How long to break in a pair of work boots?

[danole]

How long to break in a pair of work boots?I can only wear them 3-4 hrs & then,AGONY!'Should be broke in after a week,I thought.......

 

[ClubMan]

Re: Work Boots

What do you work at? For example builder, fireman, stripper etc.? Have you asked your colleagues?

 

[funnygirl]

Re: Work Boots

i work in construction, and it really depends on the make and material in them.

 

[Cahir]

Re: Work Boots

2 pairs of socks and loads of vaseline. It'll take 2-3 weeks to break them in fully in my experience.

 

[Carpenter]

Re: Work Boots

Dubbin is good for softening up the leather too!

 

[danole]

Re: Work Boots

Good suggestions,thanks! It's just that in past years it's not taken so long or so much agony to get used to them.These seem AWFUL!

 

[Lorraine B]

Re: Work Boots

I hate to say it but imo a good pair of work boots shouldn't need breaking in

 

[whistler]

Re: Work Boots

I hate to say it but imo a good pair of work boots shouldn't need breaking in .

I bought a pair of CAT safety boots last year and they took 4 Agonising weeks to break in. I found using lots (and lots) of fabric bandaid or similar while waring them eased my pain.
By the way they are perfect now.

 

[RainyDay]

Re: Work Boots

Dubbin is good for softening up the leather too!

I agree - It's a great city.

 

[carchick]

Re: Work Boots

2 pairs of socks and loads of vaseline. It'll take 2-3 weeks to break them in fully in my experience.

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