It can be disappointing to return from the store and see that your newly purchased shoes seem tighter.

At those moments, it feels like the shoes have shrunk, leaving you with big questions even if they match your shoe size.


This is mostly unavoidable and suitability depends on a number of factors.

But what can you do to enlarge them, especially on your fingers?

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Fortunately, there is a trick that can be useful, and this technique aims to widen the front of the shoe, giving your toes more space.

Take two potatoes that fit easily into your shoes. Peel them and wrap each one in tissue or newspaper.

Place them in your shoes and leave them overnight. During this time, the potatoes will dry out and expand your shoes.

In addition to stretching your shoes, potatoes can also absorb unpleasant odors from your shoes. This technique works especially well with leather shoes. If you have shoes made of fabric, it may be a little more difficult. /Telegraph/