How to Use the FootFitter Aluminum Boot Shaft & Instep Stretcher

Before You Begin...

1. The instep section must be fully closed. To close the instep section, glide the peg (C) to instep plate (D) and turn the widening handle (A) counterclockwise.

2. The shaft section must be fully closed. To close the shaft section, slide the peg (C) to shaft plate (B) and turn the widening handle (A) counterclockwise.

  • Step 1:

    Apply shoe stretch spray to the inside of your boot to relax the material for stretching. Alternatively, you can wipe the inside of the boot with a cloth saturated in shoe stretch spray.

  • Step 2:

    Insert boot stretcher into your boot. Before you begin, make sure it is fully closed by sliding the peg to the plate and turning the handle clockwise to fully close. Repeat steps for the shaft plate.

  • Step 3:

    To stretch the instep section, slide the peg to the instep plate. Turn the widening handle clockwise to expand the instep area. Once snug, turn 2 to 3 more times for a proper stretch.

  • Step 4:

    To stretch the shaft section, slide the peg to the shaft plate. Turn the widening handle clockwise to expand the shaft area. Once snug, turn 2 to 3 more times for a proper stretch.

  • Step 5:

    Once your desired width setting is set, leave the stretcher in your boot for at least 6 to 8 hours.

  • Step 6:

    To remove the stretcher, turn the widening handle counterclockwise to close each insert and shaft section. Then pull the stretcher out slowly.