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Post by tundra on Dec 23, 2009 10:41:32 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone had luck in stretching their spikes a bit. Went ahead and got a great deal via the internet from the states and don't want to pay shipping back to the states to size up. I need to stretch my spikes out a little before training/racing in them. Anyone ever used anything or have any tricks in making the spikes go a little beyond the limit that they come from in the box. Many thanks.
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Post by s.bisson on Dec 23, 2009 13:31:50 GMT -5
every time i get a new pair i'll sit with them on for at least 30 minutes, just sitting around.
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Post by SI on Dec 23, 2009 16:47:14 GMT -5
A dress shoe store may have something for you. Those products do exist.
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Post by bdeacon on Dec 23, 2009 17:19:01 GMT -5
I had a pair of spikes that was too small. I too tried to stretch them. They never worked well for me.
We are in a pretty cheap sport. Spring for the $20 of shipping and get a pair that actually fits. It is worth the investment to have a good pair of blades.
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leroy
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Post by leroy on Dec 23, 2009 20:55:36 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone had luck in stretching their spikes a bit. Went ahead and got a great deal via the internet from the states and don't want to pay shipping back to the states to size up. I need to stretch my spikes out a little before training/racing in them. Anyone ever used anything or have any tricks in making the spikes go a little beyond the limit that they come from in the box. Many thanks. most specialty shops (at least the ones in vancouver) have devices that can stretch shoes out. But then if you had bought your shoes in your local store you wouldnt be in this situation in the first place  |
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Post by ianham on Dec 24, 2009 14:45:43 GMT -5
Personally, I'd get send them back and get the size that fits, but if you want to stretch them, then I think ordinary shoe horns might do the trick. However, some uppers don't stretch too much, or at all. (almost all synthetics). And I can't think of any new spike that isn't.
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Post by HHH on Dec 24, 2009 16:11:41 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone had luck in stretching their spikes a bit. Went ahead and got a great deal via the internet from the states and don't want to pay shipping back to the states to size up. I need to stretch my spikes out a little before training/racing in them. Anyone ever used anything or have any tricks in making the spikes go a little beyond the limit that they come from in the box. Many thanks. most specialty shops (at least the ones in vancouver) have devices that can stretch shoes out. But then if you had bought your shoes in your local store you wouldnt be in this situation in the first place That's actually a really great point. The spike business is not very good in Canada for retailers (low margins, high carry over) and if you guys don't support your local specialty run shop, you make it even more likely that they will carry less. At the very least, get them to special order it for you and support your local businesses. |
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Post by tundra on Dec 25, 2009 17:36:03 GMT -5
Tea kettle steam and wear 'em a bit! Done! Beauty.
Another trick I heard but didn't try......fill a shoe with a bag and then put water in the bag. Place in freezer and the water expands on freezing. Gives you about an extra half size.
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gwig
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Post by gwig on Dec 25, 2009 21:00:34 GMT -5
If they are top of the line spikes, just my opinion but I would have them send back just to get a proper size, but if it costs way to much money, then I would definitley consider different ways of streching them.
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ess92
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Post by ess92 on Dec 26, 2009 20:55:30 GMT -5
most specialty shops (at least the ones in vancouver) have devices that can stretch shoes out. But then if you had bought your shoes in your local store you wouldnt be in this situation in the first place That's actually a really great point. The spike business is not very good in Canada for retailers (low margins, high carry over) and if you guys don't support your local specialty run shop, you make it even more likely that they will carry less. At the very least, get them to special order it for you and support your local businesses. I try to support my local running store for this reason. However, I find that many of the higher end competition shoes (Spikes and Flats) aren't available in Canada. |
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