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    Old 04-10-2011, 06:08 AM
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    thanks for the tip!
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    Old 04-10-2011, 06:12 AM
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    Good tip, I have a pair right now that I hate to wear as they hurt my feet.
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    Old 04-10-2011, 06:13 AM
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    OOoohhh yes I forgot that. I had a friend whose husband was in construction and he would do this with new leather work boots.
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    Old 04-10-2011, 07:03 AM
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    I have a pair of sandals I"m going to try that with. Was going to send them to the thrift store, but if I can wear them this summer, better yet! THANKS
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    Old 04-10-2011, 07:07 AM
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    Does anybody else remember doing that with a new pair of skin-tight jeans? Had to wear them wet until they were dry. (I wasn't allowed to wear them!)

    Good tip, thank you!
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    Old 04-10-2011, 07:07 AM
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    Hmm never thought of that. But I just got rid of all my shoes that didn't fit when I moved darn. I have used the Shoe Stretch though that comes in a bottle.
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    Old 04-10-2011, 07:36 AM
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    Any time you have a new pair of shoes that hurt
    all you have to do is wet a pair of socks
    put shoes on and as you wear them during the day
    they stretch and conform to your exact foot shape as it dries.
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    Old 04-10-2011, 08:59 AM
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    Half a century ago..okay, let's just say a lot of years ago I lived on a cattle ranch. The cowboys would buy a new pair of boots, pour hot water in them, dump it out and when cool enough wear the boots till they were dry. They fit nicely after that.

    In fact, I'd forgotten that and still have a pair of ultra expensive boots that I've been trying to get up enough nerve to give to Sally Ann. I'll try the hot water. Guess my forgetter's working nicely and my rememberer is off kilter lately.
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    Old 04-10-2011, 11:29 AM
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    you can also spray them with alcohol or use a broom handle to rub the spots where if hurts
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    Old 04-10-2011, 12:21 PM
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    Great tips!! Thank you :D:D:D
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