There's nothing worse than buying a new pair of Crocs, or any shoes for that matter, and having that uncomfortable feeling when you first try them on. Maybe they are too loose, maybe they are too tight. Regardless, there are a number of different ways to get those Crocs feeling just right.
If your Crocs seem to be a bit too snug, one way to loosen them up is to dip them in hot water. This will help to expand the material and make them a bit more comfortable. Just be careful not to leave them in the water for too long, as this can cause the material to break down. We recommend leaving them in the water for about a minute.
After you take them out, put them on and start walking around in them to help stretch out the material.
Another way to loosen Crocs is to use a hairdryer. This method works in a similar way to the hot water method, but it's a bit quicker.
Start by pointing the hairdryer at the areas that seem tight. Turn the heat up high and hold the dryer about six inches away from the shoe. Move the dryer around until you've covered the entire shoe.
You should start to feel the Crocs loosening up after a minute or so. Once they are loose, walk around in them for a bit to help stretch out the material. Also, be careful not to expose them to too much heat or they will begin to shrink!
If your Crocs are too loose, one way to tighten them is to put them in the dryer. Take two wet towels and your stretched-out Crocs. put them in the dryer on low to medium heat and set the timer to 10 minutes.
After about 3-5 minutes check on them to see if they are done or if they need more time. The timing will depend on how much tighter you want them to be. You also can put your Crocs at risk of permanent damage if you let them get too hot and the material gets warped.
Didn't you just say you can loosen your Crocs with a hairdryer? Yes! A hairdryer works for both loosening and tightening.
To tighten, start by pointing the hairdryer at the areas that seem too loose. Turn the heat up high and hold the dryer about six inches away from the shoe. Move the dryer around until you've covered the entire shoe. Unlike when you loosen them, let them cool off so that the rubber has time to harden/mold to your desired tighten.
So there you have it. No matter how loose or tight your Crocs feel, there's a way to get them feeling comfortable again!
