How to break in combat boots?

[The Other Guy]

use athletic tape. I do when I run, and it works wonders.

 

[84RFK]

I've done that a couple of times as well, it's a good method if you need to break them in fast, but the "good old fashioned" way of just walking enough in them is still the best.. :smil:

Ah yes, you know them by heart! :roll:
When they're getting comfortable on your feet, they're on the verge of breaking up and you'd better get ready for a new pair... :mrgreen:

The good old fashioned way is more than good enough, but it still requires generous amounts of lubrication and shine in order to soften and preserve them.

Hmm, I must have marched through my 7th. pair of boots by now. :-D

 

[ObjSRgtLw]

I have two pair of combat boots for 4 Years now and still got no problems but they are beginning to lose their sole so i'll take them to a shoemaker to get a new sole, that way i'm avoiding to wear in new shoes

 

[A Can of Man]

Our boots were likely to be made by the lowest bidder. After a few months the leather started to wear away big time.

 

[pyro squirrel hunter]

Breaking in boots

One of my AIs told me to run in them a lot and take a shower in them to break them in. (we have leather/canvas boots). Hope this helps.

 

[BritinBritain]

With new boots I'd walk in wet grass until they were soaking wet, then keep them on until they dried out.