walking boots

owains said:
Just thought I'd update with my experiences. I went for a pair of Brasher's Hillmaster GTX boots, but am not happy with them. They felt OK when I tried them on, but I have worn them a bit and now find them far too rigid. After a couple of hours I get bruises on the back of my feet (between heel and ankle) as there is no flexibility. This makes them pretty useless!

So, yeah, I wouldn't recommend these boots!

Anyone know if the problem will improve over time? Will the boots become more flexible over time? Anything I can do to speed up the process?
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That's what Nikwax is for - to soften the leather. You need to wear any leather boot in: short walks on easy terrain (even pavement) with Nikwaxing after each one. But be careful: it's possible to end up with a boot that is too soft - that's why I had to bin my old Hillmasters.


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Meridian said:
That's what Nikwax is for - to soften the leather. You need to wear any leather boot in: short walks on easy terrain (even pavement) with Nikwaxing after each one. But be careful: it's possible to end up with a boot that is too soft - that's why I had to bin my old Hillmasters.


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Thanks for the advice. I have been using a combination of dubbin for softening and G-Wax for waterproofing. I have never tried Nikwax... is it worth a go instead?

I have been using the boots on short walks to try and wear them in, but just haven't noticed a significant effect yet. It's too painful to do anything more! I don't remember any wearing in time with my old leather boots.
 
owains said:
Thanks for the advice. I have been using a combination of dubbin for softening and G-Wax for waterproofing. I have never tried Nikwax... is it worth a go instead?

I have been using the boots on short walks to try and wear them in, but just haven't noticed a significant effect yet. It's too painful to do anything more! I don't remember any wearing in time with my old leather boots.
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I would guess that both have a similar effect; Nikwax is just what I use. Of course it's not impossible that the boots are simply the wrong shape for your feet, so wearing in may not actually be possible - this is what you normally try to work out in the shop. You are wearing thick socks for this, yes?


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Meridian said:
You are wearing thick socks for this, yes?
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I pair of normal socks with a pair of walking socks on top!

Meridian said:
Of course it's not impossible that the boots are simply the wrong shape for your feet, so wearing in may not actually be possible - this is what you normally try to work out in the shop.
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Hmmm I think this may well be the case. I guess it's just a case of wait and see!
 
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