Even careful selection of shoes does not guarantee that they will be comfortable to wear. Quite often, after the first wear of a shoe, the heel rubs or a callus appears. Wearing your shoes correctly will help avoid this.
How to break in boots
There are several effective methods for breaking in shoes.
Freezing
The first option is considered the easiest and fastest. To do this, take a sealed or plastic bag and fill it with water, tie it tightly. We put them in the shoes, after which we put them in the freezer until the liquid hardens. After which you can take out your shoes and feel free to put them on outside.
Wearing in after a warm towel
To do this we need a simple terry towel and hot water. This stretch option is more suitable for leather models.
We wet the towel with boiling water and put it inside the product. We wait until all the water has completely evaporated and the product has dried. At the end of the procedure, lubricate the skin with oil and leave to dry for a day.
On a note: The towel can be replaced with regular terry socks.However, for this method you will have to put on socks and shoes and walk around the apartment for several hours.
Breaking in after special products
For winter and autumn models, special stretching products are made. They are available for different materials and cut types. This is the most effective, but also expensive method to make autumn shoes comfortable.
Most often these are bottles of foam or spray for leather and suede shoes. You need to treat the shoes with the product in the place where they rub, and walk around the apartment/office in them for an hour.
The chemicals contain alcohol and various softeners. Most sprays come with a delicious flavor.
Shoemaker's help
If you are unable to stretch your boots yourself or are afraid of ruining the product, then you can turn to a professional. The shoemaker has special tools and techniques for stretching products. The master will take into account all the nuances and wishes of the client.
Features of materials
The method of stretching directly depends on the type of material.
Breaking in leather and suede boots
Products made from genuine leather are of very high quality, so stretching them will not be difficult. This can be done using available materials:
- Newspaper. We tear several printed publications into small pieces and thoroughly soak them in warm water. We put the wet scraps into the shoes. It is necessary to stuff the shoes tightly with newspaper. Leave to dry at room temperature for several days. Then we take out the newspaper and you can safely put on your favorite model.
- Beer. The liquid softens the material and makes it elastic. To stretch, you need to thoroughly moisten the inside of the model with beer and walk around in it for 2-3 days.
- Ice. Using regular frozen water, you can make your favorite or new shoes to fit.To do this, you need to fill plastic bags with water and stuff them into your shoes. We put them in the freezer overnight so that the liquid freezes well. In the morning, take the product out of the cold and remove the ice.
Important! Winter boot models should not be frozen, as the fur may stick to the ice. As a result, the product will be damaged.
- Wheat. Fill the product to the top with grain and add a little water until it swells. Leave it overnight. In the morning we put plastic bags on our feet and put on our shoes. You need to walk until the product is completely dry.
Another effective method to make shoes more comfortable is bending. However, this procedure can only be carried out with models made of genuine leather. Take one shoe and bend it in different directions. A product made of high-quality material should not deform or crack.
Varnish
If you have patent leather boots, then in order to quickly break them in you need to:
- Take a rich cream (you can use it for the face, hands, or a special colorless shoe cream) and thoroughly lubricate the model from the inside. Then we put on our shoes and dry the shoes from above with warm air.
- If there is no cream, you can use alcohol or vinegar. We treat the product inside with the product, put on shoes and walk throughout the day.
- You can hold the shoe over the steam. It will help soften the material and make it more flexible.
Special products are sold for patent leather shoes to help make them elastic and soft. However, before use you need to carefully read the instructions so as not to damage your boots.
Useful tips and tricks
Before buying, carefully try on shoes so that you don’t have to think about how to get rid of the problem in the future. When choosing boots you need:
- Tell the seller your exact foot size, since each manufacturer has a different sizing chart.
- Pay attention to the quality of the material. Genuine leather can stretch, but suede or dermantine do not always have such properties.
- Often a person has one foot much longer/wider than the other. It is best to measure new models against the one that has larger parameters.
- Buy shoes after lunch or in the evening. By this time, your legs will swell and you will be able to find the most comfortable option for the product.
You can break in boots in a variety of ways. The main thing is to choose the right option for the type of product. Pay attention to all the nuances, season, material, lining, etc. This will determine whether you will be comfortable walking in your shoes and how long they will last.
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