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Breaking in {softing} new boots

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Big Foot

12-01-2003 15:54:41




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Got a new pair of the full-leather Army boots .What is good to use to soft them a bit before wearing them. Thanks




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AA

12-13-2003 23:00:56




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
i know to soften welding gloves, laying them on the floor and beating on them with a mallet works well.



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KX

12-02-2003 08:20:07




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
From a US Marine 0311 who travelled many many miles via the LPC's (leather personnel carrier) I would advise totally submerging your boots and letting them soak a few minutes then wear them. It is not comfortable but when they dry, they should be contoured to your feet as well as they will ever be. then when totally dry, use a good leather treatment to preserve and keep the leather soft.



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JF

12-02-2003 04:40:17




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
Ive been in the AirForce and my suggestion would be to let the army use them.Do your feet a favor and get some red wings-no break in time.



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ShepFL

12-01-2003 21:50:17




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
I used to wet my leather boots down as mentioned below until I discovered this baseball glove stuff. This stuff is like shaving cream and is sold in most sporting goods stores or sporting good section of Wally World.

Don't recall the name but you heat the glove in the oven until hot to the touch. You then apply the glove stuff and rub it in. Keep rubbing it in until the leather is completed saturated and will not absorb anymore. The just work the glove to give the flexibility. Store glove with ball inside and you have soft pliable, water proof glove.

Liked the idea so well I tried it on a pair of my work boots. After boots were saturated I put them on and they worked into a perfect fit. This stuff works like a charm. All my new boots will be treated this way.

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ShepFL - with link

12-02-2003 11:39:03




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 Re: Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to ShepFL, 12-01-2003 21:50:17  
Product I mentioned above is called Hot Glove.



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Tom

12-01-2003 21:14:52




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
If you buy good boots that fit right, you won't have to soften them up or break them in. They will be comfortable from the very start. I have switched from Red Wings to Wolverine Durashocks and a new pair feels better than an old pair - absolutely no break in needed.



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farmerjosh

12-01-2003 20:08:35




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
on new work boots I always soak them in the tub in really hot water for a few hours...then put em on and start walking....works everytime for me!



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Ray,IN

12-01-2003 19:51:27




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
After 21 years in the Army(11B5MX) I feel qualified to answer your question. The first and most important is to buy boots the correct size, most buy them to fit tight when new--wrong! Buy comfortable easy fitting boots when wearing a new pair of socks of the same type you usually wear. I treat them with spray silicone(wet the leather throughly) at least 2x allowing 2 days drying time after each treatment before polishing to the shine demanded by my job, Drill Sergeant, and 6 years later First Sergeant. I wore a new pair of treated boots on a 6 mile foot march one day without a problem--from the boots.

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George

12-01-2003 19:47:34




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
I used to have the break-in problem with boots till I broke down and bought some Redwings -- these are the first boots I ever put on that felt good from the start. Pricy, yes, but worth it.



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Tony

12-01-2003 19:10:04




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
I agree with the above comments about the water. I have had good luck with putting on a good pair of socks, lace the boots up, fill with water and go about your business. As others have suggested, treat the boot with some good preservative once broken in. It may be too cold where you live to use this technique. My 2 cents!



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Mac

12-01-2003 16:38:58




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
"Blackrock brand" leather and rich or mink oil. I use a hair dryer with the mink oil. If ya want them to shine, that takes time.



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treeboy

12-01-2003 16:37:10




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 Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Big Foot, 12-01-2003 15:54:41  
new boots, loan them to a teenager for a couple of days,,i guess the best advise is to not wear them to long the first few times,, you'll have to get a responce from out west, i think they wear them in the creek the first few hours.. i do put mink oil or snow seal or ect. on mine before destroying them at work...



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Loren

12-01-2003 19:03:38




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 Re: Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to treeboy, 12-01-2003 16:37:10  
Yep, that's what I've done. get them good and wet and wear them till they're dry. Maybe a couple times if they're real bad. Then treat them with mink oil or simmilar product.



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Bill in TN

12-02-2003 15:39:44




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 Re: Re: Re: Breaking in {softing} new boots in reply to Loren, 12-01-2003 19:03:38  
I spent my time in the army quite a few years ago. I was always disappointed at the quality of footwear our troops were given. Army boot are tough, and almost impossible to wear out. They are, in my opinion, not comfortable. I understand that the army has upgraded to a new boot, but I haven't seen nor tried them. Spend the money and get a pair of Redwings. They are a tough, comfortable boot and will last a long time if properly cared for.

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