how to stretch leather shoes?

[Elaine]

I have a pair of leather mules that are quite tight. I have tried to wet them and stretch them to no avail, anyone have any other ideas?

Elaine

[dotjhawkes]

If my customers require their new shoes stretching, as long as they are leather, I suggest two or three options. Most shoe repair outlets sell a spray on leather strether, which is NOT WATER! What made u think water strethed leather? Also, I have a set of stretching blocks that i use and these give the impression of the shoes having been worn for a week or so, you can buy these in Timpsons or similar. Then you couls put a pair of thick soicks on and walk around until they start to stretch naturally.