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.
get a spray bottle of SELLARI'S S-P-S
https://www.panhandleleather.com/SEL...QUART-S-11.htm
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.
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.
Marc
I'm pretty new here, not as as experienced as most. Please don't hesitate to correct me
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.
Erik
Ex-SCM and Felder rep
soak them thru wear until dry . thats how the USMC had us brake in new combat boots 50 yrs ago.
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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In the future, try the boots on and walk around 15 or 20 steps to see if they re comfortable.