60 years ago an old cobbler/boot repairman told me "fill your tub with warm water, add teaspoon detergent (to break surface tension of water) and toss the boots in and let soak about 4 hrs, or untill the leather is totaly soaked. Drain, then, using the socks you normaly wear, put them on and wear/ walk in them until they dry. Helps to change socks several times. Must wear until they are DRY. They will fit like a glove. One day breakin versus weeks of blisters. I have never had a blister in the last 60 years. Best advice i ever got!
You’re the first person who’s mentioned getting the right width. I have boots that were the best fits out of “many”. Not once did the salesperson measure the width of my foot, seemed they were getting exasperated because nothing fit. Watching this, obviously the boot store was a one size fits all. I’ve tried everything except steaming the inside. Many thanks
I just bought a pair of Justin boots and the top of the foot is so tight I can only wear them for a few minutes before they really hurt. thank you for the tips I'm going to try that soon!
I want to thank you SO MUCH. i just purchased a super cute pair of boots. They were 1/2 a size too big . just like the store suggested. But i couldnt get my foot down the shaft. I tried everything. Was just about to sell them when i came across your.video!! I tried the steam like you said.....happy to say im wearing my boots!!! Super grateful to you!! Thank you so much!
thank you for this cause im going to the boot barn to get a pair of boots tonight but i have fat calves so i need the top part of the boot stretched out :)
I ordered a pair of Ostrich boots online. I had spoken with the sales rep and I had asked him if they were D or EE width and he assured me the were 9.5 D width which is what I was looking for. They show up and say B width. I tried them on and they fit tight. I got them for half off retail and they are discontinued and cant find my size anywhere else. Hopefully I can stretch them out, I did notice that if I remove the insole they fit a bit better and also the insole is labeled/stamped 9.5D while the shaft and box say 9.5B. Hopefully this works.
I think I should get 10.5 from now on as I had 10’s I didn’t remeber that when I got the new ones… 😢 the left one is starting to give me some discomfort! The other one fits good now…. Any other tips on loosen These up a bit? It’s just the left one that bothering me now! 😢
I just got some Anderson bean elephant boots. The gentleman helping me out said I should go UP a half size. So I did and the boots fit great….. except, they are very hard to get off. I’ve been wearing them every day day for less then a week. So my concern and question is. Will my boots get easier to get off the more they get broken in? And is thee anything I can do to widen the part just by the ankles?
What brand of western boots for women are better for a person with a high instep? I have a pair of Twisted X that I love and I had them professionally stretched 3 times & I still can not get them on. I did find a pair of Tony Lamas that went on the 1st day.
i got to try this the boots i have now was a gift they fit for a while then about 1030 to a round 100 pm i havve one boot that hurts so bad the pain is omg i cant take it but im trying my best i need help
Hello Doug, Thank you for inquiry. Unfortunately, it is not recommended that man-made materials be stretched as it could loosen or break stitching within the boot. Heat is also advised against as it may cause separation from the out sole because the glue cannot stay properly adhered. Thank you again for your question and if we can be of further assistance or provide information please do not hesitate to reach out.
I have tried many different ways with poor results, but this is the one that is Guaranteed foolproof method that works every time for me. I give mine to Goodwill and go to a store and buy the next larger size . This has never failed yet and I have done a good deed also. Leave comment below.
60 years ago an old cobbler/boot repairman told me "fill your tub with warm water, add teaspoon detergent (to break surface tension of water) and toss the boots in and let soak about 4 hrs, or untill the leather is totaly soaked. Drain, then, using the socks you normaly wear, put them on and wear/ walk in them until they dry. Helps to change socks several times. Must wear until they are DRY. They will fit like a glove. One day breakin versus weeks of blisters. I have never had a blister in the last 60 years. Best advice i ever got!
You’re the first person who’s mentioned getting the right width. I have boots that were the best fits out of “many”. Not once did the salesperson measure the width of my foot, seemed they were getting exasperated because nothing fit. Watching this, obviously the boot store was a one size fits all. I’ve tried everything except steaming the inside. Many thanks
I just bought a pair of Justin boots and the top of the foot is so tight I can only wear them for a few minutes before they really hurt. thank you for the tips I'm going to try that soon!
This video and a tea kettle saved my life
I want to thank you SO MUCH. i just purchased a super cute pair of boots. They were 1/2 a size too big . just like the store suggested. But i couldnt get my foot down the shaft. I tried everything. Was just about to sell them when i came across your.video!! I tried the steam like you said.....happy to say im wearing my boots!!! Super grateful to you!! Thank you so much!
What was the most effective method?
@@vitalicomedy yes. It worked very well for me.
I steamed mine over a boiling pot of water . it worked great!
Slide the boot over a broom stick or shovel handle and bend the toe and work the boot. Works almost instantly.
Any idea on stretching the ankle? I have a pair of Justin’s that fit good when they’re on, but putting them on and taking them off is a battle
I just asked the same question. I don’t know why it’s so hard to find information about just stretching my the Ankles
You're not supposed to stretch the ankles, it reduces the life of the boots
Mi 2 but withered fry Billy boots what 2 do?
Buy yourself a boot jack.
I tried this on a pair of irish setter marshall boots and it worked very well, thank you
That did the job for me. Thanks 👍🏻
thank you for this cause im going to the boot barn to get a pair of boots tonight but i have fat calves so i need the top part of the boot stretched out :)
Did.you ever get them strectched?
Steam worked great! Thx!
i just found some boulet navajo sheep boots. they size 8 im size 9EE ..soooo lol. thanks for this video !!!
Did it work
Outstanding, thank you!
Cowboy boots are no joke. I steam my boots and that works for me.
I ordered a pair of Ostrich boots online. I had spoken with the sales rep and I had asked him if they were D or EE width and he assured me the were 9.5 D width which is what I was looking for. They show up and say B width. I tried them on and they fit tight. I got them for half off retail and they are discontinued and cant find my size anywhere else. Hopefully I can stretch them out, I did notice that if I remove the insole they fit a bit better and also the insole is labeled/stamped 9.5D while the shaft and box say 9.5B. Hopefully this works.
The top of the heel on my boot hurts like right where the tough leather ends on the back
I think I should get 10.5 from now on as I had 10’s
I didn’t remeber that when I got the new ones… 😢 the left one is starting to give me some discomfort!
The other one fits good now…. Any other tips on loosen These up a bit? It’s just the left one that bothering me now! 😢
My problem is getting the boot on, once it is in it is very comfie it just getting my foot into the boot.
Besides the boot stretch spray or steam is there a silicone product you recommend that would make the boot easier to slide on and off?
I obtained a vamp stretcher....now, on to the steam. The spray relaxant treatment didn't work for my job.
Can you do a video on the shaft of the boot
What about a tight on the vamp pair of lizard skin boots? Can steam be used on this type of leather or is there some other method? Thanks
I just got some Anderson bean elephant boots. The gentleman helping me out said I should go UP a half size. So I did and the boots fit great….. except, they are very hard to get off. I’ve been wearing them every day day for less then a week. So my concern and question is. Will my boots get easier to get off the more they get broken in? And is thee anything I can do to widen the part just by the ankles?
What did you find out, did it become easier with time!
How did it go?
Most people buy online so that’s the problem
Thanks
What brand of western boots for women are better for a person with a high instep? I have a pair of Twisted X that I love and I had them professionally stretched 3 times & I still can not get them on. I did find a pair of Tony Lamas that went on the 1st day.
TECOVAS...and not expensive
stay away from trendy boots
your feet and wallet will thank you
How can I stretch the heel of my cowboy boots
i got to try this the boots i have now was a gift they fit for a while then about 1030 to a round 100 pm i havve one boot that hurts so bad the pain is omg i cant take it but im trying my best i need help
TECOVAS...and not expensive
stay away from trendy boots
your feet and wallet will thank you
Can you strech Python skin boots the same way?
Can anyone tell me how to stretch my work boots for my bunion’s?
wow !
what about artificial snake skin boots? Can you stretch them?
Hello Doug,
Thank you for inquiry. Unfortunately, it is not recommended that man-made materials be stretched as it could loosen or break stitching within the boot. Heat is also advised against as it may cause separation from the out sole because the glue cannot stay properly adhered. Thank you again for your question and if we can be of further assistance or provide information please do not hesitate to reach out.
I have tried many different ways with poor results, but this is the one that is Guaranteed foolproof method that works every time for me.
I give mine to Goodwill and go to a store and buy the next larger size .
This has never failed yet and I have done a good deed also.
Leave comment below.
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