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  1. 07-18-2019, 7:04 PM #16
    Malcolm McLeod
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    Quote Originally Posted by Günter VögelBerg View Post
    ... Better believe i'm wearing boots to the interview.
    You are THE MAN!! Good luck and welcome!

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    Now you guys are talking sexy. (More boots than shoes here. Cayman belly with a suit. Bill Maher can laugh all he wants and %^## *~ @$$.)
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  2. 07-18-2019, 9:15 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Günter VögelBerg View Post
    I have decided I want to become a naturalized US citizen next year. Better believe i'm wearing boots to the interview.
    Good for you Gunter! I love the boots to the interview idea.
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  3. 07-21-2019, 5:51 PM #18
    Günter VögelBerg
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    What are you guys' opinions on the square toe boots? My wife keeps trying to convince me that I should get some because they are more "fashion forward" but I just don't like them.
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  4. 07-21-2019, 6:17 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Günter VögelBerg View Post
    What are you guys' opinions on the square toe boots? My wife keeps trying to convince me that I should get some because they are more "fashion forward" but I just don't like them.
    I'm a traditionalist on toes (if there IS such a thing): I like the narrow round or medium round styles. (Same rationale with the underslung heel.)
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  5. 07-21-2019, 8:14 PM #20
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    get a spray bottle of SELLARI'S S-P-S
    https://www.panhandleleather.com/SEL...QUART-S-11.htm
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  6. 07-21-2019, 9:40 PM #21
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    Square toes for me. Just personal preference. Pointy toes and high heels are for real cowboys/girls that spend a lot of time in the saddle. Square toes are just more comfortable.
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  7. 08-11-2019, 10:19 PM #22
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    I've had old timey shoe repair guys stretch boots/ leather shoes years ago.

    They have different methods and tooling for different situations.

    Worked out pretty good.

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  8. 08-12-2019, 11:00 AM #23
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    I have a buddy who was in the military a lifetime ago and did a lot of running in leather boots. He told me the guys would put on double socks, soak the boots in hot water, and go for a run. Apparently, that was the accepted way to break them in.

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  9. 08-12-2019, 11:23 AM #24
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    soak them thru wear until dry . thats how the USMC had us brake in new combat boots 50 yrs ago.
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  10. 08-12-2019, 2:20 PM #25
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    I figured out a way to stretch the shafts--the area I was having trouble with. I took some 2-liter soda bottles, filled them with water, put the caps, shoved them in the boots and put the boots in the freezer.

    Business casual like a pro.


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  11. 08-12-2019, 9:16 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank Ashmore View Post
    soak them thru wear until dry . thats how the USMC had us brake in new combat boots 50 yrs ago.
    Great method for army boots!
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  12. 08-15-2019, 9:27 AM #27
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    In the future, try the boots on and walk around 15 or 20 steps to see if they re comfortable.
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