![]() Tips to consider when breaking into the work boots Remember to waterproof the work boots to protect them from getting damaged. To give the shoe the full stretch, wear the boot with socks. Once the shoe has been saturated, get rid of the excess water, and wear the boots for about an hour. ![]() To break in your shoe, immerse the work boot into a bucket of warm water and let it sit there for about 30 minutes. Hot water method: This method is common in the military. The oil will soften the boot thus, you have a comfortable shoe to wear. After applying the oil, leave the boot overnight. When applying the oil, focus on the pinching areas. The oil method: The oily process requires you to use Mink oil or any other leather conditioner to coat the outside of the work boot. When bending the boot, avoid overdoing it as you risk tearing the safety shoe. To tell whether the boot has been stretched, you should see a slight outward discoloration. ![]() You should then firmly bend the boot over the stick so that the leather stretches in the affected area. Point the stick towards the area where the boot pinches. The stick method: To stretch the boot using this method, insert a broom or mop stick into the work boot.
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