Breaking in DMs

[QueenofLouisiana]

...any hints on speeding up the process? I've taken the plunge and bought a new pair but it's been a long time since I wore the boots and I'd forgotten the wearing in stage!

I know it'll be worth it, they look lovely (and soooo purple!).

Wear two pairs of socks, one thick, one thin (each foot).
Stand on the boots, particularly the back where it meets your heel.
Good luck, I need a new pair but can't face breaking them in!

Hit the bit that goes over your achilles tendons with a hammer to soften if its boots. If its shoes hit the top of the back of the shoes. I had some new ones last year, shoes with metal studs on the toes & heels, love them but so uncomfortable to start with. A friend suggested weeing in them to soften, apparently this works very well but i'd never heard of it & didn't wantt to rust my studs so didn't attempt it.

well ive just bought a spray from Thompson shoe specialist ( as advised by Office-shoe shop girl) and sprayed my boots inside and outside ( where they hurt) and quickly put them on…why oh why didnt i know about this product before….ive had my boots for a year now and only last week they felt comfortable on…give it a go, best ever thing

I steamed mine over the kettle, put them on and stretched the back down by pushing my leg back, iykwim. I moisturised the leather afterwards, so the heat/steam wouldn't damage the leather, and they've been fine.

Ooh, good tips. DS is just breaking in his first pair.

Double layer running socks will protect your feet during breaking in

Saddle soap. You sit and rub it in the heel and other thick areas and it softens the leather.

Thank you! Fabulous tips. for you all this morning- take it back to bed with you.