How can i get the zip to go up on my knee high boots?

I have bought recently a pair of vintage knee high boots.they are made of leather and are really nice.I usually avoid boots with zips but i couldnt resist these ones.


However i am not fat..my legs arent fat but i cant get the zip up the whole way....can anyone help me and tell me how i can make the leather stretch?

How can i get the zip to go up on my knee high boots?
lead from a pencil sometimes helps,sounds strange i know but it usually works !
Reply:there are shoe stretcher devices i see online and in catologs, but i would think it would take a few days to get them to work. you may contact a shoe repair/leather shop, bet they will do it.
Reply:You need to keep the leather pliable if you want it to stretch. Use a good leather cleaner that also feeds the leather and use boot supports to keep their shape. Use soap on the zip when you are doing them up, it makes the whole process so much easier. If all else fails go on a diet until they fit, you may be starving and look like a skeleton, but at least you will be able to wear those 'kinky boots'! Happy New Year.xx
Reply:Maybe they are not the right style of boot for you..try a different style.


I may not be so flattering or comfortable if you have to squeeze your legs into these boots
Reply:Rub the zip with a candle, the wax will lubricate it, i use it on the zip on my leather jacket.
Reply:If you are having problems with the zip, I'd suggest getting a soft pencil and rubbing both sides of the zip with it. The graphite from the pencil acts as a lubricant and you might be able to pull the zip up all the way afterwards.
Reply:Yup, get them hot, if they are leather you could actually throw them into the dryer on medium heat for like 4-6 min. or the blowdryer will work. =)
Reply:Try sitting on the floor with your boots on but having your leg on its side on the floor then zipping it up, this usually works as the same process of lying on a bed to zip a pair of tight jeans up.
Reply:Spray some wd40 on the zip.
Reply:try wearing the correct size boots
Reply:blow the hairdryer at them
Reply:I have big calves 18" all due to muscles and the best way to get the zipper up is to slide the boot down the leg and slowly begin to zip it up. This way it will be at the smaller portion of the leg. If that doesn't work then you will need a wider calf boot.
Reply:Sprinkle talcum power on the zip , it wont do any harm if it doesn't do the job .



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