How to Break in New Boots
Anyone who has ever worn a brand new pair of boots for an extended period of time knows the importance of breaking them in. Failure to properly break in leather boots can result in painful blisters and can also shorten the life of your boots. Fortunately, though, it's very easy to prepare your boots for years of comfortable wear. It takes a little bit of time to break them in properly, but it is time well-spent. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Put on the boots with the socks you will typically wear with them. Lace the boots tightly and walk around the house in them for ten minutes to check the fit. If they pinch your feet or feel uncomfortable, return them for a better fit.
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Rub the bar of soap on any leather inside the boots to soften the areas and prepare them for the breaking-in process. Note that you will not be able to return the boots after completing this step.
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Put the boots on and walk around in them for an hour to begin breaking them in. Once the hour is over, take them off even if you are not uncomfortable.
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Wear the boots for an hour at a time over the next few days. Incorporate different activities that you will be doing in your boots, like walking up and down hills and climbing.
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Increase the amount of time you wear them gradually. When they are comfortable to wear during a short hike or for several hours, you have successfully broken them in.
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Tips & Warnings
If you wear the boots for too long during the first few days, you may get blisters. In the subsequent days, you can continue breaking in the boots comfortably by covering the blisters with bandages.
