What is Boot Break-In?
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Has breaking in boots ever felt confusing and daunting for you? This simple video is for you. In it I cover what is going on with a boot as it breaks in and learns your foot.
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this video is what we all needed today; boot break-in is so misunderstood. brilliant way of explaining the upper's stretching, i never thought of its shifting in terms of creating slack in certain areas but it's true. i learn something new every time i watch one of your videos!!!! thanks Dave, you are a gentleman and a scholar!!!!!!
aerosurferlv glad that helped! I love how we all approach things different and learn from each other! Literally the only reason I was able to fall in love with the Sagaras I just ordered is because of you’re insight on plain toe style 👊🏽 If I’m a gentleman and a scholar...you’re like a ninja and a wizard....or maybe just a badass😆
@@thevintagefuture6567 bahahahaha i'm no wizard, but i will accept ninja X-D and i am so looking forward to seeing those plain toe beauties you've got on the way, they're going to be tremendous!!!!!
@@thevintagefuture6567 Dale got U into ordering Indonesian Sagara now too!? LOL!! He's a wizard alright! LOL!
This is the best explanation about break in. Most think of the break in as stretching the leather. Most people buy their boots too small.
These are the kind of videos I needed when I first got into boots around 1 1/2 years ago. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s awesome.
Erik glad it helps! Yeah, I am thinking LITERALLY the same thing as you: I just make the videos I wish were there when I got into boots. 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Excellent analysis! Plus, that's a great shirt too!!!
Carl Murawski wow, I so appreciate that!!! And I’m elated you watched it 😆 Thanks a million for taking some time 🤝🙏🏽🤘🏽
Very sound advice sir. I had no clue what it meant to “break in” a boot meant back in March. I’ve found that the more you wear them you’ll start to notice the “change” as you put it. I love watching the creases form, especially near my ankles. I call them the ribs of my boots. I only have two so far and I’m learning more about the fit and the look before I purchase anymore. Later.
“Ribs” - I like it haha! And so glad this video helped! Thank you for commenting- always great to hear from people.
Yes!!! You really nailed it! Well done, informative, concise, and interesting. I loved it. Also thought as Dale did, that the part about leather stretching was brilliant. Opened my eyes on that. What I was hoping you would get too, and you didn’t disappoint, was the part at the end about keeping it simple. I cringe hearing the suggestions to soak the boots in water; lather them with tons of goop, warm them in the oven, etc. I wholeheartedly agree with your advice.
A top tip for breaking in new boots;- Wear two pairs of socks. This helps in two ways. Firstly, it prevents blisters. Blisters are caused by friction between your foot & your sock. This usually happens because your sock is being held in place by the lining of the boot, while your foot is moving within the sock. By wearing two pairs of socks, the inner sock moves with your foot, while the outer sock stays with the boot. Any friction is between the socks, not on your foot. No friction on your foot, no blisters.
Secondly, wearing two pairs of socks speeds up the whole process of breaking in boots, by adding an extra layer of insulation to your feet. This makes your feet warmer than they would otherwise be, which helps the leather to loosen & relax into the shape of your foot.
Personally, I use a bamboo/viscose inner sock, wool outer sock, combination in boots, year-round. Have done for nearly 25 years now. In all that time, the only blisters I've had on my feet were caused by either loafers or walking sandals, worn sockless...
I love your hefty comments! I always learn something from them. I totally wanna try this two-sock thing soon. And I’m thankful that you didn’t just suggest it, but also explained why.
@@thevintagefuture6567 You're welcome! Some call me an over-explainer/pedant, but I detest people saying "you should (whatever)" and then leaving out the "why". Eh, it's an OCD thing. It's also why I subscribed. Your video's cover the bullet points, then go into the details - most channels just cover the bullet points & skip the why...
Cheers... G
@@gchampi2 WOW, we seem like peas in a pod, two folds from the same cloth. The appreciation is mutual. I know the long videos aren't for everyone, but just like you, I want to give the details you can't find on these manufacturers websites, analyze them, and form conclusions. I think this helps people who are considering a product way more than just covering the basic aspects and just focusing on the strengths of the product. Cheers right back at ya! I love how your comments contribute to the discussion
I’m late to this comment, but I’ve survived many a military maneuver by having a thin dress sock worn under a wool sock. The two together, while hotter, have always protected my feet. Originally, this was an issue from having too-large boots. This still works so long as the boots aren’t too small.
You found your groove! There were a few shaky openings and endings in older videos but you seem a lot more confident and comfortable. Great vid!
Miguel Vargas thanks so much for that feedback! Your suggestions in the past have been invaluable, and you pointing out how I am improving in some areas is an encouragement to continue tightening things up 🙏🏽 I’m grateful for the watches and comments, Miguel.
Best breaking video I have seen. One of the things I do with brand new boots is flex the sole and vamp repeatedly, using my knees to help, and that seems to stop heel slip.
Brian Whitelaw no way, I do the same thing! Totally forgot to mention that. That’s cool! And glad you liked the video.
My grandma had huge bunions on her feet she never got taken care of, and she always had to buy longer shoes for her feet to get enough room for the leather to form to her foot. Back then there wasn't really "wide" shoes for women, so she'd go longer then have a cobbler "stretch" that area so she could wear them comfortably. It's kinda cool to see that whole thing explained here!
Great to actually see and understand the dynamics.
A boot comfort tip given to me a few years ago, really helped with break in. That was to use a boot liner sock. That along with the wool socks you mentioned is the ticket. Works so well I do it 95% of the time. Also always wear the same sock on the same foot. Trust me, keeps the socks from stretching out of shape, causing wrinkles and pressure points. Used to mark them, but now after just a couple wearings it’s obvious which is left and right.
Daniel James this is all great advice! Thanks for that. I’m definitely gonna try some of these things you said. I’ve never heard any of that. Cool how we can all learn useful stuff from each other.
Fantastic video. Really puts the whole process in an easy to understand format.
M I’m happy you see it as helpful 🙌🏽
No wonder my “work” boots (Higgins Mills) are still long term breaking in...am about 150 hours in and they are very comfortable but still getting more comfortable!
Captain PN glad the video helped! And yeah totally, those boots will just keep getting better for many more hours! With cheap boots, this is not the case; they only got so comfortable and then begin to deteriorate. But yours and others like it should just get more homey as the months go by.
Great explanation. Thanks again!
Super cool and informative video, I didn’t know it could take up to 3 years to break in your boots so shocked. Anyway I’m looking forward to your next video.👌🏾
Delroy Efemini yes! 3 year break in is far from the norm, but the point is, in some cases it can take much much longer than we expect. I don’t want people to be discouraged if their boots aren’t comfortable after 100 hours of wear. These things take time, and sometimes longer than the norm. Anyways, thanks for watching!
Very informative.
Wow, Thank you for this video it all make sense.
Always glad to help!
very good video. i am new to the boot game. i have a had a few pairs of rm williams boots in the past 10 years which do feel like slippers, but a year ago i purchased some grant stone diesel boots which felt great but tight around then instep which gave me a lot of blisters on my heels the first 10 wears or so being CXL they did loosen up and feel great. i did last week purchase a pair of alden indy boots in CXL in the same size which i have worn for around 10 hours all up with no pain or no blisters. they dont have many creases so far but am looking forward to how they feel in a years time
Great and very informative video! Thank you.
Optionfinity glad it helped! I appreciate you watching 🙏🏽
@@thevintagefuture6567 Good content deserves recognition.
Bought a pair of parkhurst boots in waxy commander. First pair of boots and I love them. Next boots on my hit list are the grey kudus. Thanks for the tips
How do U find the workmanship on those Parkhurst boots?
@@georgecarlin2879 They are my first pair of boots so I cant really compare them to others. The build seems solid and and the boots are truly a work of art in my opinion. One or two loose threads on the welt, but any imperfections were negligible considering the price. I would reccomend trying on sizes if you're getting a MTO. Overall very satisfied.
Good video Bro loving the boot vida 🤙
MrSfinn9mm glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 🙌🏽 Have a great week, man!
Nice job.
I always condition the inside and outside of my boots/shoes when I first get them
The right pair of boots for you will never hurt you! But like a woman, my favourite has made me bleed :D
😂 I hear ya brother
You're the best man! Need more views and subs! It'll happen one day. Keep it up and thank you!!
Thanks so much!! Glad it helps!
I enjoy your videos
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It could be beneficial to condition your boots before wearing them the first time. You don't know how long they've been sitting on a shelf.
Good point! On the one hand, this is true and can definitely help with break-in a bit….But I also find it funny (I’m not saying this referring to you) how people emphasize conditioning so much seeing that it often takes leather like 50-70 years to degrade when sitting in storage (judging by vintage leather jackets and boots). So, conditioning can definitely help with break-in, but it’s not like the leather is SUPER dry and brittle all of a sudden when it sits in storage for 5 years. Many leathers (like CXL) are essentially self conditioning, so any conditioning done to them when new (even if they sat on a shelf) will have superficial and superfluous effects. At that point, you’re conditioning to help regain that new “glow” appearance as opposed to actually saving the leather structure from anything detrimental.
Excellent video! I am curious about the White Kloud Insole, what did you use it for? In which situations would you recommend getting an insole with such a high quality? Cheers!
Hey! 👋🏽 I just used it take up volume for my skinny feet. My thought on inserts is: don’t use them unless you’re trying to fix an issue. The issue is usually wanting better arch support or wanting to fill some extra volume. Or sometimes people want to have a cushy padded synthetic insert for comfort. Nowadays I only use inserts in like 2 pairs of my boots.
Excellent timing as I pull my first pair of quality boots out the box to start my break-in journey. What about applying oils to the boot to soften the leather? Do I apply the oil inside and outside or just to the outside?
Glad the video helped! And yeah, just put some oil on the outside 👍🏽 Sometimes I put a tiny bit of oil or conditioner inside if there’s a particular spot that’s causing blisters, but that’s rare.
Great video! Where did you find those white cloud inserts? I can't seem to find them online when I search them. The look like exactly what I have been looking for.
Hmmmmm they used to be on the White Kloud website, but maybe they don’t have them anymore. Perhaps try to DM Goto San at White Kloud? One issue I ended up having was they were a bit squeaky.
Thank you for getting back to me!@@thevintagefuture6567
how much wear did they see? The soles look intact, maybe the compound is tougher than christy or red wing wedge? They did crease quite a lot sidewise.
marko gržan they’re not even a month old yet. This model was released only about a month ago. But I do wear them almost every day for at least a few hours. I will know how durable the sole is after about a year of wear.
What’s your boots size ? What’s crazy is I recently lost 80 pounds and I went from a size 9 to size 8 boot . I had to sell some boots for new ones
Ivan Mora interesting story! And huge congratulations to you for losing 80 lbs!!!! That was probably a ton of work, dedication, and commitment; hats off 🥳🙌🏽 Anyways, sounds like you didn’t need a 9 for length but for volume, yes? Like, before you lost weight, your best size may have been something like 8EEE (which usually only a PNW company will build), but now you can roll with an 8D or E. Yes? I recommend emphasizing length when fitting boots because that is literally the only dimension of your foot which will not change much, regardless of weight gain or loss, muscle build or atrophy. I will do a video on this soon. My Brannock is 9.5D, and I wear 8.5 or 9 in boots. Because I’m low volume/low instep/flat arch, I often have to take up volume in my boots with inserts and thick socks, unless I go custom.
@@thevintagefuture6567 yeah it was hard but worth it losing 80 pounds and I knew I wasn’t a real size 9 boot . When I started losing weight my foot got slimmer and now I’m a perfect size 8 D . Would u be interested in buying unused grant stone boots in a size 8.5 , dune Ottawa and saddle tan veg boot ? I live local if you are interested.
Ivan Mora ah bummer, in the Grant Stone I’m a 9 😢 Tried 8.5 and it’s too short in the GS.
@@thevintagefuture6567 skinny ass ankle low foot volume syndrome like me.
@@MarcP5267 😂 yup
I got my natural chromexl Thursday boots after braking in my Iron Rangers. They felt at first so soft that i got idea it is good idea to take them for work first day of having them. On the evening after the full shift i was broken full of bruises. With iron rangers i was full of respect and wore them few min to half h to short walk and so on and it went well. This time propaganda got me
😂 oh man that sounds like a hard experience! Haha Yeah, always good to break things in slowly if need be. Thanks for sharing
You look like the love child of Robert de Niro and Adam Driver...seriously..Great video btw .-)
Man I must be pretty ugly 😂😂😂 Jk, thanks and thanks for watching! Hope it helps 🙌🏽