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- Q How should I best ‘break’ my boots in?
- A You shouldn’t buy a new pair of boots and instantly go on a long distance trek as that would be a recipe for disaster and blisters. Instead you need to break in your boots so that they start to mould to suit your own feet, increasing the comfort level and reducing the chance of blisters. Wear your new boots around your house at every opportunity in order to soften them up. This way, if you encounter any discomfort, tightness or slipping – as long as you haven’t worn them outdoors – you can return them to the store to exchange them, have them modified or get a full refund. Once you have worn your boots around the house and are happy with the fit then continue the breaking-in process outdoors. Go on a short walk and then gradually increase the length of your walks to break your boots in further. The more time you spend doing this, the more comfortable they will be.
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