thank you! this was very helpful im gonna try this out with my ofxords :))

I’ve done this with some thrifted Uggs but have never used my brain power to do it with my Jadons that cause my heel to literally bleed to death . Thank you.

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

It works wonders! Let me know how it works for you.

I am doing this! I have a gorgeous pair of black docs that I caught on sale last year and have not been able to wear them because they are SO stiff!

I'm trying this out! I'll update as soon as I get them out!

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

How did it work?

I found you on TikTok and I’m trying this method as we speak! Just put my Dr Marten Trash Vaudeville Jadons in the freezer. Fingers crossed!! I’m obsessed with these but after only 5 minutes I know they’ll kill the tops of my toes.

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Cool - let me know how it turns out!

Would this work with the doc marten sandals? The straps are soooo insanely tight on my feet they strip the skin right off my feet.

I just saw your Doc Marten video by way of another girl highlighting it. I’m loving your content.

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!!!!

@3jsofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Of course. Just followed you on TikTok also. I was unable to send a message. Keep crushing it! You’re incredible.

I just got some brand new platform molly doc martens. The seam just below the lacing is digging into my foot and making them unbreakable to wear. I'm going to try this and see how it goes. I really hope it helps.

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear how this works for you. You can also try using their Wonder Balsam on the inside to help soften up the leather.

Excellent tip that I'm testing out tonight! May I say what a sweet funky woman you are! You've also reminded me I need some more tattooos 💜

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

How did this work for you??

@kt-so6dh

2 жыл бұрын

@@grayhairandtattoos think I need to leave them in the freezer longer as they did stretch them but not enough. I'm trying to clear out a few bits in the freezer so I can try again. I only left for a day and a half, sadly it wasn't enough x

I'm glad you addressed the vegan part early on cause I literally came here to see if the vegan ones could handle this method 😂

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. For vegan - I would warm them up with a hairdryer and then put them on with thick socks. They shouldn't need as much work to get them broken in. Hope this helps!

@mollyschultz2331

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, I only purchase true leather shoes but I understand the vegan leather although I wouldn’t want the material to break. That would be such a. Shame 😞

Hi! Thanks for your video! Does it work on soft leather boots as well?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use it on soft leather. Try warming up the leather with your hair dryer then wear them around the house with thick socks. :)

Hey! I found you through tiktok and I’m excited to try this, just bought my first pair of docs last week💗 Sadly didn’t do my research beforehand so I got sore feet’s and blisters😭 I have a question, did you freeze cold, hot or lukewarm water when you did this method? Thanks for sharing your video btw, so helpful! I also got the Jadon docs in black with fur, super excited to properly wear them🥰

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Hi There - I'm not sure how the fur will do in the freezer. I've only done the leather ones with no lining. Jadons are known for being hard to break in. Try using the Dr. Martens Wonder Balsam and super think socks. You can also warm up the leather with a hair dryer before wearing them to help soften the leather. I hope this helps!

@xsavedbutterfly

2 жыл бұрын

@@grayhairandtattoos thank you! It went Well, But i had mine in 4 days instead of 3. I took them about after the first initial 3 days and they still hurt a bit after a day of walking so I put them in again for another day, that helped🥰

I’m attempting freezing them tonight 🤞🏼

@grayhairandtattoos

Жыл бұрын

Oh cool - let me know how it works!

when frozen are the shoes tied with the shoelaces or are the shoelaces untied? Please info ....

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there - I keep the laces tied as usual. If the boots have zippers I keep those zipped up also. Let me know if you have any other questions. 🙂

Does the freezer bag method work for squeaky sound as well??

@grayhairandtattoos

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no - it just break them in

New to Dr. Martens world. Did you apply the wonder balm before the freezer too? Or just after?? Or both?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Hi There - I would use it before and after. I love that stuff and it will keep you leather looking good and you can't use it too much!!!

Is this a one time thing, or do you have to do it again later to keep from stiffening up?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

This is a one and done - Once the leather is stretched it should stay that way.

Got the Sinclair yesterday. 6 fits snug and 7 is way too big. So we shall see :)

@arizee5040

10 ай бұрын

lol same this what I’m going through do you fix it

@meme101RE

8 ай бұрын

Did this method work for you?

I got a size five and it’s snugged from the toes I was wondering if i should size up to a six I don’t wanna return them cuz they are out of stock of size 6 if I do this method will it work and I don’t have to return cuz I can fit size five and six that’s why

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Here’s the thing - they are going to stretch and if you size up they will still stretch and end up too big. It’s a tough call but personally I would try stretching them

I brought the black soft leather Jadons and they squeak like crazy!!! Do you have a method for the squeaking? I've never experienced this with my doc martens in the past...

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

I have had a couple of squeaky ones and once the leather breaks in and softens the squeak should go away. I would try using their Wonder Balsam to help soften and condition the leather. I hope this helps!

Do you think method would work for the Molly style boots?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

It should work as long as they are the leather ones. I've done this with both the boot and the loafer.

Can these be done to Suede Boots? I just got some Purple Suede Maryjanes and I'm afraid the color may be ruined.

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there - I wouldn't do this to the suede. Instead try warming them up with a hair dryer and wear them around the house until they are broken in. Hope this helps!

@maiaburke1828

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

what happen if my boot get wet? I freezed mine and one got all wet, i am scared :)

My dr marten fit good everywhere except on top of my foot the seem on top hurts the top of my foot what can i do?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

I would warm up the leather with your hair dryer then use their Wonder Balsam - you will need to move that leather around as much as possible ti soften up the leather. Hope this helps

would this work with their patent leather?

@grayhairandtattoos

Жыл бұрын

No - I wouldn't use this one patent leather. It will ruin your shoes.

Is it bad for the rubber soles to freeze them?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't had an issues with that I have used this method a lot.

Thank you for the information, I am going to try this method and I will let you know how it works. By the way I think you are super cute and I enjoyed your video. Thank you.

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and please let me know how it works!

@1913131

2 жыл бұрын

@@grayhairandtattoos I put the bags in and they leaked a little bit of water on the left shoe but left them in the freezer for three days and came out great. I wear them around the house before I take them outside. Great tip thanks I will remember this tip for next time and buy better bags

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

@@1913131 I've had the same thing happen to me and except I had a major leak! I'm glad the tip worked for you :)

Can i do that with my palladium boots?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

I only suggest this with leather boots. Are your palladium boots cloth or leather?

@nolasamy4490

2 жыл бұрын

@@grayhairandtattoos cloth. One shoe fits better but the other is getting smaller hahaha

I’m scared I went one size too big with my docs because mine don’t feel small or bother me, they even feel loose !!! hearing everyone say they need this crazy methods really scare me :(

@lecrah

Жыл бұрын

mine fit me just right but the leather is tight and sturdy and sort of pokey. so I'm freezing them tonight and I'm hoping they'll be as playable as Lonnie's are in this video. it's less that people are getting the wrong size and more like breaking them in for comfort

Any tips for vegan docs? I have the v jadons and they kiiiiilll my feet

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Don't freeze them. Try warming them up with a hair dryer and then wear super thick socks around the house. This should work.

hi ! would this help if my jadons eat up my heel every time i wear them ?

@grayhairandtattoos

Жыл бұрын

Hello - Yes that was happening with mine and why I froze them. I wouldn't freeze them if your heel is slipping and that's what is chewing up your heel. If they as slipping get some mole skin for the back of the boot. If they fit fine but are just eating your heel then freeze them and soften the leather. Hope this helps!

@oggynok9427

Жыл бұрын

@@grayhairandtattoos aaa okay thank you so much :")

Did you put the whole boot in the freezer?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - The whole boot goes in for 3 days...

Do you only wear Dr Martin socks?

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

I wear Adidas or Nike padded sole socks. I have Dr. Martens socks, but they seem to run a little large for me.

Just put my Jadons in the freezer.

@grayhairandtattoos

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think - I thought it worked great!

@SA-wg2mi

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go ? My bf just bought be these shoes and im trying to break them in

@melissataylor8246

2 жыл бұрын

@@SA-wg2mi I had to do it a few times before they were comfortable.

@SA-wg2mi

2 жыл бұрын

@@melissataylor8246 ok thank you !!