how to widen shoes (discovered link)

Means I'll update this note as soon as I've found the original link again.

Step 1

Wear heavy socks to break in the shoes for a few days. Before putting them on, use a hairdryer to heat them, then bend them back and forth. If the shoes are still too tight, dampen socks and stuff them into the shoes. Let them sit until everything is dry. Pull out the socks and try on the pair again. You also can try dabbing rubbing alcohol onto the inside parts of the shoes that are too tight.

Step 2

Widen cloth or soft leather shoes by cutting into the toe area. Cut a triangle that points toward your middle toes. Try on the shoes and keep making the triangle larger until the fit is perfect. Glue along the cut edges to seal the cut areas. Add a clip-on embellishment or bow to hide the triangle.