How to Break in Leather Knee-High Boots

Wearing leather boots can draw attention to any outfit or look.

Wearing leather, knee-high boots is a suitable fashion addition for a variety of outfits, including both day wear and nighttime clubbing outfits. Breaking in your leather, knee-high boots is simple and does not require much time to do so. Whether you are experienced with wearing boots or your knee-high leathers are your first pair, breaking them in will allow you to wear the boots anywhere regardless of the time of day.

Instructions

1. Wear the boots inside of your home before heading out in them. This will allow you to get comfortable and familiar with the feel of the boots when walking. Walk around in various locations throughout your home to get comfortable on different surfaces while breaking in the boots.

2. Walk in the boots wearing various bottoms and types of pants, socks, leggings or traditional pairs of jeans.

3. Tuck different pairs of your jeans into the boots when wearing skinny or boot cut jeans for a fashionable look that will help you break in your boots for your specific wardrobe.

4. Flex the muscles in your calves repeatedly if your boots feel tight when you first begin wearing them. This will help loosen the shaft area of the boot for more comfort.

Tips & Warnings

• If your boots feel loose in your foot area, try layering up or wearing thicker socks to create additional cushioning for walking.

References

• College Fashion: 4 Ways to Wear Over-the-Knee-Boots
• "Chicago Tribune"; How to Wear Over-the-Knee Boots; Kristyn Schiavone
• Overstock; How to Wear Knee-High Boots to the Office; Angela Tague