Footwear Photo Thread

[Malamute]

I don't recall having the break in the insoles, though that could be just that its been a while and it wasn't much of an issue if at all. No telling how your feet work in your boots though. Mt Hathorn Smoke Jumpers were a bugger to break in, but 2-3 weeks and they started getting decent, then have been great ever since, even after sending them back for a rebuild once, the new break in wasn't as much as the first time for some reason.

Some people used to get their new boots soaking wet the first day, then walk them dry to break them in. I never tried it. Youd want to oil them after drying them out if you try it. The newer generations of boots probably wouldn't take well to that, but ones made in traditional methods and materials may.

[BobLoblaw]

Maybe I am too light? [emoji19]
On a serious note, how'd you break them in? I just wore them in. Like I said, the everything is wearing in fine other than the inside/insole.

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Laced em up tight with medium thickness to thick wool socks and walked about a half mile in them on the first day to kickstart the break-in period. I'm probably around 220 lb though so the weight likely does speed up the process. I would guess the extra insoles are probably not going to allow the footbed to form to your foot as well than without them. Not my area of expertise though so IDK.

[Sadmin]

Ugg Rohnan. One of my favorite, unlikely boots. GYW and waterproof. Now discontinued but I snagged 2 pair before they went. More comfortable than my RW, Aldens, and AEdmonds.

[orionz06]

Swapping out some Vasque GTX's that are no longer waterproof for Danner Mountain Pass boots.

[Matthew]

Swapping out some Vasque GTX's that are no longer waterproof for Danner Mountain Pass boots.

Is that the Harvest color?

How do you like them?

[Default.mp3]

Yay, new running shoes.

[JSGlock34]

Allen Edmonds is running a sale - $100 off boots. The Normandy boot is $250 right now.

[JSGlock34]

Factory 2nd Normandy boots available for $189...

[Up1911Fan]

That's a good price, I just ordered the Higgins Mill for $199 and Mora 2.0's for $177.

[Luke]

I need some old wives tails on how to break in boots. My Wesco's came in Tuesday and I've wore them yesterday and today. They hurt so bad my left foot is actually bleeding. I usually go walk around in a creek for a while and that helps speed things up..but I don't think these are waterproof and with a sad face price tag I'm not wanting to willingly soak the inside of my new boots.
They are so stiff and tight they squeak like I'm walking around in a pair of dirtbike riding boots.

Only think I've done is oiled then.