How to Break in a Pair of Leather Rainbow Sandals
Comfortable and colorful, Rainbow Sandals are a popular fashion accessory for beach lovers and individuals who like spending time outdoors. Like leather shoes, leather sandals need to be broken in, so they don't cause blisters or damage your skin. Thankfully, the process is straightforward and suitable for people of all ages. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Purchase the right size of sandals for your feet. Rainbow Sandals do not come in the usual numbered sizes but instead are sold in small (S), medium (M) and large (L) sizes, as well as XL, XXL and XXXL. Buy a size too small and you risk damaging your toes or skin.
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Wear the sandals and walk in water for a few minutes to soften the leather. Either fresh or salt water can be used, so this task can be performed at the beach or at home in the bath.
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Exit the sea or bath, and walk in the sandals for between 30 minutes and an hour or until the sandals are dry.
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Use the sandals in your home or garden for half an hour at a time. Any longer than this and you risk getting blisters.
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Wear the sandals every day for a week. Wet them as often as you like until the leather molds to the form of your feet.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply moisturizer to the leather to help soften the sandals and speed up the breaking in process.
Salt water will break in the sandals faster than fresh water.
Stop wearing the sandals immediately if blisters appears or the leather is causing abrasions.
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