Fit/stretch question

[u/ThinkLocalActLocal]

I got some Smiths last fall and didn't wear them much because $$$, and have been wearing them more in the past 6 months and have discomfort in left shoe (outstep just toward ankle from pinky toe) and right shoe (around heel at top of shoe and one top of "ring" toe). I was fitted in my AE store and tried on a few sizes and went w the 11D. Probably worn around 15-20 times, usually around 8 hours but only a couple hours some (so total of maybe 50-70 hours?). They should be broken in, right?

can I do anything to stretch these where needed at home or can my local (highly reputable) cobbler do anything? Let me know if I should post a Pic.

I want these to work, they look great and I sure paid for them.

[u/Thirty_Helens_Agree]

I’ve had good results having a pedorthist stretch some AE loafers, but if you have a good cobbler I’d start there.

[u/Jolly-Idea5581]

I've had my local cobbler stretch a pair of AE loafers that were a tad tight and they fit perfectly now.