How to Break-in New Tight-Fitting Work Boots
Barely a couple of hours into your day, your feet are aching, and possibly bleeding, in your new work boots. You can feel the blisters that have developed, and your feet are cramped because of the leather that hasn't relaxed. Unfortunately, other than easing your pain by covering your feet with bandages and wearing thicker socks, there is no quick way to make your boots more comfortable. Breaking in boots takes time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Wear your boots for a short while every day for a few days to a week. Wear them inside your house at first so you can return the boots if necessary, then start wearing them for longer periods outside when you're certain you want to keep them.
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Use lukewarm water to soak your boots.
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Protect your feet from the wet boots with moleskin or bandages to prevent blisters, then put on dry socks and the wet boots.
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Walk around and keep the boots on until they are completely dry. Let the boots air-dry; don't use an artificial heat source to accelerate the drying, as this will damage the leather.
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Apply a leather conditioner to the boots every day immediately after you wear them. Choose a conditioner appropriate to your boots' finish, whether smooth leather or suede, and apply it liberally with a clean, dry cloth.
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