Best Work Boots

[booyagasha]

....since almost everyone has a pair, what the best ways to break in a boot? i've found that tougher leathers like red wings take FOREVER to break in (the traditional way). I've heard wear 2-3 thick socks for the first couple days, but that seems uncomfortable. anyone tried wearing em in the shower?

personally, i like lace ups. they strap on tighter, and you're more agile than with slip ons. (of course if you have no need to be agile, you're gonna have slip ons)

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by booyagasha

....since almost everyone has a pair, what the best ways to break in a boot? i've found that tougher leathers like red wings take FOREVER to break in (the traditional way). I've heard wear 2-3 thick socks for the first couple days, but that seems uncomfortable. anyone tried wearing em in the shower?

personally, i like lace ups. they strap on tighter, and you're more agile than with slip ons. (of course if you have no need to be agile, you're gonna have slip ons)

wipe them down with mink oil and wear and repeat a few times and they will get soft, I have put a pair in the washing machine then wipe down with mink oil and it worked good. I have heard of common them with water then wearing but I don't do the wet feet thing.

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by booyagasha

....since almost everyone has a pair, what the best ways to break in a boot? I've found that tougher leathers like red wings take forever to break in (the traditional way). I've heard wear 2-3 thick socks for the first couple days, but that seems uncomfortable. Anyone tried wearing em in the shower?

Personally, i like lace ups. They strap on tighter, and you're more agile than with slip ons. (of course if you have no need to be agile, you're gonna have slip ons)

just buy some boots that from fit!