Wearing in Boots is there a Limit?

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I just got some leather boot type shoes in the post and I just had extreme problems putting them on and they're very uncomfortable.

I know you can try wearing them in, but I was wondering if theres a "limit" on wearing in? If they're extremely uncomfortable to begin with I presume wearing in is out of the question ie need to send back for a refund?

This is the second pair of leather boots I've tried that are uncomfortable and had trouble putting on, I take a size 11 do I need to go up to size 12 when buying boots :confused:

I normally wear trainers and never have a problem with getting trainers to fit. Is there something to look for when buying boots for large footed people (I am the widest fitting apparently).

Thanks...
 
Go to a shop try on boots to see if they fit? Buying shoes online is a pointless faff unless you know your exact size in the chosen brand.
 
the_r_sole said:
buy wide fitting boots that actually fit you? ;)
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Easier said than done.

But doesn't sound like they'll fit. Trainers are soft, flexible and you generally don't walk miles, so all in all mire forgiving, as long as you stick to nice ground and don't do many miles.


Even when not broken in they should fit.
 
Eames said:
This is the second pair of leather boots I've tried that are uncomfortable and had trouble putting on, I take a size 11 do I need to go up to size 12 when buying boots :confused:

I normally wear trainers and never have a problem with getting trainers to fit. Is there something to look for when buying boots for large footed people (I am the widest fitting apparently).
Thanks...
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I think that one of the problems is that different manufacturers make boots that suit different shapes of feet. I've found over the years that Scarpa boots fit my feet perfectly, and that other big name brands simply don't. My wife has had the same experience, but with a different brand - I think Salomon fits her well, but Scarpa doesn't.
 
It's a very good idea to try boots on before buying. As gregorius said, different brands can have very different fittings. That said, with boots you do want a snug fit as any movement around the heel will rapidly turn into blisters, at least initially.
 
Clarks used to have wide fitted boots and shoes. Dunno if they still do though, might be worth a trip if you have one nearby you.

I have Timberland boots which are not the cheapest but I have had these boots for near on 3 years now and still going strong. So was worth the investment to me. But oddly enough for boots the Timberland boots I had to move down half a size as they are quite wide which is good for me but seemed odd I had to drop half a size :confused:

If there is anything you should ever spend money on its a mattress and shoes/boots. If you’re not in one you will be in the other :p
 
Update...I've been walking around in the boots and they feel a LOT better now. I seem to have forgotten how much breaking in this type of shoe needs, I haven't owned a proper pair of boots for ages.
 
I bought a pair of Timberland boots when in US and they seemed to fit fine but after got home and wore them for first time they hurt - One day I misjudged how wet grass was (welly job) and only had boot's on - they got soaked through and had to wear them for few hours - they dried out a perfect fit by time got back to car.

So try standing in two buckets of water till they are soaked then go for long walk.

Dave
 
DXP55 said:
I bought a pair of Timberland boots when in US and they seemed to fit fine but after got home and wore them for first time they hurt - One day I misjudged how wet grass was (welly job) and only had boot's on - they got soaked through and had to wear them for few hours - they dried out a perfect fit by time got back to car.

So try standing in two buckets of water till they are soaked then go for long walk.

Dave
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The old Levi's trick eh :p
 
When I was issued with DMS or Combat High boots in the Army, I'd take the laces and insoles out, get a fire bucket fill the bucket with boiling water, get some washing up liquid and a house brick. I'd put the new boots in the boiling water and weigh them down with the brick. Next day, I'd take the boots out, lay one on a tiled floor and whilst holding the toe end of one boot pulverise the boot laying on the floor, break the toe part down all along the stitching same on the heel. Do the same with the other boot, replace with new boiling water and leave for another day.

Next day, take the sodden boots out wipe off excess water with a sweaty towel, put on two pairs of thick woollen socks, thread the laces into the boots (leaving out the insole), put them on, blacken them up with Kiwi and then go for a run with them or wear them all day until they dried.

Any part of the boot where three pieces of leather were stitched together eg on top of the boot where the lace holes are stitched which still caused a problem I'd bash down with a ball plane hammer.

Next day put the insoles back in the boots and wear them with just the one pair of socks.

I'd then have a nice pair of worn in boots with the sole still in pristine condition. Worked every time.
 
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