The Do’s and Don’ts of breaking in your work boots

Being comfortable in your work boots is important. When you break in new working boots, the boots literally conform to the shape of your feet. The majority of new boots will not perfectly fit your feet straight out of the box, but you can get the perfect fit by following these Do’s and Don’ts…

DO	DON’T
§  Test the fit	§  Ignore pinches and hot spots
§  Walk around at home	§  Submerge boots in water
§  Apply leather conditioner	§  Apply direct heat
§  Take your boots to work	§  Kick leather boots off when you get home

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Here are some key points to take home…

- DO make sure any new boot you might buy has a warranty
- DO start breaking in boots by wearing them at home - DO increase the time you spend wearing them before bringing your work boots to a job site
- DON’T take shortcuts like soaking your boots in water or placing them in front of a heat source

Breaking in your work boots is very important if you want your boots to fit right and last a long time. Always remember, many common shortcuts for breaking in boots can lead to ruined leather.