This Handy Doodad Could Fix A Lot Of Your Foot Problems — And It's Under $20 On Sale

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Whether you regularly experience foot pain from wearing narrow shoes or you have a new leather pair of loafers that dig way too hard into your ankles, a set of shoe trees can make all the difference. These wardrobe-improvement devices snugly fit into your footwear, gently expanding the length and width of your shoes and helping give your feet a little more space to breathe.

We found a bestselling pair on sale right now that not only stretches those shoes but also includes plugs to stick on each stretcher to target specific areas, perfect for those with bunions and wide heels. They also have knobs that you can twist and further expand widthwise and lengthwise, speeding up the stretch process and preventing future bloody or blistered ankles. You can grab them on sale at 33% off plus an additional 10% off by clipping its on-page coupon to knock the price to just $17.99 a pair.

Editorial director of HuffPost’s commerce and life verticals, Kristen Aiken, owns this exact pair, and loves it for so many reasons. “This particular stretcher can expand width-wise and length-wise, allowing you to customize the stretch according to your exact needs, in whatever direction you want,” she explains. “You just crank the adjustment knob until your shoe seems stretched how you want. (It does take a little bit of guesswork), leave it in the shoe for at least 24 hours, and voila — you’ve got a pair of shoes that actually fits your feet.) I honestly can’t believe how effective this silly little tool has been, and how many hundreds of dollars worth of old shoes it has made wearable again.

“I also bought this leather stretching spray , which I heard helps — I just give the insides of my leather shoes a light spray with this before I use the stretcher, and it’s worked like a gem every time,” she adds.

Stretch those oxfords, loafers, sandals, sneakers and more, and do it for less by taking advantage of this deal today. Read on for more promising reviews of this stretcher to see how they can help your feet.

Read more promising reviews of these shoe stretchers:

“ Have had this over a year. Used in various shoes/sneakers and it’s highly customizable. In some cases I’ve combined it with a little heat from a blow dryer, or a tiny bit of moisture (spray mist of water) to help the shoe stretch. I like that I can add the small pieces in particular places where I need a bit more room. It’s compact and keeps conveniently in the included. I would buy this again.” — C2

“I have the stretchers in the shoes now. They are some adidas which are narrow on my feet. Thought I’d leave them in the stretcher for at least a few days. We’ll see if shoe stretching as a theory works but in the meantime the product seems to be of excellent quality. Plenty of adjustments and heavy duty. I mean if anything could stretch a shoe, these could do it. ” — tj raif

“ I love that I can use these shoe trees in heels, sandals, flats, or boots. They work even better when used with a shoe stretching spray but just as great without it if you leave them lodged in the pair your trying to stretch out overnight. My feet are wide at the toes and the areas I need to stretch on pointy shoes differ from flat shoes. The small round add ons are great to customize and stretch a pair of shoes to the areas you need.” — Amazon Customer

“ Bought special shoes because my feet hurt and the new shoes were too narrow and made them hurt more. I used the Shoe Stretcher Shoe Trees overnight and now my shoe no longer hurt. Great quality, they came when promised and did the trick. I highly recommend these she stretchers.” — Jackie

“I bought 2 amazing pairs of barely used Dansko strappy closed-toe heels that I couldn’t return but they were unwearable on my wide feet. I could hardly squeeze into them, and the instep was the worst. I tried stretching them by wearing socks inside and walking around the house, but they were so tight it was painful just going a few steps. So, I figured this was worth a try at the price - and I’m so glad I did! It’s very easy to use and worked like a charm. I did it in combination with a stretching-spray (alcohol based) and let the shoes sit overnight. Now I’m psyched to try them on tight spots with other shoes.” — maine-alaska

“ Purchased these for my grandma to stretch out a few pairs of her shoes to accommodate her arthritis and bunions. These are great quality, and the extra pieces are perfect for customizing the fit of a shoe. They were easy to set up and use, and were very effective in stretching her shoes. Do note that since these are metal, they are quite heavy (unlike wooden ones).” — KtReviews