I love this girl! She’s so positive & happy! Super knowledgeable too!! Plus, she makes me want to hike. Something I thought I really couldn’t do anymore because I’m too heavy! Way to go on the body positivity!!! I need new hiking boots too & these look super comfortable & durable!! ❤️
Great video! You can also briefly soak your boots in water and then wear them for a full day of walking. As they dry, they will conform to your feet. This has worked for me since the 1990's.
Absolutely the worst idea ever to soak your boots! As a former boot fitter, you will NOT be able to tell if you have natural hot spots in the boots or if it's caused by water! Blisters form from 3 things, heat, moisture and friction. You just did a hat trick (all 3 hockey reference) when breaking in your boots with water! The most important thing to do is your socks selection! For heavier boots the thicker the sock should be. Your sock is wicking the moisture off your foot and out of the boot! There was also not a single thing said about the fit if your toes bang the front of the boot when going down and incline (mountain). If they do you either have too small a boot or laced them wrong. She didn't even address the lacing and variations you can do to make them fit better! Lace lock, skip a set of holes if you have a high instep. And she didn't even mention how to check for a proper fit when you first get them! Lace them up with proper socks, not cotton (at least she got that right) then thrust your foot forward in the ground, stop kneel down and stick your index finger behind your heel. If you can't the boots are too small. If you can just get it in good. If you can wiggle your finger around they're too big. That my friends is BOOT FIT 101! I resoled a pair of Basque Sundowners 3x before the cobler said he just couldn't do any more. I even wore out the nylon shank so it popped when I walked. LL BEAN, hmmm not sure this is a great video for testing boots!
Thank you, I've learned more from this comment, then literally like ever! Seems a lot of people just 'tough out' ignorance, and apparently that's good for some types of business'!? '\😶/' We need to educate our populace better🤔🇺🇲
The video is about breaking in boots 😂 when all you have to do is walk in them 😂 I will wear cotton, no issue ever there walking over 20,000 steps a day.
Once I tried on a coworker's worn out old boots and they made me walk bowl legged just like him. Lol. So it got me curious and I went to a used shoe store and started trying on various used boots & shoes, walking around in different pairs. It was eye opening. It was like walking around in someone else's skin. Sometimes it was hilarious. Sometimes you have no choice but to adopt the previous owners gate and manner of walking because the shoes are so worn out from walking like that person that the soles are so shaped from walking patterns totally unique to that person. Some you couldnt tell any abnormalities but others, lol, others you obviously immediately adopted the previous owners swagger. It's hilarious sometimes. I highly recommend the experience. Lol.
Mackenzie, you are great young lady! Your enthusiasm is outstanding and FUN. (I’m still grinning!). I look forward to seeing you in more of these informational videos.
I’m a physical therapist and your foot should never have to battle the shoe upper just so the shoe fits. This is why people have bunions. A shoe should just fit, if it doesn’t, get another shoe.
Anyone who’s ever played baseball as a kid remembers the leather treatment solution that you’d wipe your baseball glove down with? I always use that with new leather boots and shoes, works like a charm...... you might have to do it a few times over a few weeks but trust me, it will definitely work
You’ll break your boots in just fine….right around the time the back of your heels peel off lmfao. I swear those morons that fit you for boots “they ain’t too loose, son, I been doing this for 15 years, now move along.” Lol
Please bring back the rainbow lake patchwork jacket again, is such a pretty jacket and you guys released it in the mid '70s, their ultra rare piece for sure and I've been hunting for awhile, I even live in man and been searchin but no luck.....
I agree, it would be a wonderful nostalgia piece. I've forwarded your thoughts along to our product developers for further review. Thanks for bringing this forward!
You live in man?? Ever thought about relocating to Maine??? 😂 I am guessing your autocorrect on your keyboard likes doing this to you. Happens to me too. I also live in man. 🙂
What about "heating them up" in front of a heater or in your hot car then wearing them? I did that to leather boots by accident after wearing them in the rain and they fit soooooo much better.
Like the other comment said, the trick was the fact that you wore them wet. Wetting them softens the leather and allows your foot to stretch the shoe and break it in. Drying them just set the new shape
Go to the ocean! Jump in! Walk 20 miles! Constantly change socks! Rinse and repeat the next day! Your boots will be broken in, and your feet will be tougher! Win win!
I’ve had some luck wearing pantyhose (just calf high ones). They’re good at limiting the friction between the sock & your skin. Put them on as your 1st layer, then a good sock of your choice (preferably wool). Good luck👍
One great tip is putting them in the over at nothing over 190, and then wear them until they cool down. You can also wear them in the shower and then wear them until they’re dry. Don’t listen to the people saying to wear them while you sleep, you need to let your feet aspirate otherwise you’ll get trenchfoot. Another myth is using nail polish remover or vinegar, don’t do this, this will ruin the boots.
Look bottom line if your hiking your prolly gonna get blisters so just get out there and do it. They happen get used to it. You’ll be better off in the end🙌
Hi Elodia, we'd recommend something that is lightweight with good support for your foot. We'd recommend the Trail Model Ventilated Hiking Shoe. You can see it here: www.llbean.com/llb/shop/91621
@@richardcolleoni6644 where ur boots that u want to hike in for a 2 weeks before you use them. Then go hike. Also if you are carry heavy load look for boats with more ankle support
But what if I don't want to pick a spot that's close to home? If I travel outside of the country just to break in my new booties will it make a difference? This is too much pressure
Lol 😂 a random video of how do break in hiking boots, you have got to be kidding me. They’re boots, you walk and break them in 🤦♂️…I thought this was common sense 😝
It’s not common knowledge if you’ve never worn boots before. We provide new recruits (Soldiers) with uniforms and boots and some of these guys and young ladies need to be trained on breaking their boots in.
You put boots on in bathtub fill with warm water soke boots,then go walking for a while at least a hour or 2, then let dry and put on next day repeat if not feeling right...
I learned something new today, cotton socks might be the culprit of blisters and synthetic socks are better. Thanks Mackenzie!
I love this girl! She’s so positive & happy! Super knowledgeable too!! Plus, she makes me want to hike. Something I thought I really couldn’t do anymore because I’m too heavy! Way to go on the body positivity!!! I need new hiking boots too & these look super comfortable & durable!! ❤️
Great video! You can also briefly soak your boots in water and then wear them for a full day of walking. As they dry, they will conform to your feet. This has worked for me since the 1990's.
Even if leather? I’m new into hiking. 😊
@@ralph7077 Yes, even if leather.
I agree this is effective, i use this for any new military boot I get and it works like magic just need to change out socks a few times lol
Wouldn't that be uncomfortable to walk in during that certain day to form your boot?
@@DarkWiisp yes, it's mildly uncomfortable, but it is better than getting blisters.
How to break in your boots. You wear them. The end.
Doing it now lol
🤯
I hit mine with a hammer for about half an hour
Absolutely the worst idea ever to soak your boots! As a former boot fitter, you will NOT be able to tell if you have natural hot spots in the boots or if it's caused by water! Blisters form from 3 things, heat, moisture and friction. You just did a hat trick (all 3 hockey reference) when breaking in your boots with water! The most important thing to do is your socks selection! For heavier boots the thicker the sock should be. Your sock is wicking the moisture off your foot and out of the boot! There was also not a single thing said about the fit if your toes bang the front of the boot when going down and incline (mountain). If they do you either have too small a boot or laced them wrong. She didn't even address the lacing and variations you can do to make them fit better! Lace lock, skip a set of holes if you have a high instep. And she didn't even mention how to check for a proper fit when you first get them! Lace them up with proper socks, not cotton (at least she got that right) then thrust your foot forward in the ground, stop kneel down and stick your index finger behind your heel. If you can't the boots are too small. If you can just get it in good. If you can wiggle your finger around they're too big. That my friends is BOOT FIT 101! I resoled a pair of Basque Sundowners 3x before the cobler said he just couldn't do any more. I even wore out the nylon shank so it popped when I walked.
LL BEAN, hmmm not sure this is a great video for testing boots!
Thank you, I've learned more from this comment, then literally like ever! Seems a lot of people just 'tough out' ignorance, and apparently that's good for some types of business'!? '\😶/' We need to educate our populace better🤔🇺🇲
Sir or Ma'am please do a vid. Your tips are foitsaving.
I stopped watching when I read your comment. I think I’m going with you. 😅
The video is about breaking in boots 😂 when all you have to do is walk in them 😂 I will wear cotton, no issue ever there walking over 20,000 steps a day.
I learned a lot more from your comment than in the actual video! Thank you so much!
Great 👍
More Mackenzie!
Moar!!
M O A R ! ! !
❤️
Nice job and video MacKenzie!
She is so fun.
Once I tried on a coworker's worn out old boots and they made me walk bowl legged just like him. Lol. So it got me curious and I went to a used shoe store and started trying on various used boots & shoes, walking around in different pairs. It was eye opening. It was like walking around in someone else's skin. Sometimes it was hilarious. Sometimes you have no choice but to adopt the previous owners gate and manner of walking because the shoes are so worn out from walking like that person that the soles are so shaped from walking patterns totally unique to that person. Some you couldnt tell any abnormalities but others, lol, others you obviously immediately adopted the previous owners swagger. It's hilarious sometimes. I highly recommend the experience. Lol.
🤣🤣🤣
I was watching a video then accidentally clicked this, I’m rather enjoying it tho, great tips!
Mackenzie, you are great young lady! Your enthusiasm is outstanding and FUN. (I’m still grinning!). I look forward to seeing you in more of these informational videos.
I’m a physical therapist and your foot should never have to battle the shoe upper just so the shoe fits. This is why people have bunions.
A shoe should just fit, if it doesn’t, get another shoe.
Just use them as a daily shoe. When I break my hiking boots I do yard work and things around the house
Anyone who’s ever played baseball as a kid remembers the leather treatment solution that you’d wipe your baseball glove down with? I always use that with new leather boots and shoes, works like a charm...... you might have to do it a few times over a few weeks but trust me, it will definitely work
I like your energy in the vid.
This video got me browsing boots even though I only hike about 6 times a year
This was not quite the guidance we got in Army Basic Training in 1993. In fact we received no guidance😂😂😂. Thanks for great video
Can you imagine how long it would take us in training if we waited for our boots to break in?
Is your name West Yinzer or is it a place?? It'd be kinda cool as a name.
You’ll break your boots in just fine….right around the time the back of your heels peel off lmfao. I swear those morons that fit you for boots “they ain’t too loose, son, I been doing this for 15 years, now move along.” Lol
Gee willikers, this video is peachy keen! #STOKED
beautiful kitchen!
They look great. I’d buy them.
I forgot L.L Bean even existed
Awesome job. You are adorable!!
Great video and nice to see someone of a different size I’m so tired of seeing skinny people talking about backpack . Anyway great video
thanks for the tip
Please bring back the rainbow lake patchwork jacket again, is such a pretty jacket and you guys released it in the mid '70s, their ultra rare piece for sure and I've been hunting for awhile, I even live in man and been searchin but no luck.....
I agree, it would be a wonderful nostalgia piece. I've forwarded your thoughts along to our product developers for further review. Thanks for bringing this forward!
You live in man?? Ever thought about relocating to Maine??? 😂 I am guessing your autocorrect on your keyboard likes doing this to you. Happens to me too. I also live in man. 🙂
@@xbrandi12345x hehe I didn't even realize 🤣 that's too funny haha yeah that dang keyboard at it again haha 😂
@@lamsonions_Oh, yeah.You live inside a man
What about "heating them up" in front of a heater or in your hot car then wearing them? I did that to leather boots by accident after wearing them in the rain and they fit soooooo much better.
it was the rain, nothing
Like the other comment said, the trick was the fact that you wore them wet.
Wetting them softens the leather and allows your foot to stretch the shoe and break it in. Drying them just set the new shape
Finally a useful ad. Does this work for Doc Martins? I’ve had a pair for a few months I can’t deal with how stiff they are
Thanks for sharing!!
That’s one amazing lady.
How to break in your new hiking boots:
Go hiking!
Lol ikr?!?? 😂 I didn't know there was a whole science to it.
Great video. Thank you McKenzie!
I’ve been waiting for this build for two years 🥲
So, I actually learned a lot from this video. 👍
Bonus: I loved her spunky and fun spirit 😀 Mackenzie seems like a fun person to be around
Go to the ocean! Jump in! Walk 20 miles! Constantly change socks! Rinse and repeat the next day! Your boots will be broken in, and your feet will be tougher! Win win!
I’ve always had issues with blisters, thanks so much for the tips!
Blisters: for decades and thousands of miles my solution was 2nd skin and duct tape. Now check out leukotape. For modern solutions
I’ve had some luck wearing pantyhose (just calf high ones). They’re good at limiting the friction between the sock & your skin. Put them on as your 1st layer, then a good sock of your choice (preferably wool). Good luck👍
After the break in period, If I like the support, can I wear my hiking boots as daily boots?
Yes, we have many customers who choose to wear their hiking boots daily. ^kw
@@llbean j
🙂Funny. And she's pretty but she knows she's pretty so I'll just say Loved it 💚💚💚
One great tip is putting them in the over at nothing over 190, and then wear them until they cool down.
You can also wear them in the shower and then wear them until they’re dry.
Don’t listen to the people saying to wear them while you sleep, you need to let your feet aspirate otherwise you’ll get trenchfoot.
Another myth is using nail polish remover or vinegar, don’t do this, this will ruin the boots.
WTF ?!?!
If it has a Goretex membrane, you'll ruin the waterproofing
I don’t know why I’m here man; it’s 2:49 I ate a whole bowl of ramen, life’s good, don’t know why I’m here. :)
I learned a ton about boots today. Cool!
Pick a nice warm day walk through water untilll boots are soaked and then hike until they’re dry!
I’ve always heard the same thing, get them wet and wear them dry. 👍
Nancy Sinatra - “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” 😆
I just spray them with leather conditioner and wear two pairs of thick socks and walk. It's fool proof for comfort.
Look bottom line if your hiking your prolly gonna get blisters so just get out there and do it. They happen get used to it. You’ll be better off in the end🙌
Wear them and go hiking
Are those timberlands available anywhere? I miss mine from awhile back
Hi Darren, we don't sell Timberlands. Mackenzie is holding and wearing our Cresta Hiking Boots. You can see them here: bit.ly/3gLGEQA ^dc
Oh ok, thank you!
They look like the 1990s classic Vasque Sundowners which I still love and own!
@@llbean
L.L. Bean is my rapper name.
When I was a child I wanted to grow up to be a rapper named Rich Dollabillz.
Great tips, I'll definitely be following when I make my next hiking boot purchase👌
What if you are 74 years old and my feet hurt now. Do you have boots that are designed for older feet, that like to walk up hills?
Hi Elodia, we'd recommend something that is lightweight with good support for your foot. We'd recommend the Trail Model Ventilated Hiking Shoe. You can see it here: www.llbean.com/llb/shop/91621
These were some great tips! Great video!
Vasque Contendor GoreTec my favorite
LL Bean has very few insulated, waterproof hiking boots. Their assumption seems to be that nobody hikes except in summer.
They'll never blister your feet if you let someone else break them in. 😳🤯🤭😉
They won’t fit your foot and might make things worse also that’s gross
These seem really loosely laced. Do you really hike for hours with them laced like that?
Nice tips 👍 Maybe add a video on different lacing methods for better fit.
Thanks for the feedback! I'll be sure to send it along.
Is the cresta boots waterproof?
Yes, the Cresta Hiking Boot is waterproof. ^jsb
Is wearing them step 1? Is there a step 2?
Thanks McKenzie 💪🏼🫡
Just ware vans high tops with an insole they work great
This is so helpful! Thank you!
I wear size 13w..to break in...on the side note I would like holler at this woman❤️
🔥🔥🔥
Can I use these for roofing, too. I struggle with other hiking shoes.
Danner boots
You are so entertaining!
that she advised not cotton socks! really people that not know what they are talking about making videos...
Main way to break in your hiking boot - Actually GO HIKING!
No it's not thats horrible advice. This is actually good advice
@@richardcolleoni6644 where ur boots that u want to hike in for a 2 weeks before you use them. Then go hike. Also if you are carry heavy load look for boats with more ankle support
🤣HOW MANY TAKES TILL YOU GOT THAT BOOT CATCH RIGHT?' Even if once it made me laugh!😁
I love it 🥰 you are so funny
Just wear them. Done. Lol
Go hiking.
Thank you ❤ I am very grateful 🙏
Where are they made?
Our hiking boots are made in multiple places. If you let us know which boots you're interested in, we'll be happy to check on this for you. ^kw
Hey McKeinzie, hey girl, hey !
How much are these
You can view the Cresta Hiking Boots here: www.llbean.com/llb/shop/23173 ^dc
@@llbean Thank you
No f**king way! I wear my trail running shoes on the mountain day 1 of having them. Breaking in boots sounds like a pain! 😂
Step in a bucket of water, and wear them walking until they dry.
Exactly! Why didn’t she mention this??
I thought this was a joke 😂
Then saddle soap the crap out of them
@They Hate CJ do you think they’re not going to get wet on a long hike?
If the boots can’t get wet, then maybe they are subpar.
I learned that in the army. Wore new boots in the shower and let them dry after a nice walk. I still have those guys to this day lol!
Was gonna be .mean but you nailed it girl
Get them wet and walk works great, not talking about soaking but get them wet.
Iam taking a hike
But what if I don't want to pick a spot that's close to home? If I travel outside of the country just to break in my new booties will it make a difference? This is too much pressure
Just wear trail runners. Problem solved
Where can I buy 🤔 these at 😎😎
Hi Adam, these can be bought at www.llbean.com. ^sem
@@llbean thank you so much luv 😎💯
Here’s my lifetime tip. You CAN wear different combinations of socks and liners on different feet.
The way I read this makes me picture that you must have a lot of different feet 😂
As silly as that may sound, it's probably not something most people would consider.
Walk.
Boots breaking in your feet 🦶 after 4 weeks 😂
Not doing any of this in Timberlands.
How did i even get here. Like who really doesn't no how to break in hiking boots. You put them on and go hiking.
considering the price and supposed quality I would expect zero break in
so helpful and fun!
do leather boots need oil
We recommend checking with the manufacturer of the boot for their recommended care. ^kw
neetsfoot is the oil I am trying recall. ( eather oil ) i
Need a full time CEO Rob.
Lol 😂 a random video of how do break in hiking boots, you have got to be kidding me. They’re boots, you walk and break them in 🤦♂️…I thought this was common sense 😝
Lmfao. My thoughts exactly!
Yea well to some common sense isnt so common. You'd be surprised
It’s not common knowledge if you’ve never worn boots before. We provide new recruits (Soldiers) with uniforms and boots and some of these guys and young ladies need to be trained on breaking their boots in.
Great advices. Thank you.
Someone told me get a cotton ball rub them down with alcohol It works on LEA THER.
And if you were brought up to NEVER were anything but slippers inside your, or anothers, house?
Break them in when they are brand new, bf they get dirty. Don’t wear outside till you’re done breaking in. 🌟
How do I break in my hiking boots?
Easy, I let my wife wear them.
If I'm paying $300 for boots I'd basically expect them to come with concierge services. Thanks but no thanks, LL.
😂😂😂😂😂 yes I want them to pre-broken in
You put boots on in bathtub fill with warm water soke boots,then go walking for a while at least a hour or 2, then let dry and put on next day repeat if not feeling right...
Wear em.