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Pretty Big Shoes
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 ก.ย. 2020
Shoe reviews and shoe shopping tips.
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Instant shoe makeover with shoe clips (my real review)
2 minute video showing how easy it is to dress up your shoes with shoe clips. They’re like clip-on earrings for shoes. Instantly transform your shoes from boring to bling with this secret style hack.
My shoe clips on Amazon: amzn.to/3iK4PzW
Full shoe clips guide & where to find them: www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/shoe-clips
My shoe clips on Amazon: amzn.to/3iK4PzW
Full shoe clips guide & where to find them: www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/shoe-clips
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Fitflop Rally sneakers review: 1 year later
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Honest review & close up shots of Fitflop rally trainers after wearing them for a year. 0:00 Overall impressions 0:40 Close up wear 1:13 Sole wear 1:29 Inside heel 1:53 Lining 2:08 Insole 2:27 Suede fade For a more detailed review see www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/fitflop-rally-sneakers-review Need help finding cute shoes for your big feet? Visit www.prettybigshoes.com/ #realreview #shoetuber
Veja Campo sneakers real review (2 months wear)
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Get a close-up look at Veja Campo sneakers before and after 2 months wear. These trendy unisex sneakers go up to size 47 eu (women's 15 us, 13 uk) in some shades. See them in detail, get sizing tips & find out how comfy they really are. New July 2023: I returned my Vejas after 1 year - see www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/veja-campo-sneakers-review#new-i-returned-my-veja-campos-after-1-year 0:00 Int...
Do shoe stretchers work? Tried and tested. How to make shoes bigger at home
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Did you know you can get shoe stretchers to make your shoes bigger at home? But do they really work? I tested them with 3 pairs of shoes to find out. Find out how to use shoe stretchers & my real world results. 0:00 Shoe stretcher kit 0:49 How do shoe stretchers work? 1:22 How to make shoes longer 2:35 How to make shoes wider 3:07 Can you use shoe stretchers with boots? 3:53 What about bunions?...
This is what I need
Hope it works out for you so you can wear more shoes
You're very sweet, and great explanation. Thank you!
@@Violet.18 you’re welcome thanks so much for the nice feedback
Great explanation/example, thank you.
You’re very welcome 😊
nice and to the point! thank you
Hola soy de peru, se te ha despegado los costados?
No the only problem I had was the hole at the heel after a year. But veja replaced them and my new Campos are nearly a year old now & all good 👍
Is this heavy to wear?
No I don’t find them heavy to wear, but they do feel quite substantial in the hand - my size 42 shoe weighs 400g/14oz approx
ery beautiful sack and. Thanks for helping to make this beautiful video for us #LUYBAG
Does this work on converse? I'm about to order this to use it on my converse .
I don't have any converse so can't advise on this unfortunately. But I have used it on canvas fabric TOMS (the pink pair shown in the video) and it worked fairly well for me. It's just the effect doesn't last unless you wear the shoes all the time, so I need to keep restretching them if I haven't been wearing them.
Awesome!
This video was very easy to understand… thank you
You’re welcome & thanks for the nice feedback ❤️
Cool video…off volume
Thank you for subscribing 😊
It works only with cheap and thin fabrics.If it would work you could use your foot to get the same result.For sturdy shoes it is a waste of money.
Well all I know is it’s worked well on nearly every pair I tried so far whether leather, suede or synthetic sneaker materials
I guess it also depends on the material, density of the shoe
Indeed. All I know is it works for me so far 😊 Leather shoes stretch the best & generally it’s easier to stretch width rather than length
Perfetto 🎉🎉
Thank you 😊
Omg ive got 4 pair of shoes that is 3-5mm too short, luckily i didnt throw them out, gonna buy this stretcher!! Im excited!! (And old i realize)
Great I really hope it works for you! If they’re leather you should be able to stretch the length that amount. 4 new pairs to wear at long last would be awesome good luck!
@@prettybigshoes thanks! I can wear them all already but not comfortably, even 2-3mm would be great. Thanks ❤️
@@6FootVampire Cool if you can already wear them to a point, I think stretching could make the world of difference 🤞
@@prettybigshoes 😀
Did it make a difference stretching them?
Wonderful 🌹
Thank you ♥
I just got these in navy I can’t wait to wear them for the first time tomorrow 😊 love yours in pink
Cool enjoy! I hope you love yours too. I adore my rose gold ones even more than my original pink pair 😍
Brilliant tutorial, fantastic help. Thank you!
Thanks Julie you’re very welcome
Thanks for doing this, the “English” in the included instruction manual was trash haha.
LOL it’s a lot better than my Chinese! 😊 Glad the video helped you out
Hey thx for the vid! I just got a new pair of Nike and the tip of it is very tight and it hurts my heel too. Do you know any way to get it to loosen up fast?
If you bought from Nike online direct, you can still return them after wearing them so I would just do that. Otherwise, stretchers work best for width rather than length, so if it's the very tip that is pressing on your big toe it might not work, but if it's the overall front of the shoe pinching your pinkie toes etc, it should. I've a full stretcher demo here: th-cam.com/video/oWz7f5AlJis/w-d-xo.html
I could sit and listen to you say "bunions" until the cows come home.
Aw thanks 😄
Is it same feeling as Stan Smith???just feels like for the hype
I've heard this said. I've tried on Stan Smiths but they didn't feel comfy at all so I've never had a pair to truly compare. In fairness, while my Campos feel nice & comfy to me now (except walking >3 miles), they took time to get used to as I was used to super soft sneakers like Skechers. If they didn't look so pretty, I might have even returned them because of that but SO glad I didn't!
Thanks for this. Mine came without the instructions so your video was really helpful. 😃🇦🇺
Glad it helped and hope stretching your shoes works out
Me too, 😅
I'm excited to try it after 24 hrs. 😢, cuz my shoes were expensive for flat foot!
Hope it works 🤞🤞if the effect does not last, try stretching it again for a few days & then wear them regularly if possible
My daughter measures as an 8 extra extra wide. Will this work on a wide shoe? I'm not sure what size stretcher I need.
The width doesn’t affect which stretcher you need Staci. Any shoe stretcher that works for size 8 (which should be all small-medium or women’s ones) will do. It makes whatever shoe you use it on wider. So an already wide shoe will become even wider but it works best for shoes made of leather or other materials which have material stretch in them. Hope this helps
Please could anyone answer me , do they truly work on leather shoes . Because i mistakenly bought a leather shoes love it so much but later got to know that it’s too small for my feet and don’t want to dispose it away
If they’re not wide enough, the shoe stretcher should work great. If they’re much too short, it may not work. I’ve only been able to make shoes feel about half a size longer to date. But leather shoes do stretch best so it’s well worth a go if you want to keep and wear the shoes. Hope this helps & good luck 🤞
Is it necessary to leave the stretchers in the shoes for a period of time? How long?
Yes I find 48 hours works best, but the instructions say 24 hours I think. The longer you leave them, the better the chance they will stay stretched. Although if you don’t wear them long term, you may need to repeat the stretching again. Hope this helps
Thankyou for the tutorial 😊 I got these from Amazon yesterday And there wasn't an instruction leaflet with it 👍
You’re welcome Michelle. Hope the shoe stretching works as well for you
They worked 👍 My son had blisters on his heels because his trainers were tight and I used the stretchers for 48hrs and now they're a great fit
@@michelledoughty1475 that's fantastic Michelle! Thanks for sharing & I hope his blisters heal soon. I find compeed plasters great for blisters (pity they're so dear mind).
Does this work for sneakers?
Yes! As with other shoes it works best for widening rather than lengthening. But I’ve made Skechers and Hoff sneakers wider and my sister made one of her Vejas half a size longer. Success all round so far!
Thank you!! I purchased this exact product and the instructions were missing. So helpful.
So glad it helped Lynda and hope you have much shoe stretching success!
Thanks so much for your video. I bought sneakers I love but were too short. They've been sitting in my closet until your video. I tried other videos that didn't work. With your explanation I succeeded in stretching them so they're comfortable. I'm thrilled to be able to wear them!😉
Fantastic! I’m so glad it worked out for you too. Enjoy your sneakers at last! 🎉
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Did you do it? How did it go
Hey.. so i had the same pair like yours but mine is in white and with pastel rainbows. Does your rainbow thingy got stretch out? Cuz some of mine did... do you have any tips on how to make it back to normal 😢
Hi Candella, sorry to hear this. That sounds like my exact style (bright stride) because they came in white or black. I made mine wider but the rainbow bits didn't come loose because they are spandex/elastic. Did you stretch your shoes, or did the rainbow bits just come loose? If your Skechers are quite new, I would try returning them to the store or contacting Skechers first because that shouldn't happen. Otherwise, you could try wetting the rainbow strands and then maybe blow dry them? I returned my pair to Skechers because they got a hole after 2 months. I could never find another pair and really miss them. So I hope yours last longer. Best of luck, Janine.
is it possible to use a blow drier in order to stretch the shoes quicker? or would that damage the shoes?
I’m afraid I don’t know as I’ve never tried wetting shoes to stretch them. I just always use my shoe stretchers on their own & leaving them about 48 hours if possible works best
I have the campos and esplars. I prefer the campos over the esplars but both are really comfy! Probably my favorite shoes 😍
Lovely to hear Megan thanks. They look very similar styles. Is there much difference between them? I love the look of Esplars even more - they’re so neat - but went for Campos because I saw a few reviews saying they were a more substantial shoe with a bit more support? Thanks Janine
@@prettybigshoes I found the Campos do offer more support than the Esplars. The Esplars tongue is also a little uncomfortable but it breaks in the more you wear it. I found the Esplars to run a tad bit bigger than the Campos but not much of a difference where I had to go a size smaller. I do like the look of the Esplars better and I feel like they pair nicely with any type of outfit. Overall, both are really great shoes! However, if I plan to do a lot of walking, definitely the Campos. :)
Really appreciate you sharing your insights Megan thanks. Hope you get lots more wear out of your Vejas too 😊
Is this part of their policy?! I have the same issue
Definitely email the Veja customer service team about this. I did not expect anything after 1 year but they organised a return for full credit within 48 hours. Hope you get sorted too.
what is their email and how did you tell them?
I just used the contact form on their website e.g. www.veja-store.com/en_us/contact the link and email probably varies based on where you are in the world
@@prettybigshoes thanks ❤️
The life span of the outer sole is about 5-6 months if you wear it on daily basis doing office work, then it would crack & decompose.
Did this happen your pair? Did you try contacting Veja about it? My sole was in great condition after 1 year, but I wasn’t wearing them all day everyday.
I have my esplars now for almost 3 years. Wore them a LOT and the soles are still oke
Why is the sneaker togue so long? It looks digging into your foor upper so uncomfortable if you wear short socks...sobatrange design
The tongue has very soft padding behind it & I'm not aware of it at all, but my socks are higher than the tongue. I do see plenty of people out & about wearing Vejas with no show socks though.
@@prettybigshoes thanks for your reply and I'm glad it's not uncomfortable as it looks.
@@AMAM-yf2om that said I don't think I'd personally like the top of the tongue directly against my skin but that's true for all my sneakers - I always wear socks :)
@@AMAM-yf2om Many people actually complain about the tongue being painful in the beginning and cutting into the bare skin if you wear short socks but after a short time you break the shoes in it becomes comfortable. My Vejas are full white and so I wear them with full-white and scrunched crew socks most of the time and I never had a problem with an uncomfortable feeling even not in the beginning. Another good trick is to bind and hide the laces behind the tongue where the short socks are. This way the laces work as kind of a cushion that doesn't let the tongue touch your skin.
Thanks for sharing your experience 👍 I found the tongue fine from day 1 but I always wear socks with mine
Thank you for explaining the top piece function.
You’re welcome. I don’t need to use the top piece & I’m not sure it does much to be honest.
brvao!this is stunning view,)
This was a really good review. I just got a pair of canvas Campos, and your description of them feeling hard underfoot, like skate shoes, is totally spot on. That was a big surprise to me, not what I expected at all. They're so hard, they make a clacking sound against the pavement, almost like they're plastic. I'm relieved to hear yours softened up a bit after a couple weeks, hope these do, too, because at the moment I would say these are quite uncomfortable. I'm used to a cushiony shoe, though, so maybe people who aren't wouldn't notice anything off about these. Personality, I feel like I'm wearing men's dress shoes around.
Glad the review helped, but unfortunately while the initial hard skate sole feel faded for me, they did not feel more cushioned over time. The insoles are removable, so you could try more cushioned insoles. But if you aren't happy & don't find them comfortable, I would try contacting Veja customer service to see what they can offer you.
@@prettybigshoes Thanks for the helpful feedback. Yes, I notice that the entire shoe's cushioning comes only from its (quite firm and stiff) insole; remove that, and you can pinch between the shoe interior and the sole exterior and have only a fraction of an inch between your fingers; there is no cushioning built into the shoe itself at all. I may try an insole transplant, as you suggest, but it's disappointing, as part of the shoe's appeal is its environmental sustainability. Not only is having to buy a new insole wasteful but I'm not sure if there is much out there in terms of an environmentally friendly replacement insole. At any rate, I'll give the shoe a couple weeks and see how it feels after then. Maybe the sole softening up will be enough.
I’ve actually just got a new pair & the insole seems a bit thinner to me than my original pair & they weigh slightly lighter too. So Campos may have minor manufacture changes over time too. I’ll be reporting back on my blog & hopefully a new video soon.
@@prettybigshoes Interesting! I'll stay tuned. 😊 Maybe there's also some difference between canvas (which is what I have) vs. leather Campos as well.
@@narutodayo yes there could well be some differences. Veja could fill you in on the specifics. From a sustainability viewpoint, they do intend their products to last at least. My original pair sadly got a hole at the heel after 1 year & my new pair are a free replacement from Veja as they consider this “premature wear”.
Mam..im having New balance 550 shoes...and it kinda feels uncomfortable for my left toe to fit in..so will this method work?...
If you can still return your New Balance shoes I’d do that instead, but if you’ve already been wearing them and they don’t feel wide enough, it’s worth a try. I’ve successfully stretched 2 pairs of sneakers this way to make them wider. They were giving my little toes blisters but now I can wear them fine. But if the problem is your toes are too long, stretching the length may not work as well. Hope this helps
Omg same here same shoes yooo they feel soo tight for no reason like I been trying
@@samjbossdiaz3859 bro now it's been 3 months yea... Just wear it ...if its not that tight... ur feet will get adjusted as time goes on. 🙌
Sorry to hear this. I’d return them if you still can, but if that’s no longer seen option shoe stretchers may well be able to make them wider and more comfy. It’s worked for 2 pairs of sneakers that were rubbing my pinky toes
@@prettybigshoes 👍👍
I wear my Esplar for work and the Campo for casual days
Good stuff 👍 Esplar look very similar to Campo, but lighter and more minimal? Do you walk much in your Esplar? I’m tempted to try them thanks
Clutch!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Trevor
Great vid. As a wide-footer who finds most shoes too narrow, I hope this tool will finally allow me to wear the shoes I’ve always wanted to.
Aw I really hope they work for you too. There's very little between shoe widths but it makes the world of difference. Ideally I'd still look for shoes that are wide enough as is, or nearly as wide as you need if not. I'd also experiment with cheaper shoes first. With non leather sneakers, I found I needed to stretch them for 36-48 hours, wear them, and then stretch them again for them to stay wider. Best of luck.
Same. Wide foot problem. 7.5 length is perfect but even some 8 are still too narrow for me, but then they're too long lol. Only shoe I found that fit perfect was Fox Racing, but they quit making shoes.
My shoe stretcher works great for width, especially for leather shoes, but it even made my Skechers wider which I did not expect.
Curious as to how it worked for you. My daughter is an extra extra wide. I don't know what size stretcher to get.
I like the way you say bunions! Seriously, I just received my stretchers and thought "I need a lesson from TH-cam." Thanks for the straightforward video!
Aw thanks 😊 Hope your shoe stretching is a success too 🤞
Full shoe stretcher guide with more before & after pics: www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/shoe-stretchers
Full review with 6 months wear updates: www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/veja-campo-sneakers-review
Full review including 18 month updates: www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/fitflop-rally-sneakers-review
Full shoe clips guide & where to buy them: www.prettybigshoes.com/blog/shoe-clips
Thank you for making this video! I was trying to figure out the instructions, and the incomprehensible English manual made it difficult.
So glad it helped & hope your shoe stretching is a success
I am always 38 and 38 is too small so they are not true to size
Thanks for the sizing feedback. My sister & I both actually wear one euro size smaller than usual in Veja Campo. I think they can feel generous because they are quite wide, but feet are so individual so thanks for sharing your experience.