

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Release the band. When you let go, the elastic band will draw in the material of the shoe. This should give it a canada goose outlet washington dc “smaller” fit.

You can use method this with the water shrinking method or one of the tricks above if needed.

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Try to maintain your posture when wearing big shoes. Keep in mind that, no matter what you do to the inside of your shoes, they’ll canada goose outlet uk fake still be about the same size on the outside. This can unfortunately sometimes lead to posture and gait problems. When you’re wearing an oversized pair of shoes, it’s important to maintain good posture to compensate for your “bigger” feet. See our posture article for a good selection of tips and pointers. A few general points include:[3]

Stand up straight. Keep your head and chest up and pointed forward. Pull your shoulders back slightly to align your canada goose outlet ottawa arms.

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