’m an absolute fiend for boots. This is because I really dislike wearing pants (I just always fee like a lumberjack in them) so a healthy collection of boots is necessary to get me through winter. The one thing I really freaking hate about boots though is how long it takes to wear them in.
I’m a shoe snob so I only buy good quality leather and good quality leather boots feel like cement strapped to your feet for at least a few months before you break them in. The boots I’m wearing in the picture above only lasted me about a season and a half before the soul wore through (not cool) so I had to get some new ones to replace them.
Wearing
Metalicus drees
Bonds tights
Religion cardigan
Ecco boots
Jewellery from Byron Bay, Rose St Markets, Thailand and coin necklace from my grandfather
Randolph sunglasses
I bought new boots a few weekends ago for an absolute steal. They’re from Ecco and they were $199 down from $500. They also lined with Gortex which I know is good because George Costanza a told me so. I’ve become quite the expert wearing in newbies and because I’m such a kind hearted soul, I’m going to share my advice on how to break in new boots…
Tips for breaking in new boots…
– Wear them out for dinner, particularly if you’re driving. Short walks to and from restaurants are perfect for starting the breaking in process. Don’t try shopping all day in them. There will be so much regret.
– Pack comfortable shoes in your bag. This is essential. New leather boots can absolutely destroy your feet so make sure you have a back up for at least for the first few weeks of wearing them in.
– Wear them around the house. I break all my shoes in at home in my pjs. I used to do this when I was a kid for dancing when I had to break in new tap or ballet shoes. Even if you just wear them for half an hour each night in front of the TV, they will slowly get softer and softer. Plus it’s hilarious wearing leather boots with a nightie. Bonza.
– Wear them briefly in summer. If you can pop your boots on every now and then to duck to the shops in summer, they’ll be beautifully worn in by winter. Also your feet are usually puffier in summer so they’ll get some extra stretch.
– Get some proper socks. Trouser socks won’t cut it, you need proper padded hiking socks. Don’t go too thick or you won’t be able to get your feet in them but do go for some extra padding to protect your feet in the breaking in period.
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Are you a boot wearer? Any fool proof tips for breaking in boots?
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