How to Stretch Crocs at Home – 3 Effective Ways!

Many people love wearing crocs because of their appearance as well as the comfort they bring. These shoes work great for individuals who spend most of their workday on their feet. However, sometimes, brand new shoes (crocs inclusive) can feel tight and cause blisters at the beginning. If you recently purchased new crocs shoes but found out that they are too small, there are some tips and tricks you can use to enhance their fit.

Do crocs Stretch Overtime?

Like most other shoes, crocs stretch with use. However, if the pair of crocs you selected is too tight and you cannot return them – or you do not want to – there are a few methods to stretch them out so they fit perfectly.

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Some Fast Methods on How to Stretch Crocs

The materials you will need for this method include

Method 1: Hairdryer

The heat supplied by a hairdryer can be utilized to stretch crocs. The heat warms up the material making it easy to stretch it out.

The materials you will require for this method are:

• A reliable hairdryer with a high wattage motor
• Towel
• A pair of thick socks

Instructions

• Heat the towel using the hairdryer. Apply heat to the towel for approximately 10 minutes.
• Place the towel inside the crocs and continue applying heat to the towel using the hairdryer. Do this for approximately 5 minutes. The towel will help ensure an even distribution of the heat inside the crocs.
• Stop applying the heat and remove the towel. Your shoes should be warm and flexible by now.
• Put on the thick socks and wear your heated crocs afterward
• Walk around the vicinity for about 10 minutes. Your crocs should stretch a bit after doing this.
• Remove the socks and wear the shoes. They should feel comfortable by now.
• Repeat the process until you achieve the fit you desire
• When repeating the procedure, heat the shoes for about 4 minutes and then try them on again with your thick socks on.

See also: How to Stretch Work Boots

Method 2: Hot Water

While dry heat will shrink the material used in making crocs, hot water does the opposite. Hot water will stretch the material used in making the crocs shoes thereby making them fit better.

The materials you will require for this method are:

• Water
• Thick socks
• Pot (big enough to contain your crocs)

Instructions

• Pour some water into the pot and heat it to boiling point
• Dip your tight-fitting crocs inside the hot water and leave it there for one minute. Be sure not to exceed this time limit because doing so may cause the heated water to ruin the crocs material.
• After one minute, take the crocs out of the hot water and wait for the uppers to cool to a tolerable level for your feet.
• Put on the thick socks and then wear the crocs. The socks will help the crocs material to expand more.
• Walking around the vicinity for approximately 10 minutes.
• Remove the socks and check the fit of the crocs.

You will begin to see changes after several days of wearing your shoes this way.

See also: How to Measure Your Feet for Shoes

Method 3: Thick Socks

Your tight-fitting crocks will stretch to the size that feels comfortable as you walk around in them wearing thick socks. While this technique is the simplest of all, it takes the longest time to attain the desired results.

The materials you will need are:

• 5 Pairs of socks

Instructions:

• Put on a pair of thick socks after which you wear your tight-fitting crocs
• Walk around your neighborhood. You may need to walk up to 2 hours or more daily for at least 2 weeks to see noticeable results.

This post has discussed some great ways to stretch tight-fitting crocs shoes. It is recommended you try out each of the methods to see which one works best for you.