Break in Doc Martens with a Hammer!

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Warning: this is at your own risk. I am not responsible if you damage your shoes using this method. This is what works for me personally and I have never had an issue with it and this method has drastically shortened the uncomfortable break-in time to only 2 days tops! I did not break these in further after filming. What you see is exactly what I did. I wore them the next day with no problem.
This video was pre-recorded in the early spring. No way I'm going to turn on a heater in the middle of summer. If the weather is super warm, there is no need to heat up your boots. You can leave them in a sunny spot to warm them.
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  • @emilystoff559
    @emilystoff5596 жыл бұрын

    video starts at 7:40 youre welcome

  • @sparkonthehorizon

    @sparkonthehorizon

    4 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!! (you have no idea how much)..

  • @256k_

    @256k_

    4 жыл бұрын

    why did i wait till the end of the video to read the comments. smh

  • @beckymoreno5484

    @beckymoreno5484

    4 жыл бұрын

    you're*

  • @beckymoreno5484

    @beckymoreno5484

    4 жыл бұрын

    @HexagramMan cute insult - could be better though - 4/10

  • @FiresAndFoxes

    @FiresAndFoxes

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@beckymoreno5484 this is why mom doesnt love you becky

  • @brianmckenzie6046
    @brianmckenzie60467 жыл бұрын

    here is is a littel tip,if your dr marins are ripping the skin off your heels,then put a littel bit of carboard against the heel inside the boot,it works wonders.

  • @AcidCristals

    @AcidCristals

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brian Mckenzie gonna do that right now. I got them and only have worn them 3 times cuz they murdered my heels

  • @piratefemme6080
    @piratefemme60806 жыл бұрын

    I love all the "just be in pain for two weeks *flex* arrrrrrgggghhhh" comments. I dunno about you but when I have a headache I take a headache tablet, when my back is in pain I go to massage therapist, and when I buy new leather shoes I pre-break them in. Life has enough suffering in it already. I'm a crusty 48 year old and I don't need to bother with more pain than I've got! So thanks for this new way of doing it for me.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome, hope it helps you as much as it does for me! i totally understand the sentiment, i have too many problems going on to add another to my list. lol

  • @allisonfogg
    @allisonfogg4 жыл бұрын

    I napped in mine and drove in them. It took 4 days and I’m pretty golden

  • @iio58

    @iio58

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha how? Turning over in your sleep feels like your feet are in concrete blocks haha :)

  • @bluemangood7199
    @bluemangood71996 жыл бұрын

    I honestly had to check if this was uploaded on April 1.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    April fools!

  • @blaineterrel5367

    @blaineterrel5367

    5 жыл бұрын

    I buy Canadian Goose shoes cause they come pre worn

  • @39abc93
    @39abc937 жыл бұрын

    all of this could've been said in 3 minutes.

  • @techorix

    @techorix

    7 жыл бұрын

    dude, shes actually someone who wears her docs and not just someone doing a random instruction vid

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    yes, but i really like talking.

  • @MyEnemy

    @MyEnemy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Plus you're good looking, so who cares?

  • @billthecat666

    @billthecat666

    7 жыл бұрын

    eh.

  • @Dranreb865

    @Dranreb865

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thats why i hate female millennials. They are too bubbly and outspoken even if they make no sense.

  • @DaciaCarter
    @DaciaCarter7 жыл бұрын

    I just did this yesterday BEFORE finding this video. I was a lot more hardcore with the hammer though, lol. Luckily Dr. Martens are freggin durable AF. I also used the shoe laces to bind the boot folded in half to really wear in that uncomfortable toe area. Worked like a charm....however they do end up looking more worn in...that's not something that bothers me though. Thank you for the video. Some of us want to "earn" our boots without crying after every wear. :)

  • @honeybampton1445
    @honeybampton14456 жыл бұрын

    summary: Stuff the boots tightly take some fucking balm, put loads on the boot let it soak in wrap towel around boot Softly bash the boot with the hammer- don't hit the toe, only where to soften There ya go

  • @sputumtube
    @sputumtube6 жыл бұрын

    I was born in the same year Dr Martens were invented (1960) and I've had many pairs. To make them truly 'yours' you simply have to go through a couple of weeks discomfort after which they become as comfortable as slippers. There are no shortcuts or easy fixes. My latest 'For Life' pair arrived yesterday and I'm going through the 'discomfort' (pain) period right now. It will pass. Don't bash your DM's.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    nice! i'm just lazy and don't want to go through the period myself. lol

  • @sassygranny8450

    @sassygranny8450

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same, I'm just going through the pain like in the good ole days.

  • @TheOriginalSheep

    @TheOriginalSheep

    6 жыл бұрын

    I just started my discomfort with my new steel toes.

  • @piaperdita7496

    @piaperdita7496

    5 жыл бұрын

    paul greenwood been trying to break mine in for two years now. They still kill my feet.

  • @XkztyIpKtHrwmNxlKhPy

    @XkztyIpKtHrwmNxlKhPy

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have a 5 year old pair that's brand new and is the most comfortable shoe I've ever had. Took me a long time to, but stick with it, use thick socks (preferably wool)... you'll have great shoes for life.

  • @jimlynchcodes
    @jimlynchcodes7 жыл бұрын

    "and if it doesn't, well, whatever!" lmao

  • @slartybartfast5896
    @slartybartfast58967 жыл бұрын

    Hey how about wrapping the towel around the hammer. Might have more control and will be able to see if u are deforming or scarring the shoessss. Just a suggestion. Like the hair btw Anime Betty.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    that's actually a really good idea! And thank you :)

  • @slartybartfast5896

    @slartybartfast5896

    7 жыл бұрын

    Of course! Just like seeing people living life outloud.

  • @josephcampese5347

    @josephcampese5347

    4 жыл бұрын

    or just a sock over a rubber hammer.

  • @sofia-kt3zd
    @sofia-kt3zd3 жыл бұрын

    i know you probably won’t see this but THANK YOU so much! you literally made breaking in docs so easy ✨ thank you!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! So glad it helped you!

  • @robertdiamondoil2384
    @robertdiamondoil23845 жыл бұрын

    To break them in I usually just wear them around the house for about two weeks before I start using them all day, my oldest pair are over 10 years old and are so soft I use them as slippers

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'd rather wear them out immediately! Not wait 2 whole weeks lol

  • @robertdiamondoil2384

    @robertdiamondoil2384

    5 жыл бұрын

    thefuumanchuu I could never be a shoe beater

  • @CorkyLG5889
    @CorkyLG58897 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found this vid. Wore a new pair for a friends wedding this past weekend and I am bruised and blistered to hell! Cant wait to try this method!!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    ouch, that sounds not so good! I hope once you bash them up a little they won't give you any more problems! :)

  • @zhanxavier8951
    @zhanxavier89518 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 pairs of Dr Martens and I've never had to break into them and they were comfortable the first time I wore both of them

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    wow that's so lucky. I wish I could have docs that were just comfy

  • @bobbybigbunsburnsbutterpot3192

    @bobbybigbunsburnsbutterpot3192

    7 жыл бұрын

    same but I have 3 pairs

  • @salvadormartinez2469

    @salvadormartinez2469

    7 жыл бұрын

    The doc martens that are made in England are the most comfortable while they're brand new believe me I found some in a flea market and they're extremely comfortable brand new and broken in.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    i have a MIE pair and in my opinion, they are way harder to break in. I have the cherry red color and the leather is different- better quality; way more stiff and thicker than the made in asia pairs i have. maybe i just got a weird pair since they were on clearance. lol

  • @Julilovesapple

    @Julilovesapple

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hamzah Zafar I hope you can help me! I can't decide between two sizes. My size and a size bigger. In my size, my foot feels very "compact" and I have not as much freedom than in those who are a size bigger... I can't decide! I'm scared to take the bigger ones because I think they could get even bigger when I've been breaking through them..

  • @user-cz4pv7gy1u
    @user-cz4pv7gy1u5 жыл бұрын

    Slide the boot over a broom stick or shovel handle and bend the toe and work the boot. Works almost instantly.

  • @andreav3901
    @andreav39018 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! It was helpful! I always buy Martens in size 7 because the 6 gives me the same uncomfy place as you said, in the top of my feet! And also, put them in is a nightmare, is a battle in between my foot and the boot! But, I´m thinking in buy size 6 and see if I can hold them with your method! Thank you so much

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, I hope this helps you! I'm a size 6 as well and I used to buy size 7 but would hate how much my foot would slide around once the boot got broken in finally. So now I buy size 6 and just break them in like this and haven't had a problem.

  • @martinjonsson9348
    @martinjonsson93485 жыл бұрын

    Best video ever. "Hammertime"...

  • @equilibristia
    @equilibristia7 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this video and your excitement! I keep on putting it on and on just to know there's someone as excited az I am for my first pair of DMs :) so happy! I love your method and I'm at the stage with the heater right now! Hope it's gonna work since I've got them yesterday after weeks of waiting and I couldn't wait to put them on, but now that I know how impossible is to wear them without trying the hammer way... I'm on the way to use it! Hope it's gonna work for me as well! LOVE YOUR VIDEO AND WILL KEEP watching it over and over! Cheers from Bulgaria :)

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I hope my method works for you and you have an easy break in period with your new boots and wear them for many years to come! Do let me know how it works for you :)

  • @Timecapsule96
    @Timecapsule965 жыл бұрын

    It sounds weird but after torturing my feet for several days with a brand new first pair all the other pairs after were no problem to break in. Its almost as though my feet evolved into a shape that fits them right. Only shoe to give me some problems after are my made in england oxbloods

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! Those are my dream pair

  • @isiahkane1389
    @isiahkane13897 жыл бұрын

    It would hurt me to do this to a pair of brand new boots, but seeing as I've had mine for over two years and they still hurt my heels like hell, I'm willing to try ANYTHING

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    hope it works and helps your boots!

  • @zildjianpro
    @zildjianpro3 жыл бұрын

    Wore mine for a couple hours a day while at home for about a couple of weeks. They fit like a glove now.

  • @drkangel220
    @drkangel2207 жыл бұрын

    You sound savage yet down to earth. Kudos for you. I just bought a new pair of Dr.Marten Broken In version from ebay for about 90 dollars in women size 9. It feels nice.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    ooh nice! i have yet to buy a pair of broken in ones, i hear great things about those!

  • @Kneedeep77
    @Kneedeep778 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I thank you soooo much for your tips! i have my docs (black lack) one year and cry every time. Thank you very much!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    hope it helps with your future pairs of boots! :)

  • @maikeli7
    @maikeli78 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advice. I just ordered a pair of the MiE Arthur Docs, so I'm anticipating a tough break-in period!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    oh man, I have one pair of MiE's (the red pair) and they're so much harder to break in than regular ones! mine are still kind of stiff! I don't wear then as much since they're my babies, though. so I guess I can't really say from experience. haha.

  • @maikeli7

    @maikeli7

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking of also using "blister-proof socks" and "Body Glide," an anti-blister balm. I'll check back in to let you know how it goes. Thanks again!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Maikeli7: Motovlogger Since 2007 they've got blister proif socks? I'd love to know how those work out for you! there are also those special blister Band-Aids too that work really well! do keep me updated, please. I'm so curious. thanks!

  • @nastyclips2116
    @nastyclips21163 жыл бұрын

    Mine gave me Scarpes on my heel and circular part of the back of my foot any reason for this?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    That'll go away once the boot is broken in. Meanwhile I would suggest using blister bandaid and also getting high socks and folding them down to protect your heel in that area.

  • @spukke247
    @spukke2476 жыл бұрын

    Right off the bat o my god so awesome you go girl keep up the good work

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    +spukke247 thank you!

  • @edwin9859
    @edwin98593 жыл бұрын

    I do metal work , having said that , I’m curious as to the type of work you do - because I like to know how much they can handle (the boots). I go through boots pretty quick , thank you for sharing by the way 🤙🏽.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am a hairstylist. Nothing close to metalwork lol. Ive had these boots a total of 5 years at this point. And they're pretty bald in the sole. Otherwise they don't look too old and I wear them every day.

  • @mindieta
    @mindieta7 жыл бұрын

    ever use a rubber mallet ? just a suggestion . very cute, nice shorts !

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    Blas Mindieta I would.... If I owned one hahaha. All I had when I wanted to make the video was that hammer. Maybe next time. And thank you!

  • @davidfranks3579

    @davidfranks3579

    6 жыл бұрын

    Blas Mindieta I

  • @katiepanter8549
    @katiepanter85496 жыл бұрын

    I got my first pair of Dr martens yesterday as an early birthday present!!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    nice, happy birthday!

  • @kender-
    @kender-5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kind lady, my boots are hurt my leg, i hope my martens will do a good work after i break them in. :D God bless

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hope it works for you and they are comfortable soon!

  • @reelheel5919
    @reelheel59196 жыл бұрын

    You can fill zip lock bags with water and stuff them in the boot and freeze them to stretch them out a bit.

  • @fedeortiz7
    @fedeortiz77 жыл бұрын

    Which leather type are the docs in this video? They don't seem to be patent but they look shinier than the smooth leather version.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    Federico Ortiz its the regular version, I just take care of all my shoes and make sure to treat them once in a while with a moisturizer.

  • @mozzarella7225
    @mozzarella72258 жыл бұрын

    thank you sososososososo much for the video, seriously, so useful!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    yay I'm really glad! :)

  • @jagungsegar2880
    @jagungsegar28803 жыл бұрын

    Mine hurts on the top of my feet how do you get extra space?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shove some space filler in there so the boots can stretch out. You can use newspaper or towel

  • @jaylamarie7529
    @jaylamarie75297 жыл бұрын

    Mine hurt my feet so much and I just got them yesterday, so thank you I will try this

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jayla Pierson I hope it helps break in your shoe! :)

  • @evakocheva
    @evakocheva4 жыл бұрын

    i have scars around the ankle from my first pair and its not going away

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same. Haha. It's just a part of life

  • @robertocanas1425
    @robertocanas14254 жыл бұрын

    Why not use the paper you pulled out of them?

  • @ozzylennon007
    @ozzylennon0076 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a size bigger than I regularely use (wearing true to size was unbearable when I tried them at the store) and they only are annoying near my toes. They are getting better, though.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    my first pair were a size bigger, but they stretched out and now they are so big. lol. hope yours don't end up like mine

  • @Ginsuegirl
    @Ginsuegirl3 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know quick tips for breaking in the patent leather Doc boots?sorta stiff,but still not as awful feeling as thicker leather boots to break in.Thnx to anyone who knows,and gives me answers ;)

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thick socks. Unfortunately with the patent leather you can't break them down by this method because it'll ruin the patent finish. However if you double sock, it'll protect your feet and ankles a little better while you suffer through the break in process!

  • @SS-xf9ct
    @SS-xf9ct6 жыл бұрын

    You said to Not bang on the toe area. The pair I have now, hurts the outer sides of my big and little toes. Do you have any suggestions for that?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    Suhey Saravia yes I actuslly made another video with the same pair of boots and I put a new insole in which made the toe area too tight. You can stuff the shoes super tight with slightly damp newspaper to stretch them out and such!

  • @SS-xf9ct

    @SS-xf9ct

    6 жыл бұрын

    thefuumanchuu Thanks for your reply! =) I will give it a try

  • @Eyenecdotes
    @Eyenecdotes5 жыл бұрын

    this was so helpful, thank you!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    i'm glad it helped!!

  • @manumoidixmois
    @manumoidixmois7 жыл бұрын

    The extra material on the inside was hurting the top of my foot real bad (it would curl and press down), so I used a rotary tool to get rid of it and it did the trick

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    oh yeah, i always thought it was weird that they sew the tongue of the boot to the show like that. it's super uncomfortable in new pairs.

  • @ghedelacruz3331
    @ghedelacruz33316 жыл бұрын

    I hope this one will help me.. i have blisters already.. 😭 my first DM gave me blisters and it hurts me so much.. but I will try what you did.. hope it works for me.. thanks so much for this..

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    hope it helps you as much as it helps me!

  • @expatladyinsaudi
    @expatladyinsaudi6 жыл бұрын

    Goodness. Good boots... I hope they are comfy now

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm still wearing them to this day! :)

  • @efraing3535
    @efraing35357 жыл бұрын

    Wtf is this nonsense they are working boots.. So put them to work and break them in the old fashioned way..

  • @MasterofPlay7

    @MasterofPlay7

    7 жыл бұрын

    lol it's gonna to hurt a lot

  • @jamontoast4207

    @jamontoast4207

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same

  • @Lara-234

    @Lara-234

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MasterofPlay7 and that's the fun part, the satisfaction of breaking them in, it also adds a story to the boot besides being hit by a hammer repeatedly

  • @256k_

    @256k_

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Lara-234 but it hurts so much. first day for me. wintergrip boots, extra stiff.

  • @antoniao.7381

    @antoniao.7381

    4 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @alliecrewse4174
    @alliecrewse41745 жыл бұрын

    Did the wonder balsam come with the shoes, or did you have to separately purchase it?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    i had to purchase it separately. i believe it was $20

  • @n_e_y_o
    @n_e_y_o7 жыл бұрын

    WHAT BOOTS ARE THOSE? THE ONES ON THE RIGHT AT THE VERY BEGINNING

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    those are steel toe engineer boots from a brand called cactus.

  • @iAlexRossi
    @iAlexRossi7 жыл бұрын

    I love your humour. This video is funny and probably helpful for those who have a hard time with their new DMs. I've never had to break into my Docs. Have you tried other methods like a lot of wonder balsam and a hair dryer?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    haha thank you. yes, ive tried that but I feel like the hair dryer only gets a part of the boot warm at once rather than the whole thing, and putting them near a heater or in the sun wrapped in a bag or towel with lots of balsam makes them overall more soft and bendable than the hair dryer method- for me, anyway.

  • @wennii2331

    @wennii2331

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Fuu Manchuu how much is the wonder balsam? Thx!!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    +SallyWen not too much. About $10-12?? And it lasts forever too

  • @Albinosheep-hm8ll
    @Albinosheep-hm8ll5 жыл бұрын

    What was the last pair of boots in the lineup at the beginning of the video?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    those are steel toe engineer boots by Cactus

  • @Nosferatu2020
    @Nosferatu20207 жыл бұрын

    mine are rubbing my heels like crazy,,can i use anything else instead of balsam?

  • @techorix

    @techorix

    7 жыл бұрын

    you can also wet the leather from the inside a bit. this will make the leather softer and then you can widen or transform it as you want. but be careful with drying and dry them slowly (maybe with some old paper)

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    alternatively you can wet the newspaper and pack the heel of the boot tightly and leave to dry in a warm place to stretch it a little bit. I would also suggest wearing boot socks and using blister band aids on your heels as well.

  • @jamesfeeney7068
    @jamesfeeney70685 жыл бұрын

    Better method....soak them daily in dubbin or similar product, for a few weeks before wearing, them continue to do so for a couple of weeks. Slowly softening is better for longer lasting boots.

  • @notdoppler8577
    @notdoppler85776 жыл бұрын

    Dove, its not your boots unless you break em in to the shape of your foot.

  • @h3llion628
    @h3llion6287 жыл бұрын

    hey! whay style or # is your Dr Martens? please let me know :)

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    hello! these are the 1460 Smooth

  • @vero4449
    @vero44496 жыл бұрын

    My heels were bleeding for 2 weeks straight when i broken in my first doctor martens, i bought them in a vintage store so i thought they they would be a little easier to break in. Boy was i wrong

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    those are even harder to break in! but lucky you that you have a vintage pair now!

  • @VoxJoxx
    @VoxJoxx3 жыл бұрын

    Just lacerated both heals out on a walk my new dms, limped all the way back, now they are going to get beaten with a hammer.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope it works out, feel better!

  • @tinan285

    @tinan285

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 this comment is so amazing.. I know how you feel

  • @morticiaaddams7866
    @morticiaaddams78665 жыл бұрын

    Does this work with patent leather docs?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've done it on black patent docs and it works, but i would say to be REALLY careful as you dont want to permanently mark the patent, since patent leather scuffs like crazy and the marks don't come off.

  • @ArchangelMikey
    @ArchangelMikey7 жыл бұрын

    where did you buy and what tyoe

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    LeafME alone I got these at the doc martens store in NYC. they are the regular classic style

  • @jojo_mcelwee6591
    @jojo_mcelwee65918 жыл бұрын

    you always earn your doc's : ) have a purple 1460 took about 2 months to get them right for me its always above my heels that have to deal with : ) good video

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    I guess I'm a cheater then ;) mine always get me in the heel if I'm not wearing proper socks, doesn't matter how old they are.

  • @user-bg1xg1ud8r
    @user-bg1xg1ud8r7 жыл бұрын

    where are the other boots from? love them! :D

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    i h they're Cactus brand, from Amazon many years ago.

  • @chongtasho6197
    @chongtasho61974 жыл бұрын

    How much does an 1460 original cost?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think $140 or something idk

  • @kai_katsusukii
    @kai_katsusukii5 жыл бұрын

    I jus my dr martens yesterday the one i have are dr martens 1460 pascal virgina a black pair

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice!! How are you liking them?

  • @charliebrownssunflowerseed81
    @charliebrownssunflowerseed812 жыл бұрын

    This strategy was quick and simple . 👍

  • @thesophieshow171
    @thesophieshow1715 жыл бұрын

    WhAt type r those doc martens

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    These are the classic style!

  • @gillebe
    @gillebe7 жыл бұрын

    would be ready to show it at anytime there is a hole on each side it s cal D martins

  • @nadinegehrke4801
    @nadinegehrke48015 жыл бұрын

    My boyfriend bought doc martens I got so jealous I bought one pair for me too. He has hobbit feet, so nice smooth docs. I have princess feet so mine are hard, so let's do the docs Gymnastic!

  • @frederickmartin6998
    @frederickmartin69986 жыл бұрын

    My method of breaking in boots is to soak them is warm water until thoroughly saturated then shake out the excess water and wear them until they are dry.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    interesting!

  • @lightofheaven134
    @lightofheaven1345 жыл бұрын

    ba salm....i don't know how but in our state, people pronounced it as "bay sam"

  • @sonboogie
    @sonboogie7 жыл бұрын

    hit it from all angles

  • @nataliesksksksk9956
    @nataliesksksksk99564 жыл бұрын

    What kind of docs are those

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    4 жыл бұрын

    The original ones

  • @yanamatsumura3158
    @yanamatsumura31584 жыл бұрын

    Amazing bro....👍😁

  • @grungeboy1654
    @grungeboy16547 жыл бұрын

    ive had mine for 8 months now and i still get blisters

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    oh no, i'm sorry to hear that :(

  • @ThomasfromDenmark1
    @ThomasfromDenmark16 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! Nice tutorial. I just bought my first pair of DMs today. I wonder how you come up with this method??

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Thomas from Denmark thank you! I came up with this method because trying to wear them in was taking too long and I used to do ballet. There are various ways to break in pointe shoes, including stepping on them, bending them, putting a lot of force on them, so I figured a hammer is easier than me trying to break them in by hand since these are boots, not ballet shoes. :)

  • @ThomasfromDenmark1

    @ThomasfromDenmark1

    6 жыл бұрын

    thefuumanchuu I see. Maybe I won't do the hammer, but twist and press them with my hands. Maybe heat them up with a hairdryer? Why is it important to block out the shoes with paper or towel, before you begin? Thank you for the answer.

  • @ThomasfromDenmark1

    @ThomasfromDenmark1

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm strong 😉

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Thomas from Denmark you can totally use your hands and a hairdryer. I just used a hammer and my radiator instead 😅 I stuff the shoes tightly first so that as the leather softens with heat, the pressure of the towel inside the shoe will stretch it a little bit. also, stuffing the shoe helps (i think) keep the shape of it while I'm hitting it with a hammer. But whenever I am looking to stretch shoes and don't have a shoe stretching apparatus, I always stuff them.

  • @ThomasfromDenmark1

    @ThomasfromDenmark1

    6 жыл бұрын

    I greased them in, used a heat gun, and just twisted those things everywhich way possible, with al my might. I worked like a charm - the boots are totally comfortable!

  • @nakitavita
    @nakitavita7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Just what I needed :) You seem like a really fun person to be around.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    oh thank you :) haha. i'm a bit weird. hope this video helps!

  • @Mr.Sp0cK
    @Mr.Sp0cK2 жыл бұрын

    In Germany we just massage them while watching KZread Videos. Sometimes even punsh them with the 👊, it's also a great Stress Reliefer.

  • @prcontr
    @prcontr5 жыл бұрын

    How long have you had your channel?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    about 4 years?

  • @stephaniecarman4615
    @stephaniecarman46155 жыл бұрын

    I think I'd use a mallet, great video! Thanks

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    definitely a rubber mallet! i didn't have one unfortunately. :(

  • @eclaire1748

    @eclaire1748

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thefuumanchuu you could easily buy one

  • @fishtails7004
    @fishtails70045 жыл бұрын

    THE BOOTS LOOK SO GOOD ON YOU👍👍👍

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks !!

  • @bigboppermanny13
    @bigboppermanny134 жыл бұрын

    I bought me a new pair of Doc Martens this past weekend and I broke them in literally within a half an hour out of the box I Warren Doc Martens most of my life since 84 and I can tell you a better way to break them in and you want to contact me somehow I can tell you or show you and you can make it a new updated video

  • @scottandrew1257

    @scottandrew1257

    4 жыл бұрын

    bigboppermanny13 Hey I am really interested in your method cause I bought a pair of doc martens jaden or I don’t know the name of the shoe anymore but there are plateau so yeah I would really appreciate your respond👀❤️

  • @madihunn6699
    @madihunn66996 жыл бұрын

    ive had my pair of doc martens for 2 years and they are still as stiff as when i bought them. sooooo heavy too ):

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gotta do some extra beatings! Lol

  • @GJ-ol5ev
    @GJ-ol5ev5 жыл бұрын

    NEVER USE A HAMMER TO BREAK IN BOOTS!! Use Dubbin wax or Dr Martens Wonder Balsam to soften the leather.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    I also use wonder balsam. Hammer works faster for me though.

  • @Pimentel-Kreations

    @Pimentel-Kreations

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@thefuumanchuu few hammer blows to the naggen has also been known to fix dumm dumm

  • @bungeedoughnut

    @bungeedoughnut

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ever tried mink oil? It worked for mine

  • @LCasson2417

    @LCasson2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thefuumanchuu No offense but the word balsam is pronounced "ball"-"some"...LOL! Good video on those cute boots! Now you have me curious how those feel to wear! Thank you!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LCasson2417 haha I wasn't sure how to pronounce it 😅😅😅 honestly ivr done this to multiple pairs of boots and my painful break in is minimal!

  • @JulioAvalos3000
    @JulioAvalos30004 жыл бұрын

    Do a review video of Solovair boots. If you like Docs, you're gonna love Solovair.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'll check them out! I'm always looking for new boots. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @JohnSmith-ye5gj

    @JohnSmith-ye5gj

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thefuumanchuu Solovairs are the real Dr. Martin. They're still in the same Factory & Use the original machines used to make Dr. Marten's! They still use the old materials & better quality leather. Wider Toe Box & much easier to break in. $220

  • @adamdunn8049
    @adamdunn80496 жыл бұрын

    or leave a brick or phone book on them in different areas sides

  • @romanarana
    @romanarana7 жыл бұрын

    I want all your boots

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe8 жыл бұрын

    I do deep knee bends and push ups wearing new shoes to break them in. I was searching Wonder Balsam and found your video. You are super cute, even in the poor light, haha. Balsam is pronounced like "ball some". I bet I have as many shoes/boots as you haha

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    thank you! yeah I totally mispronounced it. lol. oops.

  • @Traderjoe

    @Traderjoe

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Fuu Manchuu I loved it!

  • @oggie1794
    @oggie17948 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Those boots that weren't Docs...what are they?? 😊 Thanks!!

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    8 жыл бұрын

    those are steel toed engineer boots from a brand called Cactus! they're one of my faves. super cheap and heavy

  • @RobinT8845
    @RobinT88457 жыл бұрын

    LOL you're funny. I don't have dr martins, but I got good ideas for my cowboy boots. I think I'll try coconut oil.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    hope it works for you! :)

  • @elizabelthe
    @elizabelthe7 жыл бұрын

    At least you got the right size for your feet. I feel like so many people get their boots two sizes too small. Typically the break in pain is around the top of the foot and around the heel, but I've heard of people saying their toes are cramped and hurting. That shouldn't be happening >~

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    yeah, i don't get that. just buy shoes that fit :/ though they DO loosen a little when you break them in. whatever floats your boat, though!

  • @ByakkoProductions7770
    @ByakkoProductions77707 жыл бұрын

    Gonna apply this technique, after wearing them I eventually get ankle sores

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    awesome! let me know how it works for you :)

  • @ByakkoProductions7770

    @ByakkoProductions7770

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Fuu Manchuu Yup yup yup, since I have only one pair. I gotta buy more! :)

  • @MrRyu1er
    @MrRyu1er3 жыл бұрын

    Or...keep the docs warm near a heater (or not) and condition them inside and out with liquid mink oil. And wear then around all day.

  • @justjax518

    @justjax518

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea but it changes the color of the leather.

  • @MrRyu1er

    @MrRyu1er

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justjax518 more natural leather maybe, but not docs. They’re so overly corrected and dyed.

  • @justjax518

    @justjax518

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrRyu1er idk I saw a video of someone putting mink oil on there docs and the color changed.

  • @justjax518

    @justjax518

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrRyu1er they get like a different hue

  • @brianmckenzie6046
    @brianmckenzie60467 жыл бұрын

    can dogs wear dr Martin's Woof Woof

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    Brian Mckenzie what kind of doggo are you?

  • @brianmckenzie6046

    @brianmckenzie6046

    7 жыл бұрын

    a tall dark and handsome one,well so blind women keep telling me.

  • @datraucous3351
    @datraucous33514 жыл бұрын

    I love your hair ❤️

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @tahinabeaudreuil4549
    @tahinabeaudreuil45495 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand all the trouble with ''breaking'' Dr. Martens. They were comfortable the second i put my feet on them. And for how much it cost , I will never, with an conscient mind beat it up.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Some pairs are already comfortable. Some pairs require breaking in. I have 2 pairs that were comfortable and didnt have to do anything to them.

  • @yiela_
    @yiela_7 жыл бұрын

    Why are people hating? lol. Anyway, nice video! What shoe size are you?

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    yiela thank you! my shoe size depends on the shoe, to be honest

  • @projektaquarius
    @projektaquarius6 жыл бұрын

    My biggest problem is the ankles. They dig. But I will deal.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    what type of socks do you wear? i always wear men's athletic/basketball socks folded over so the ankle part is cushioned by the sock

  • @lonysoirez4834
    @lonysoirez48347 жыл бұрын

    love you so much

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lony Soirez thank you! ❤

  • @robschuder3210
    @robschuder32106 жыл бұрын

    If you choose the old fashion wear them in way get yourself some moleskin to protect the gashes and bruises and stuff that will happen to your feet if you use the mole skin you'll be able to continue to wear the boot as it breaks in.

  • @exexpat11
    @exexpat116 жыл бұрын

    Beating them while laying them on a soft couch? I don't think it work that way, I am pretty sure it does not work that way.

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    6 жыл бұрын

    you don't want to hit them too hard or you'll misshape the boot.

  • @softerhaze
    @softerhaze4 жыл бұрын

    I would never hit my precious docs w a hammer

  • @thefuumanchuu

    @thefuumanchuu

    4 жыл бұрын

    To each their own

  • @manjack235
    @manjack2357 жыл бұрын

    this could have been a 2 minute long video , but instead of that a 13 minute video .. can you just get straight too the point where i could break my brand new Dr martens please