Breaking in new boots

[tadiv]

Got a new pair of boots (first legitimate riding boots EVER!). What is the best trick to break them in so I can get enough ankle movement in to shift and break?

[AlisoBob]

Brake? As in stop...


or Break, as in your ankle?


I got wide feet, I coat the boots in saddle oil for the first couple of rides.

Helps stretch them out, and get them pliable.

Once the oil gets soaked up and dries, the leather returns to its former condition.

Works pretty good.

[ISBB]

go wash your car a few times in em.. take a shower in them.. go swimming in them then walk around for a couple hours while wearing them...

thats how i broke mine in.. soaked em good and wore them around for most of the afternoon..

[TJC510]

i always just walked around in them for a couple hours. then just ride.
that was before, now i have gearne SG10s, they didn't require any break-in.

[mxracr121]

New boots suck. The suggestions above are all good. If you bought cheap boots, you will be breaking them in for a long time!

I usually just ride in them, and they are fine after about an hour or so. But, I don't buy cheap boots.

[britincali]

Get 'em soaking wet and go for a walk.

[TYSTYX]

I bought Gaerne SG-10"s.........no break in required !!

[tadiv]

New boots suck. The suggestions above are all good. If you bought cheap boots, you will be breaking them in for a long time!

I usually just ride in them, and they are fine after about an hour or so. But, I don't buy cheap boots.

I got the Alpinestars Tech 3, I am on a budget and any boot is better than nike when you smack a stump! I like the all rubber sole, but wow are they stiff, like having on a cast. Looks like I just need to throw on some thick socks and go walk the mall with the old folks!