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Hope it works out for you so you can wear more shoes

@@Violet.18 you’re welcome thanks so much for the nice feedback

You’re very welcome 😊

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 👍

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

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.

You’re welcome & thanks for the nice feedback ❤️

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Well all I know is it’s worked well on nearly every pair I tried so far whether leather, suede or synthetic sneaker materials

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

Thank you 😊

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?

Thank you ♥

Cool enjoy! I hope you love yours too. I adore my rose gold ones even more than my original pink pair 😍

Thanks Julie you’re very welcome

LOL it’s a lot better than my Chinese! 😊 Glad the video helped you out

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

Aw thanks 😄

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!

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

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

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 🤞

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

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).

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!

So glad it helped Lynda and hope you have much shoe stretching success!

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

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.

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

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 😊

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 ❤️

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

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

You’re welcome. I don’t need to use the top piece & I’m not sure it does much to be honest.

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”.

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 👍👍

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

Thanks Trevor

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.

Aw thanks 😊 Hope your shoe stretching is a success too 🤞

So glad it helped & hope your shoe stretching is a success

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.