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STAR Quality USA Professional BUNIONS. Replacement Metal Bunions Instructions: When You Would Need to Stretch Shoes. Shoes are some of the most important items you own, and if you're on your feet for most of the day, they should be one of the comfiest. Best case scenario, the shoes you buy fit perfectly, but more often than not, they are a little too narrow, pinch at the toe or cause slight pain in problem areas. This is when a shoe stretcher becomes the best friend you never knew you had! Shoe stretchers are a must for every closet because often, shoes can shrink, feet can swell and foot imperfections such as bunions or corns can make shoes that once fit perfectly a little painful. Only Certain Shoes Can Be Stretched Shoe stretchers usually come as a single that can stretch both the right and left shoes, and can be bought in "two way" models that help to expand both the width and length of the shoe. Many shoe stretchers come with holes built into them in which you can insert plugs to stretch out problem areas. But just remember: there is a different stretcher for each style of shoe - so make sure you're buying the right one for the job. Shoe stretchers really only work well for shoes made from natural materials such as leather and suede. Artificial material such as vinyl doesn't give and, therefore, its shape cannot be altered. How to Stretch Shoes. So, you've got your problem shoe and the shoe stretcher that's going to solve the problem. Let's get started. Every shoe stretcher is different; so make sure you read the instructions before starting. It's likely you'll need to apply a spray to saturate the material prior to stretching to make the process easier. After applying the spray, insert the shoe stretcher into the shoe. Once inside, start turning the knob and begin stretching the shoe. The longer you leave the stretcher in for, the more the shoe will stretch. Try and leave it in for at least twenty-four to forty-eight hours.