Ever since I was in the Marine Corps and having to break in new combat boots I always wore a synthetic thin sock and a cotton sock over the top of that. This helps to prevent blisters by allowing the cotton sock to rub against the synthetic sock and not your skin & the cotton sock allows for cushioning as well

@tonykudrys

Жыл бұрын

that is a great bit of advice

@HK-qj4im

Жыл бұрын

Wish I knew that 25 years ago.

@MissingLinkMTB

Жыл бұрын

Still do that trick in the Army but with the wool green socks over the synthetic sock. Basically a dress sock.

@42WasTheAnswer

Жыл бұрын

Yep, just chiming in to agree. Thin thin dress sock with an over sock 🤘

@Bullkie

Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing, light infantry we did a lot of humping that was the best way to prevent blisters with new boots

There's no way there's anything in Nick's cup.

@grantlhuaba-9043

3 жыл бұрын

and despite "drinking" his mouth was getting drier

@kyrg

3 жыл бұрын

Not after the first 5 seconds anyway.

@suedfrucht44

3 жыл бұрын

8:05 ⛲

@wandab3843

3 жыл бұрын

I was scared he was going to spill it as he was talking.😳

@raffibouladian6961

3 жыл бұрын

Came to the comment section to say the same thing. You beat me to it!!!

When I first started in construction someone told me to always buy the best boots that I could afford, the financial pain goes away faster than blisters. Someone else said to have 2 pair of work boots so that you can swap them out every other day. Both of these gentlemen were right and I have done this for 40 years now and it made a HUGE difference. Also don't wait until your boots are about to fall off your feet before you get replacements. I had a foreman do this once and by break time the first day he could barely walk and he had already thrown away his old boots. By the end of the week he was walking like a wino with bad feet. Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks, please keep it up.

@Kingfisher1215

3 жыл бұрын

Darrell Hendrix terrific post brother. Right on. One thing I will add is that you should get a shoe drier. They are like $20-$25 and last for years. Put your boots on them after each days wearing.

@bobs6129

3 жыл бұрын

You're the first construction worker I've ever heard of that own alternating boots

@darrellhendrix5502

3 жыл бұрын

Often worked 12+ hours, 7 days a week always on my feet in all kinds of conditions. Wet/muddy boots were very common and I hated putting wet or even damp boots. Force drying boots made them stiff and rough looking. I would lay them on their side with newspaper wadded up inside to draw out moisture. Right after buying a new pair I treated them with neatsfoot oil, would substantially darken the boots but kept them supple with at least bi monthly treatment. Spent a good bit more on work boots than all other shoes combined. Watched a lot of other people have to break in another pair of, usually cheap, boots every 6 months to a year. I got 3-5 years out of mine, even the ones that could not be resoled. Take care of your feet, you only get one pair issued to you.🙂

@Kingfisher1215

3 жыл бұрын

Darrell Hendrix a good drier doesn't force dry. They are fantastic for extending the life of shoes that are worn in damp weather or that get a lot of sweat.

@randyblackburn9765

3 жыл бұрын

I buy Red Wing Pecos with steel toe for over 30 years , one pair for construction and one pair for casual dress ( mainly everything not working. )When I wear out the work boots I buy a new pair and turn the casual older pair into work boots so I don’t break in a new pair working.

This is like "The Avengers" of Gentleman's footwear. Great collaboration!

@Stridewise

3 жыл бұрын

Yo this is my favorite comment, thank you!!!

0:21 I had to do a double-take here to make sure Nick wasn’t being called an Australian turd.

Army basic training we were issued 2 pair of leather boots. One pair we had to mark with white dots. We had to alternate each day which pair we wore. If you were caught with the wrong pair on the wrong day, everyone paid for your mistake. That was my first intro to taking care of your feet and footwear. Almost 25 years later and long since out of the military I still alternate my boots.

@AmitKumarPune

Жыл бұрын

So what is the motive behind alternatively wearing the both pairs? Thanks.

@HK-qj4im

Жыл бұрын

@@AmitKumarPune it gives the leather time to breathe. Heal if you like. It extends the life and not just because you only wear them 50% of the time. There are probably several reasons why this works out. This can extend the lifespan of all your shoes, not just boots.

@stephenabm7779

Жыл бұрын

I attended Army basic training in 1983 at Ft. Sill, and that was our experience with rotating our boots every other day. We also had a white dot placed on one pair of boots. The Army forces you to take excellent care of footgear and uniforms. I alternate my footgear still.

@stephenabm7779

Жыл бұрын

@@HK-qj4im It also allows the shoes or boots time to dry out. Our feet sweat during the time we wear them. The shoes will then last longer.

@pmeagle

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenabm7779 It's mostly for drying out and keeping the feet healthy yes. Having wet foot for a prolonged period of time is really bad if you were out to serve in a prolonged scenario. Also shoes when wore constantly take the shape of your natural feet posture (over proning or over supine). Having the shoe repair it's sole (even 0.2mm) could be a good way of keeping feet to a correct posture.

I wore 12's for years. The sole would crack and leak. 5 years ago I happened into a Red Wing store and talked to a salesman. Decided on a model and had a pair of 12s on the counter and mentioned "I hope these don't crack like every other boot and shoe". He stopped me, said "Wait a minute. It cracks where? Oh, you have the wrong size then!". He sat me down and popped out the Brannock tool and said "You're a 10.5 EEE. 12s will fit because the width is the same, but you're a 10.5 EEE border EEEE. The other shoes all cracked because you're bending the sole when walking or kneeling where it wasn't designed to be bent". Never turned back from buying that size except for a pair of Nike trainers. Those run extremely tight. Had to go to an 11 wide on those. The only way I'd buy boots or shoes online is if I'm buying something I've tried in person at a physical store.

@shtdontstank

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for athletic shoes try Brooks. They make 4E in two of their most popular shoes. Any good running store will carry them.

@jeffreygoss8109

3 жыл бұрын

I have worn 9’s for years but when I sent my foot outline to Nicks Hand made they recommended a 7.5 eee. I thought they were idiots but they sent me a test and they were right. Get fitted properly

@sicnarf6971

3 жыл бұрын

i feel you, i'm a EE in redwings and EEE in allen edmonds. WIDE FEET BOIS !

@neverstoplearning7214

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely realizing that red wings run tight

@nicholaslopez6384

2 жыл бұрын

Are you saying if I take my boots to redwings they'll give me a smaller pair if mine don't fit? I have a pair that my uncle gave me and they mean alot to me but they were to big and are wrinkling where you said

Brannock device. I bought one and after reading the instructions, learned something very important with the use of it. Do not JUST look at where your toes end to determine the size of your foot. That sliding gauge on the inside edge may show that your shoe size differs from where your toes land. For years, I wore a 13D and had to struggle to get them comfy. Then I started ordering a 14W and had better results. I learned from the Brannock device that my foot is actually a 15D by the side sliding portion. Based upon this, when I decided to buy some new dress shoes from Allen Edmonds, I ordered 15D and have been very pleased with all five pairs I've ordered. Yes, part of the problem is that my feet have changed over the decades. That's why verification from a Brannock device is important. Break-In. Since the Allen Edmonds are leather lined, what I've learned is, to generously slather Bick 4 conditioner to the entire inside of the shoe, let it soak in until the surface dries and then put them up with shoe trees for a day or so. The outside immediately gets conditioned with Saphir Renevateur and multiple coats of their best cream. Then they get a few light coats of Saphir wax. I'm also slathering Bick 4 on the sole leather and keeping an eye on the condition of that leather. I have found that the Bick 4 conditioner does an excellent job of softening the leather, yet, does NOT darken the leather. It appears a shade darker when first applied, but dries to the original color. The increased suppleness of the conditioned leather aids in comfort while breaking them in. Conditioning/Shoe Trees. It made sense to me when Preston Soto advised to condition brand new shoes. We don't know how long that leather's been without conditioning prior to purchasing the shoes. Since the Bick 4 is so reasonable in price, I use it generously on the inside leather of dress shoes, and all over for more rugged (smooth leather) boots. I save the Saphir for fine leather exterior leather on dress items. There is a very unique softness to the leather after the Bick 4, but no waxy residue. It also does amazing things to a new baseball glove, or an old one which has dried out. I have shoe trees for every pair of dress shoes/boots I own, and use them. My western boots look amazing still.

@PPMOCRG

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is great info. Just bought a Brannock device.

@RatdogDRB

3 жыл бұрын

@@PPMOCRG Remember, there are men's, women's, and children devices.

@PPMOCRG

3 жыл бұрын

@@RatdogDRB Yes, I made sure to get the women’s one. 🙂

@JeremyBurnett

2 жыл бұрын

What shoe trees do you use for western boots. I bought a pair of boots a long time ago and never learned how to care for them. Trying to make up for that mistake now.

Rotating boots/shoes with shoe trees is one of the best tips in the video. When I was working, it was easy for me to rotate shoes when I was at home. But when traveling, I always packed a second pair with trees for any trip longer than one night. Of course proper cleaning and treatment is always important. DFW airport always had a great guy who could bring the shoes to new condition during a layover.

I can watch your videos all day long and love the collaboration with Stridewise! More videos like this please. Leather care for different types of leather (horsebutt, calfskin, cxl, cordovan), boot reviews and sizing, how to identify a good cobbler. Would love to see your personal boot collections too! thank you for making these vids.

Spot on. The Army taught me to keep three pairs of boots, or more ready. Always have a break in pair you work on, two pair minimum that are well broken in that allow you to change out daily (to dry). The fourth pair is for the field. These are really on their last legs almost. They should be very worn in. Also, they have been scuffed, drenched before etc. Be patient on break in. Don't wait until your current boots are falling apart.

When I went to boot camp at Parris Island in Oct 1968, we were issued 2 pair of black dyed all leather combat boots. During the week of company forming our drill instructor had us fill our laundry bucket with clean water and stand in it one foot at a time, 10 minutes each foot. Then we removed both boots, poured out any water in the boot, put on a dry pair of socks and wore the boots for 2 days, changing to dry socks every few hours. Yes, we wore them to bed the first night and the fire watch woke us twice during the night to change socks. These were the most comfortable boots I have ever had and did they ever take a spit shine! We didn't do this to the second pair and they weren't nearly as comfortable or easy to polish.

@adammetcalf579

3 жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience when I went to basic in 1999. I have always wondered if this practice translates outside of military boots.

@seanmcguire7974

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds more of a hazing thing they did more than trying to help new recruits have more comfortable boots. Since they normally try to make you the most uncomfortable they can

@KaPPy83

3 жыл бұрын

@@seanmcguire7974 you speak from inexperience. Also, pretty ignorant considering the man just said he noticed a difference. This was more common practice than you think.

@5stardave

3 жыл бұрын

Puts a new meaning to "boot" camp.

I have a pair of Allen Edmonds boots that I’ve only worn twice because they rub around the ankle. I’ll have to give them another try using your tips. Thanks guys!

These collaborations are cool. Stridewise, Rose Anvil and of course Trenton and Heath, some of my favorite channels!

@hotwax9376

3 жыл бұрын

Hope they'll do one in the future with Bedo's Leatherworks or Cobblers Plus.

@Stridewise

3 жыл бұрын

@@hotwax9376 Bedo's Leatherworks might be a great idea!

@RoseAnvil

3 жыл бұрын

😘😘😘

I rely heavily on the customer feedback for sizing information. I also really appreciate that certain retailers, like Redwing and Alden, provide additional information regarding sizing like “runs large” or “customers order 1/2 size down.”

Great advice gents! My Thursday boots hurt like crazy at first. Did the thick sock, actual boot sock, and conditioned the leather a few times and wore them around the house. They now fit like a glove and are my most comfortable boots. Wish this video was out last year when I was getting them ready. Thanks for all your help.

@Redman_30

2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to buy a pair which ones do you have like captain? Is what I’m looking at

@tommywilliams2683

7 ай бұрын

My Thursdays were the same. I conditioned them straight out of the box. I just kept wearing and conditioning them. They fit like a glove now. My Captains are my favorite pair of shoes I have.

@reikiman75

6 ай бұрын

Just got the Captains today. What type of socks are best to help break them in?

Great information guys. Love it when people are passionate about stuff boots, jeans, cars, sport anything !!!

I have enjoyed many a weekend now watching you restore and save so many shoes and boots! Looking forward to getting the boots I sent in back. Thanks guys!

Just starting the vid. This is AWESOME! Great collab! Your channels were the first in my discovery journey for boots and men's fashion. You are genuinely among my favorites with over 20 fashion, style, leather/shoes channels subscribed! Way to go gents!

@TrentonHeath

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Fantastic collab! Two of my favorite youtube channels. Good tips thanks. Your camera is crystal clear!

I haven't worn boots in years and I just picked up a pair of Thursday Captain Boots based on your recommendations. I'm in the process of breaking them in as I type this. This video was very helpful for some tips & tricks!

Great video guy some fantastic tips, love the collaboration with stridewise great idea . Keep up the great work . And thank you

For my iron rangers I conditioned them and would wear them right after doing that and it seems to have worked extremely well for me, I did that a few times and there was a noticeable difference after about 3 times doing that spread out over a month between condition. When I bought mine at a small red wing store the guy told me just wear them that’s the best way to break them in!

Love these channel collaberations!

Moleskin is by far the best! It’s inexpensive and easy to customize for the area where it will be worn. It doesn’t move around, nor fall off.

Great Video. Loved that Nick is getting that southern hospitality. Great Collaboration. Good information

You guys are all awesome sources of information, thank you! Not many cobblers around anymore. Just 10-15 years ago in my area there were several, now there’s one (before Covid) not even sure he’s still around…I should make sure. Anyway, thanks again.

Best break in video I’ve found. Thanks guys 👍

Loving the collabs!

When hiking we use two layers of socks to prevent blisters since the friction disburses through the sock layers rather than on your skin.

@brookeggleston9314

3 жыл бұрын

I've found that it's best to wear a silk, or silk-like sock, next to your skin, and a wool sock over it. The silk acts as a dry lubricant, and prevents blisters!

@sisleymichael

3 жыл бұрын

I always used a lady's pair of hose socks with a wool sock on the outside. That is an old Army trick from way back. You nailed it.

@brettwoolman4691

3 жыл бұрын

@binge go for a 15k hike and any boot will give you a blister, its not about fit it's about friction.

Nice work guys. Thank you for all the information.

I just bought some Thursday boots. I started to wear them immediately and walked throughout Beijing. I had no friction, but they are stiff. My feet are not used to these from wearing mostly sneakers. I had no blisters but the muscles on my one foot did start to cramp up seriously. They are beautiful boots and when they are softer they will be amazing to wear every day.

Love the camera angles & wood table addition 👀🍿

proper fitting is the key , for years i was wearing to small boots. now having proper fitting boots, no breakin issues. i have, Nicks, Redwing, Chippewa, and Thursdays. straight out of box, were allday no issues.

Great video!great information that I will try.thank you for making these videos.

This is really informative! Thanks guys!

Bought a new pair of engineer boots, Frye double buckles, and they are STIFF! Probably should've gotten a wider size but too late to return now, oh well. Going to try some of these tips, thank you for a GREAT video!

Intelligent and helpful advice. Thanks guys for the wisdom

When all else fails and you know that you have the right size, but lingering heel slippage, which leads to hotspots, I’ve successfully added a strip or two of leather to the inner heel cup right where I think it’s needed, with contact cement to more securely keep my heel in place. Unliked a fabric heel pad, it can be permanent if desired, and is natural leather, just like the boot. I recently tore apart an old Coach wallet for this purpose.

@tommythetrain4288

Жыл бұрын

That's pretty interesting!

Great information. I always thought the boot isn't fitting so i won't buy it, but it looks like a lot of people will squeeze in to get the boot they like. I hate uncomfortable shoes but maybe I'll try this the next time one isn't a perfect fit.

I’m really digging Heath’s cardigan

@jeffreygoss8109

3 жыл бұрын

Needs a pipe and some fancy lad novel to complete the ensemble 🧐

@jaswats9645

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreygoss8109 And says "Yaas" on a regular basis. Lolo!

Love the colab fellas!!! 💪🏼💯🧦🥾

Great advice on sizing. My new Thorogoods fit perfectly because I hit their website and read the sizing recommendations. I got a great deal online and they fit perfectly right out of the box.

I'm currently breaking in a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers. I went into the store and tried sizing down from my normal size as recommended and quickly realize it didn't work for me. A size 13 appear in my collection the most. So that's what I went with. The fit was generous and I was initially concerned because based on the reviews and recommendations the boots were supposed to fit somewhat tight. A pair of thicker work socks and an insole because( Redwing iron Rangers don't come with one) did the trick nicely. I've been wearing them four days straight and now they feel like a pair of sneakers. Vanity sizing is a huge mistake when making such an investment. Also your feet are often not identically the same size. My right foot is slightly larger than the left. Because of this I always try on the right foot first. I would rather have slightly larger shoes than shoes that are too small. Slightly larger shoes are an easy fix.

@jodiehighroller9820

8 ай бұрын

Redwings are bricks

New subscriber here. My dad was a carpenter. He had all kinds of tools, some of which I have no idea what its purpose is. After watching several of your videos I recognize that he had a box containing a bunch of cobblers tools. I wonder why. Good stuff fellas.

Love this channel!

@TrentonHeath

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

My two favorite channels getting together. A fine Saturday indeed...

@Stridewise

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Billy!

That video footage is crispy!

Was told years ago to place boots on their sides when not wearing to speed the drying out process and allow at least a day to rest before wearing again. This has made my boots last many years each. Actually I’ve not worn out a singe pair, other than replacing soles.

The lighting, videography and video content is very professional. One of the best shoe content providers out there. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Hey guys really like the video especially the end where you guys debunk some of the myths about how to break in your boots superfast, on that note just purchased my 1st pair of Red Wing Rangers and heard horror stories about how about the break in period is. The salesman sized my foot and I purchased the pair in the side he recommendedand I have had 0 breaking pains I mean I put these on with a new pair of socks in the parking lot then went and walked around the mall with my wife all day and a done a few days of yard work including getting up on the roof of the house no pain is this normal at all or did I make a mistake?? They do feel great on my foot not loose or sloppy BTW.

You can call it a bad idea if you want, but I was logging (chasing landing) some 45 years ago and wearing a pair of Wesco spring-heel caulk boots and trying to break them in slowly, like you fellas recommend. After the first day my feet were so sore that I couldn't wear them the next day. I reverted back to something some old timers told me and it worked beautifully. I poured the boots full of hot tap water and let them soak on the porch over night. Then the next day I took a gallon jug of hot tap water to work with me and poured them full again and slid my feet into them while wearing a thick pair of wool socks and wore them all day until they began to dry out a bit (it was a long day in the middle of August). I let them dry out over night and wore them again the next day. They were still a bit damp, but I wore them anyway. They never hurt my feet again, and they held up well after that. As a side note, I became a cobbler about 25 years later and had another logger bring me a pair of caulk boots in for repair. The boots were stiff as a board and had never been conditioned with anything. The guy said he thought the leather uppers would hold up better if the leather was stiff instead of soft. Wrong. All that does is allow them to become gouged up by branches while you are traipsing through the brush. I repaired the boots and gave him a complimentary new pair of leather boot laces and applied and worked in a full pint of mink oil to the boots and they absorbed all of it. I also worked in some Snow Seal on all of the stitching afterward. The guy came back a few weeks later and said those boots had never been so comfortable and this was the first time they had never leaked since he had bought them. So, take it for what it's worth. It worked for me. I would strongly advise against using a product called "Loggers World" though on any boots that are stitched with cotton thread as it will rot the stitching because it is a petroleum based product. It is a great product for waterproofing a pair of calks but only use it on boots with nylon stitching. And please, don't give that fella in the middle of your chat any coffee while he is wearing a white shirt and talking.

I'm wearing two pairs of thick socks both saturated in leather stretcher spray and I'm walking around the house and can literally feel the boots breaking in as I walk🥰

I use obenhauffs HD or mink oil. That loosens them up quite well. I regularly wear a pair of red-wing moc-toe 1907’s and a pair of Sears Die-hard moc-toes.

I just realized you guys should do a calibration with Bedo's leather works. That would be neat to see.

Nick has done some great boot reviews. Nick has also reviewed leather bags and denim which are worth checking out!

Awesome video thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe guy's.

When I first got serious about boots, I bought some Redwings from an Amish cobbler/shoe seller. One thing he told me has been very useful ever since - every boot is made to a last, and you should find a boot that fits almost perfectly, but slightly tight from the get go. If it doesn't, that last doesn't match your foot shape and you'll have a longer break-in period, or they may never really fit your foot and it's okay not to buy boots that fit wrong. A little bit of tightness is okay since the leather will conform to your foot, but a really uncomfortable pair of boots is a bad idea. Online shopping is really difficult since you don't get the opportunity to try different boots and you don't have the expertise of an experienced sales person to guide you.

@bquick80

Жыл бұрын

Not all boots are made to last. You buy a cheap pos and it falls apart in 6-8 months because of cheap/synthetic materials aren’t made to last as long as real leather and good construction.

@powers1776reset

Жыл бұрын

@@bquick80 not “made to last”, he said “made to A last”. Its the foot shaped template, that the boot is constructed onto or around. Like a mold lol 😜

@bquick80

Жыл бұрын

@@powers1776reset Oops!! lol but thanks for explaining what a last was like I was 2 years old. 🤣 I know what a last is.

Wow the editing and camera quality has markedly improved! 2 angles?

Stidewise looks like he could be your little brother. Great info guys. I really enjoy the channel.

@richardhatt6541

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought

@TrentonHeath

3 жыл бұрын

😁

@Stridewise

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I should be so lucky!

I'd love to hear what some of your favorite wool socks to wear with your favorite boots! I discovered your channel today and love it. Thanks so much!

I think the most bizarre breaking in tip I’ve seen was for Doc Martens boots (DMs as we call them on this side of the pond): fill them with scrunched-up newspaper, wrap them in a towel and then hit them with a hammer! Personally, for DMs, I’d be tempted to leave out the newspaper and towel.

@AllegraBottlik

3 жыл бұрын

Found out what the lower layers of my skin looked like when trying to break in DMs - and that was after doing a whole lot of breaking in - still haven't tried again. Made the mistake of walking too far one day and it turns out if you stick a menstrual pad on your heel because you've got those and not band-aids, it works well enough to get home on LOL

@sonipitts

2 жыл бұрын

@@AllegraBottlik Doesn't help that the Doc Martens they make today are completely inferior quality and construction (and also differently lasted) than classic DMs. They're literally not even the same shoe. Just the same brand slapped onto poorly made imitations leaving a trail of unhappy, foot-pained folks behind them wondering wtf happened.

Lots of good info. I found your channel through Rose Anvil's channel. Also, Thanks for sharing this and another new channel that I was not aware of. The thing you said about messaging does work I did that for my rock roaster boots that I bought just to see what they are like again because Rose Anvil talked about them on his channel. Those Rock Roaster boots are now very comfortable. I also got a pair of Carolina but not because it was mentioned on Rose Anvil but it was on sale at a Christian store and I noticed they looked almost exactly like red wings. I still need to break them in as they are a bit too narrow and the narrowness is in the middle of the foot. Do they make those shoe stretchers that can stretch the middle part out and not just the toe area out? That would be neat.

I dont know how I missed this video. Working in a boot store in Texas Ive heard many old wives tales about breaking in boots, but Ive also seen so many guys buy work boots and come back the next day saying they hurt their feet cause they thought it was a good idea to wear brand new boots to the refinery or chemical plants, and when you try to explain the concept of breaking boots in its like youre speaking some alien language. Also before I worked at the boot store I wore size 10 1/2 or 11s found out Im a 9 1/2 or 9 crazy wide foot, didnt even know shoes came in different widths before.

Good stuff... thank you!

Great video and helpful info, and you all have awesome hair. Spoken from a jealous balding man. I love these collaborations topics, keep them coming!

Just wear em ....broke in my 1000 miles in about two weeks ..... wore them around the house and about .....fit like a glove now.....

Guys, I find one trick helpful to break leather boots and dress shoes in is to use a low heat hairdryer on the inside to warm them up before inserting my foot. This can speed up the breaking period. Thanks for the show from a Tennessee boy now in Oklahoma.

When I broke in my Docs, I basically wrapped them in an old towel and beat them up a bit like you would with ballet shoes, lol. Then I wore them for a bit, took them off and beat them some more while they were warm. Worked pretty well. Probably not the kindest method, but Docs are basically indestructible :P

The way we did it, or the way I was taught, in the army was to stand in the tub full of water and get them soaked and then wear them on a good ol’ long ruck march and wear them out good..always worked and broke my boots in perfect

In one of your vids you said to condition/moisturize the leather in new shoes and boots before wearing. Does this also apply to Alden Indy Chromexel boots? Also what do you recommend to treat these boots. They are quite an investment which I would like to protect. I really enjoy your videos and find them very informative and entertaining. I'm surprised that guys send in boots and shoes for repair that are really filthy. You'd think they would knock some of the dirt/mud off them. Oh well. Again, love the vids.

I would vary the boots that you buy. Boots like Bluntstones/ Redback boots are insanely easy to break in and what I wear as work boots. The boots outside of that you can go slow, wear thick socks, put bandages on your ankles. Condition the very back of a very structured boot to help it be able to relax around that back of your foot.

I just got a leather cleaning & conditioning kit with Obenaufs and Smith's leather balm. I plan to use the Obenaufs to condition my Frank's boots when I get them, but wanted to know if the Smith's would work well for my Thursday Captains? They are made with Natural Chromexcel, and I don't want to darken the leather. Thanks!

Nice tips. Would these also be applicable to Blake-welts? I thought those break in quicker

This is great.

Currently breaking in a pair of White’s Smokejumpers and it’s a trial of will 😂 can tell it’s gonna be well worth it in the end tho

Just got a email that they have received my redwing boots can't wait to see how they look when I get them back. Marco's new soul and clean up I have had them for 3 years hope to get 3 more out of them. In a side note dose anyone suggestions on a new inserts any had good luck with?

Is there a tip for arch bite in one spot? Great information. Thank you.

You couldn’t miss the opportunity to show your new whites off 🤣 great colab guys!

@TrentonHeath

3 жыл бұрын

😉

With new boots I like to use the pencil trick! Press the pencil flat at the front to create intentional rolls so poor creasing doesn't happen.

i own a pair of chippewas which i bought back in late 2016 i think. for literally several YEARS, the boots felt uncomfortable around the heel area every time i wore them, with blisters at the end of the day if i wasn't careful. as such, i never wore them more than maybe half a dozen times a year. this was a real bummer given that i had paid several hundred dollars for them. it wasn't until some time in 2020 when i gave my boots more frequent wear (once a weekish) that the leather FINALLY started molding more to my foot. now, they practically fit like a glove, and i don't need to worry much about blisters either.

love like in the swiss army they get you nice measurement (true), and to that 2 potent pears of black army boots... then make wear them trough sweat, tear and pain until it fits... or your foot fits. But hey, the one i made fit me after the march... fits perfect!

Just curious: have you ever converted a pair of soft-soled dance shoes to hard soles and put taps on them?

I have a large collection of cowboy boots and I change pairs every day. Can I have just one set of cedar boot trees and put them in the boots I wore that day, or should I get a set of trees for every pair of boots and leave them in continually? Thanks

I want to know how the Australian gentleman didn't get tea or coffee all over him and his surroundings......

@okjoe5561

3 жыл бұрын

The cup is empty.

@judithburke1539

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, so why have a cup in his hand??? It doesn't make any sense.

@astarkey20

2 жыл бұрын

And he sips from it. That’s all I’ve been watching.

Quick question, Can you condition you boots to much and is there a product you can use to spiffy the up between conditionings rather then saddle soap and polishing every time? New cowboy boot owner here ,got the ariat quick draws. Its was a great first boot probably getting Tacovas soon. Thanks Guys great channel i learned allot!

I think I already know the answer to this, but, I got a pair of Thursday Captain boots as a Christmas present but they were ordered with the wide option, yes I already wore them outside and noticed that they are indeed too wide for me. Is there any remedy for this, or any recommendations? Also great video gentlemen!

The whole *put your new boots on and take a shower* is only the 1st half of the instruction. The second half is *then wear them until they are dry*. This is what we did in the Army when we got new boots. The boots would Form Fit to each person's foot, and then you could March for literally days on end, in the same pair of boots, without getting blisters.

My two favorite KZread channels for boots and shoes did a collab?!

@Stridewise

3 жыл бұрын

What what!

I agree about all of this, especially rotating boots. However, I recently discovered that with boots like Red Wing Heritage, I just massage the leather on the contact points, then wear them with thick socks for 3 days in a row while photographing weddings and events, (hours of standing) using cedar shoe trees every night. On the 4th day, the leather and cork insole is completely customized to my foot in a way that used to take months. Then I rotate them with my other boots to give them a rest. Appreciate you all.

From my experience, to my feet a soft heel is more gentle to my feet than a rough one. Rough heels catch my sock and make the sock rub against the skin of my heel and cause blisters. What does help is to avoid cotton socks since they rub more against your skin when they are wet than wool socks. So I like to wear wool socks to increase comfort.

I wear steel toe boots for work and was wondering what is the bet way to size pull on boots. I've heard to get a size down from your normal size but want to make sure.

I bought Thursdays in black smooth leather and they were a little bit of a bear to break in. I also have a brown pair in a semi smooth and they fit like I had worn them for years. With Thursdays, stick with the correct size. If you are over a triple E wide, you are going to get variances. However; Thursdays will spread for you over time.

@thedynamicsolo4232

2 жыл бұрын

PS, if you are getting abrasions on your feet, do not keep wearing them. THIS trick will help you. Take DUCT TAPE and cover the place on your foot/feet where the boots are tight. It will be a little painful while you break them in, but over time, you will have the leather conform and you will not need the duct tape. The tape takes the abuse, not your skin. Bandaids don't have the adhesive strength or the durability of duct tape.

@redraven6691

Жыл бұрын

You mentioned that "with Thursdays, stick with the correct size". When you say correct size, are you saying your exact measured size, or a half size lower than your measured size, as Thursday seems to suggest on their Website?

Hey guys, I have a pair of Wesco boots and one of them has a really annoying creak/squeak that appears to be coming from the heel. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it? Condition or oil the heels? Bring them to a cobbler to have the heels pressed? I'm losing my mind here.

Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

good collaboration with stridewise. behind the scenes b roll would have been awesome and even more entertaining.

@TrentonHeath

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree! We were a bit pressed for time this week.

Haha, back in the 90s in the military they slapped a pair of full grain jump boots on our feet and from than on you were wearing it for the next year 16 hours a day. The first 2 weeks were hell at the end of the year they were more comfy than tennis shoes.

The only time it got really painful for me was with a pair of Loake boots. The leather was just way too stiff. Sold them. Since I only have Tricker’s it’s never been a problem.

Just got a new pair of chukkas. Timely!

4Th. Love both of your channels. What model boot was in the video?