BREAKING IN BOOTS SHOULD NOT BE PAINFUL

"Most shoes are a bit snug when you first put them on, especially boots. Boots are commonly made with leathers that can be also weather-treated causing them to be a bit tight or stiff at first," says Jacqueline Sutera, DPM. There's really no surefire way to tell whether they will require you to break them in or not. "You can get a pretty good idea by trying them on," says Dr. Sutera.

 

Dr. Jacqueline Sutera

 

Putting on your boots and walking around in pain to break them in is not something Dr. Sutera recommends, because of the aforementioned blisters and bunions. "First off, if a shoe is too tight or narrow, strongly consider choosing a different pair to purchase," she advises. "To soften and loosen boots, try using a shoe leather softening product, specially designed for this. Also shoe trees, or having them professionally stretched by a shoemaker, are great ways to spare your feet," she says. 

 

Source: Allie Finn, MSN Lifestyle [10/18/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News