These shoe stretchers worked just as expected.  I got this and the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Shoe-Stretcher-Spray-4oz-Bravo-fit/dp/B003C5VO5A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Shoe Stretcher Spray 4oz Bravo-fit</a>.  Tried one shoe with it and one without just to see if the spray made a difference and it did help the stretching go quicker.  Excellent product and a great way to avoid blisters!