I just wore the shoes for 5 days even in house. When I was in my house I wore them untied. I was in pain yes, but I broke them in in 5 days. After that my docs were like there were made custom for my feet 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
may I ask the model you got?? I got a pair of the 1461, the basquiat colab, and IDK been wearing them for a minute now and I still feel that they have not been broken in yet :/
@@Fodaysway mainly around the toe box area. More specific around the pinky toe and where the double stitching is on the flaps. Hope I made sense. May try out the water method as that's need recommend before
@@hugogarcia9797 okay.. you can also stuff with newspaper when you are not wearing it.. it will help extend it and keep its shape when you are not wearing them
Oh the heel seam was AGONY! I had no idea that one could have used ''panty liners'' or sanitary pads as a buffer! Too bad I gave my DM's away basically unworn. {1990's made in England}{
Great content man. I recently picked up a pair of Wyoming leather combs, and they’ve been treating me amazingly. Didn’t have a horrible time breaking in, just regular wear. My next pair is going to be Jaimes leather harness Chelsea boot, and I’m nervous and excited lmao Much love man
Thanks for your tips. I'm now breaking in my first pair of martens and now hope it'll be painless. By the way - my late father's tip for breaking in: put some 70% alcohol on the place the shoe is too hard and harms your foot. Sometimes it works... Thanks again.
@@Fodaysway It's completley crazy choice: 1461 National Gallery LILIES POND! First of all i'm gonna purchase dr martens wonder balsam. Something (somebody!) tells me it will help.
When I get new docs for the first two weeks I cut a pad in half and stick it to the heel. I also were thick socks, and I bring some bandaids just in case there are some parts that are bothersome and painful. And I wear them everyday. After than they are mostly broken in and I just grin and bear any small pain that I might have. But I still wear the thick socks just to make sure
@@Fodaysway it took me around a month with the help of the sanitary pads and after that I stoped putting them in and I continued to use thick socks and bandages as needed. They were pretty much completely broken in in almost 2 months
the "plastic ankle protector" works real well for me, i wear it under the sock, and it went perfect during the break process, i use it with all leather boots that i own. simple inexpensive and so
I bought my first pair of Doc Martens about 30 YEARS ago and I don't even remember breaking them in except by wearing them. They were the "greasy" finish so maybe that made it easier. I just bought a pair of smooth leather Docs and man oh man are they stiff. I could leave them in the car on a sunny day but temperatures of 120F and above might not be the best plan
really enjoying your content! just subbed to your channel as I just bought my first pair of Dr Martens last week! and I loved them so much....I kinda treated myself to buying 4 more pairs HAHA. anyways your channel is SO helpful! thank you brother!
Boot stretcher, hands down. I bought my Docs brand new for a serious deal. Only problem was they were two sizes too small with no return policy (I thought they were sized similarly to Roots boots which are two sizes oversized LOL). Anyway, I used a boot stretcher for a LONG time but now they fit [almost] perfectly and the leather cooperates finally.
A few hours a day in a warm house with wool socks . Use the balm , and take your time . Thats how i used to break in new danner army boots when i was in. Danners are very thick and stiff when new . Then i would wear them half a day , and change out , until fully broken in . Take your time and get your feet tough along the way .
@@Fodaysway any sort of stiff boot. Some people say soak them, get them wet and walk them dry. That works too but if you have cardboard anywhere in the boot ( heel counter, midsole, insole , heel ) it will really trash the boot for long term use. I’m breaking in some Bex Tech right now and they are taking a bit.
Yeah I got a pair of DocMartens about 1.5 years ago and I don't like to wear them because I always get blisters on my heel and the side of my foot. I always wear them with two pairs of socks and often put bandaids on my feet as well. I got the Jaidens which probably wasn't the smartest choice considering they are so hard to break in and my feet are apparently quite sensitive. But I will try the heat thing and I'm gonna squeeze them a bit to hopefully make it a more pleasant experience. I do love how they look and I do plan on getting more Docs in the future.
Hopefully your feet are getting stronger from these experience. You can also try softer leather, so your feet won’t go through a lot of suffering. What other docs do you want?
I just got some Jadons. I love them. Been wearing them all day every day. Had them for a week so far and they are starting to give. The seam up at the top of my heel is still digging pretty bad even with a pair of socks layered under the docs double socks. They hurt but nothing good ever came easy lol
Here's the way to do it: put them on and wear them. The worst I ever had was a really stubborn pair that took a week about 15 years ago. I've been wearing Docs for 35 years, and they were the only pair it took more than 3 days to settle into.
I always hear horror stories about breaking in Docs, but honeslty I've really never had an issue with it. I wear them around the house for a few days then just start wearing them everywhere. When they're new they do kind of hurt the tops of my feet a bit, but that goes away pretty quickly.
When i got my new jadons i went for a 10 minute walk outside and came hime barely able to walk and with blood all over my heels😭😭 but now my feet are healed again and I’m ready to take another walk after probably trying to break them a little more at home One of my friends said i should drive over them with a car to break them 💀💀
Peeing in your boots and leaving them overnight to soften is an old, old army trick. You can also try rubbing neatsfoot oil into any particularly stiff parts of the boots, eg the band up the back of the heel.
i have tried the silicone heal pad/protection, it is best to wear it after you wear a thick socks. it becomes itchy (due skin reaction to silicone) if you put it on first before the socks and wearing it all day.
@@Fodaysway wearing them after thick socks, they don't move around much.. just a little. as long as you tie your shoes just right not too tight. it is right between the leather and the socks so it will hold it down, preventing it from moving around.
I was lucky in that my first pair of “New” docs were the pascal ones so after about 2 days they were pretty comfy. Still not quite there but much more easy then the other thicker leather boots I’ve had
One tip I can say worked for my because the sticking that rub the tops of your foot, I used wonder balsam and tshirts instead of the news papaer. Also for the hair dryer/heat trick, it’s better to wear them and only heat them into the the leather is lightly warm and walk in them. The way the leather is made, it will be come super brittle and it’ll crack the leather. I’m pretty sure 99% of docs have a plastic coatings on the outside. Get a leather milk and rub the insides down lightly just make sure to put something down so it won’t soak into the midsole and ruin it
I just got the big*ss platform ones it’s been so painful, I got like a big blister on the sole of my foot, both of em, making me impossible to walk even without shoes😂 I’ll try all of this and come back with an answer of which one is the best 😅
What I have always done is take a second pair of socks, fold them in fourths and out one each down inside the sock you're wearing against the back of your heel, that way when they do break in, the back of your Docs isn't digging into the back of your heel, cuz I 've had that happen!
I have wide feet. I am 7.5W. I think the 7 would be too uncomfortable, but would the 8 be too big? I was told get a unisex style as men’s feet are wider. I like the Vonda style with roses. But that’s not unisex😂.
No 😂 I’m not going to pee on them! 🤭 Maybe it's because of the model, but mine are already quite soft.. I massage them with wax and wear double socks and that's enough! They fit wonderfully and are already comfortable.. It probably also dpends on the sole thickness you chose. Thanks for the tips! I'll just keep my docs on forever, I love them 💛
Will my 1640 size 11s made in Bangladesh feel ever get better after a month... I was using doc balm on inside a feel but now will try out side. Thank you
I've been breaking them in since the 80s. With a pair of boots going outside straight off? Don't take one step without firstly heavy duty plasters with two pair of winter shoes. Snug? Yep. But they're walkable without shreading up your feet. A pair of new bex, toe cap shoes? Not boots, shoes. Welcome tips because as I'm looking down at them now. Yeah, I'm a little frightened. :)
My issue is not the Tendons, have 0 issues there, my isses are the bridges :( have those expanders thingies for over a year now and it does not hurt, decided to just bite the bullet this summer and walk around in them every time I am at him until I break them in and put lots of oil on them. I dont know if the vegan are harder to break into?
you can use a massage gun to gently soften and stretch the leather. My hands are not so strong but it works great. I first apply balsam and the let the massage gun do it’s magic
You're right, those methods can be pretty harsh on the leather. It’s always best to be cautious and stick to safer, more traditional methods of breaking in boots to avoid damaging them. Have you found a technique that works well for you without risking the integrity of the boots?
En Honduras llamamos a esto domar los zapatos y el papel de periódico funciona súper bien y las calcetas gruesas son lo mejor y usarlos una semana seguida
1. Double layered socks 2. gradually increase amount of time of wearing 3. Stretch the toebox 4. use sanitary pads 5. use wonder balsam with heat 6. squeeze the pain points 7. freeze your docs 8. use a hammer (protect your shoes by a towel) 9. pee 😮 10. Sauna, Wonder Balsam, Walk
The urine treatment...??! It's the uric acid. There are natural receptors in human skin for uric acid made in the body, not just expressed in the way you are mentioning. Urine, for it's uric acid, is also used by Native American people to cure leather from game caught for food and other resources. Maybe leather, i. e. skin from animals! has the same natural receptors and can soften with treatment of uric acid from, um...what you said ❤😂❤
I got the 2076 HI… so good but the girl told my that it’s gonna be tough to break in. 2 days and still going 😅 but honestly 37 was huge as I usually wear 36,5. Good things take time 🕰️
What your Dr Martens says about you:
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Check it out!
I just wore the shoes for 5 days even in house. When I was in my house I wore them untied. I was in pain yes, but I broke them in in 5 days. After that my docs were like there were made custom for my feet 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I do something similar.. I ride it out.. small pain won’t last that long
may I ask the model you got?? I got a pair of the 1461, the basquiat colab, and IDK been wearing them for a minute now and I still feel that they have not been broken in yet :/
@@hugogarcia9797 I have the 1460(MIE), 1461, vegan Jadons, Chelsea boots, 3989.. what part of your 1461 is hard to break in?
@@Fodaysway mainly around the toe box area. More specific around the pinky toe and where the double stitching is on the flaps. Hope I made sense. May try out the water method as that's need recommend before
@@hugogarcia9797 okay.. you can also stuff with newspaper when you are not wearing it.. it will help extend it and keep its shape when you are not wearing them
Oh the heel seam was AGONY! I had no idea that one could have used ''panty liners'' or sanitary pads as a buffer! Too bad I gave my DM's away basically unworn. {1990's made in England}{
Wow.. I’m sure the person you gave it to was excited
@@Fodaysway I bet they saw those unworn in the charity shop and were like ''Yes!!!! Come to Mummy!''
I could listen to this guy speak all day
Thanks
His voice is so calming. ❤
Thanks
I hired A dog walker with same size shoe and paid them a little extra to wear my Doc's. I'm either a genius or a cheat but whatever it worked
Definitely a genius.. they did two jobs at once..
Ahahaha 😂 he got paid to suffer, respect
This is hilarious 😂
Great content man. I recently picked up a pair of Wyoming leather combs, and they’ve been treating me amazingly. Didn’t have a horrible time breaking in, just regular wear. My next pair is going to be Jaimes leather harness Chelsea boot, and I’m nervous and excited lmao
Much love man
That’s good to hear.. I am excited about my next docs too
Thanks for your tips. I'm now breaking in my first pair of martens and now hope it'll be painless. By the way - my late father's tip for breaking in: put some 70% alcohol on the place the shoe is too hard and harms your foot. Sometimes it works... Thanks again.
Wow.. you fathers tip is interesting… I might need to try it myself.. which pair of dr martens did you get?
@@Fodaysway It's completley crazy choice: 1461 National Gallery LILIES POND! First of all i'm gonna purchase dr martens wonder balsam. Something (somebody!) tells me it will help.
@@xyrxy okay nice… the balm will help
When I get new docs for the first two weeks I cut a pad in half and stick it to the heel. I also were thick socks, and I bring some bandaids just in case there are some parts that are bothersome and painful. And I wear them everyday. After than they are mostly broken in and I just grin and bear any small pain that I might have. But I still wear the thick socks just to make sure
Okay.. how long until they are comfortable
@@Fodaysway it took me around a month with the help of the sanitary pads and after that I stoped putting them in and I continued to use thick socks and bandages as needed. They were pretty much completely broken in in almost 2 months
@@yourwitchbestiyou can always leave the pad there it could help
Do you stick the pad horizontal or vertical?
All useful. Voice is very chill and calming
the "plastic ankle protector" works real well for me, i wear it under the sock, and it went perfect during the break process, i use it with all leather boots that i own. simple inexpensive and so
What? Link me to it
Me for some reason. When I bought Dr Martens Jadon, I adjusted by using 5 shoelace holes just for comfort, and it just break naturally
That’s good.. I always feel like my boots feel loose when I do that
I bought my first pair of Doc Martens about 30 YEARS ago and I don't even remember breaking them in except by wearing them. They were the "greasy" finish so maybe that made it easier. I just bought a pair of smooth leather Docs and man oh man are they stiff. I could leave them in the car on a sunny day but temperatures of 120F and above might not be the best plan
Best way. Crease protectors. Keeps foot in place. And good thick socks. I been doing a wearing docs for a week video. So far really good.
Okay.. I never thought about using crease protectors. Will the docs feel tight on the first couple times you put them on
really enjoying your content! just subbed to your channel as I just bought my first pair of Dr Martens last week! and I loved them so much....I kinda treated myself to buying 4 more pairs HAHA. anyways your channel is SO helpful! thank you brother!
Thanks for the sub…I am happy that I can help.. Docs can be addicting… which pair of docs did you get?
Wore them to work for 8 hours felt like my feet bled on the tops 😂
Oo wow.. sounds like they were new or still haven’t broken them in
instead of bandaids, use scotch tape. put balsam on the inside directly where it rubs. helps break them in.
Boot stretcher, hands down. I bought my Docs brand new for a serious deal. Only problem was they were two sizes too small with no return policy (I thought they were sized similarly to Roots boots which are two sizes oversized LOL). Anyway, I used a boot stretcher for a LONG time but now they fit [almost] perfectly and the leather cooperates finally.
Nice.. where did you get the boot stretcher
A few hours a day in a warm house with wool socks . Use the balm , and take your time . Thats how i used to break in new danner army boots when i was in. Danners are very thick and stiff when new . Then i would wear them half a day , and change out , until fully broken in . Take your time and get your feet tough along the way .
Okay.. that’s similar to how to break in docs
@@Fodaysway any sort of stiff boot. Some people say soak them, get them wet and walk them dry. That works too but if you have cardboard anywhere in the boot ( heel counter, midsole, insole , heel ) it will really trash the boot for long term use. I’m breaking in some Bex Tech right now and they are taking a bit.
@@NCrdwlfuse balsam inside the shoe
Yeah I got a pair of DocMartens about 1.5 years ago and I don't like to wear them because I always get blisters on my heel and the side of my foot. I always wear them with two pairs of socks and often put bandaids on my feet as well. I got the Jaidens which probably wasn't the smartest choice considering they are so hard to break in and my feet are apparently quite sensitive. But I will try the heat thing and I'm gonna squeeze them a bit to hopefully make it a more pleasant experience. I do love how they look and I do plan on getting more Docs in the future.
Hopefully your feet are getting stronger from these experience. You can also try softer leather, so your feet won’t go through a lot of suffering. What other docs do you want?
Remove the soles if its removable and put on anti blister pads.
I just got some Jadons. I love them. Been wearing them all day every day. Had them for a week so far and they are starting to give. The seam up at the top of my heel is still digging pretty bad even with a pair of socks layered under the docs double socks. They hurt but nothing good ever came easy lol
That’s dedication! Keep at it and you’ll be set soon… which pair of Jadon’s did you get?
Here's the way to do it: put them on and wear them.
The worst I ever had was a really stubborn pair that took a week about 15 years ago.
I've been wearing Docs for 35 years, and they were the only pair it took more than 3 days to settle into.
Yeah nice and simple.. what’s your favorite docs?
Wear doc 30 min. Locate red spot on heel. Apply band-aid there.
Oo wow.. which docs are they?
Ice does expand so I see the logic in that if you get winter you see the roads get messed up
Okay I see
Great video, by the way. Thanks!
Thanks
I always hear horror stories about breaking in Docs, but honeslty I've really never had an issue with it. I wear them around the house for a few days then just start wearing them everywhere. When they're new they do kind of hurt the tops of my feet a bit, but that goes away pretty quickly.
Same here.. I haven’t had too much issues with my docs but people love sharing how they got a third degree burn just from putting on some docs.. lol
@@Fodaysway Lol, I think some people just like to complain personally. Or maybe we just have amazing feet….
@@kryptonson lol.. definitely option 2
When i got my new jadons i went for a 10 minute walk outside and came hime barely able to walk and with blood all over my heels😭😭 but now my feet are healed again and I’m ready to take another walk after probably trying to break them a little more at home
One of my friends said i should drive over them with a car to break them 💀💀
I have 1460, and I Never Had an issue with them hurtig will they Were tighter but they arent anymore.
I usually break my heels with hammer. It helps a lot. Jus be gently.
Okay.. I want to try it but I am not that gentle.. I’m scared I’ll ruin my docs
lol
Peeing in your boots and leaving them overnight to soften is an old, old army trick.
You can also try rubbing neatsfoot oil into any particularly stiff parts of the boots, eg the band up the back of the heel.
I did not know that…
Peeing in your boots, or peeing on your boots? Big difference.
@@RevLowe In, not on. Leave them to stand overnight, but please do remember to empty them out before you put them on.
😂@@philipwatson2407
I stuck soft drink cans in them to try to expand the leather and it's worked a bit
Very interesting. I happy it work. Did you have to church the can or you just put it whole
i have tried the silicone heal pad/protection, it is best to wear it after you wear a thick socks. it becomes itchy (due skin reaction to silicone) if you put it on first before the socks and wearing it all day.
Okay.. do they move around after you put them on
@@Fodaysway wearing them after thick socks, they don't move around much.. just a little. as long as you tie your shoes just right not too tight. it is right between the leather and the socks so it will hold it down, preventing it from moving around.
i peed on mine, but now people don't care cool they look cuz they cant stand the smell
lol.. you should have drank a lot of water before doing that..
Portable heater, small space, Vaseline or coconut oil, rub it in while wearing them. Let them sit a couple hours, then rub in/wipe off the excess oil.
That sounds like a good idea for breaking them in! I need to try it
I tried putting a pair of boots in the freezer like that not docs but I did try and they were SOAKED for WEEKS
I was wondering how long it takes for it to dry but nobody really says the answer. Thank you for sharing.
I put some news papers into my docs, then I freezed them all night. The next morning I just wear my boots and they were awesome
I was lucky in that my first pair of “New” docs were the pascal ones so after about 2 days they were pretty comfy. Still not quite there but much more easy then the other thicker leather boots I’ve had
Smart choice
Those are silicone heel covers.
I have some some were lol
One tip I can say worked for my because the sticking that rub the tops of your foot, I used wonder balsam and tshirts instead of the news papaer. Also for the hair dryer/heat trick, it’s better to wear them and only heat them into the the leather is lightly warm and walk in them. The way the leather is made, it will be come super brittle and it’ll crack the leather. I’m pretty sure 99% of docs have a plastic coatings on the outside. Get a leather milk and rub the insides down lightly just make sure to put something down so it won’t soak into the midsole and ruin it
thanks for the tips
Thanks for watching
I just got the big*ss platform ones it’s been so painful, I got like a big blister on the sole of my foot, both of em, making me impossible to walk even without shoes😂 I’ll try all of this and come back with an answer of which one is the best 😅
What I have always done is take a second pair of socks, fold them in fourths and out one each down inside the sock you're wearing against the back of your heel, that way when they do break in, the back of your Docs isn't digging into the back of your heel, cuz I 've had that happen!
Aldo Doc Martens sells double socks, which I use all the time.
Okay cool.. I am going to try them for the first time soon
My Made in England kudu leather were super easy to break in, but I know the corrected leather ones are difficult.
Yeah the made in England was easier
Just work out in them at the gym… WELL WORTH IT
lol.. definitely will work.. hopefully it won’t stink
@@Fodaysway 🤣
I have wide feet. I am 7.5W. I think the 7 would be too uncomfortable, but would the 8 be too big? I was told get a unisex style as men’s feet are wider.
I like the Vonda style with roses. But that’s not unisex😂.
Only if docs have half sizes
No 😂 I’m not going to pee on them! 🤭 Maybe it's because of the model, but mine are already quite soft.. I massage them with wax and wear double socks and that's enough! They fit wonderfully and are already comfortable.. It probably also dpends on the sole thickness you chose. Thanks for the tips! I'll just keep my docs on forever, I love them 💛
Will my 1640 size 11s made in Bangladesh feel ever get better after a month... I was using doc balm on inside a feel but now will try out side. Thank you
I’m happy they are feeling better
I've been breaking them in since the 80s. With a pair of boots going outside straight off? Don't take one step without firstly heavy duty plasters with two pair of winter shoes. Snug? Yep. But they're walkable without shreading up your feet. A pair of new bex, toe cap shoes? Not boots, shoes. Welcome tips because as I'm looking down at them now. Yeah, I'm a little frightened. :)
Wow.. they must be unbreakable
My issue is not the Tendons, have 0 issues there, my isses are the bridges :(
have those expanders thingies for over a year now and it does not hurt, decided to just bite the bullet this summer and walk around in them every time I am at him until I break them in and put lots of oil on them. I dont know if the vegan are harder to break into?
I wear thick socks and walk on our treadmill at home.
😂
Yes I have two pair of doc martens socks which are comfortable to where when breaking in your doc martens boots 👍
Okay.. do you double the doc socks?
Which socks what are they called
Water expands as it freezes.
Yes it does
Is this work on 8053 low cut?
Yeah
you can use a massage gun to gently soften and stretch the leather. My hands are not so strong but it works great. I first apply balsam and the let the massage gun do it’s magic
oo wow I did not even think of that but that's a great idea
@@Fodaysway you’re welcome ☺️
Dr Martens should make them
More comfortable shouldn’t have to deal with braking them up
I don’t think freezing or heating your docs is worth it , could cause cracks in the leather . It’s risky for sure
You're right, those methods can be pretty harsh on the leather. It’s always best to be cautious and stick to safer, more traditional methods of breaking in boots to avoid damaging them. Have you found a technique that works well for you without risking the integrity of the boots?
Have you tried shaving cream? That's supposed to help break in leather
Really… what are you suppose to do with it?
@@Fodaysway haha, it supposedly works similar to a conditioner, so you'd work it onto the leather and let it soak in
@@k-diddles6188 okay I might have to try this to see how well it works
En Honduras llamamos a esto domar los zapatos y el papel de periódico funciona súper bien y las calcetas gruesas son lo mejor y usarlos una semana seguida
1. Double layered socks
2. gradually increase amount of time of wearing
3. Stretch the toebox
4. use sanitary pads
5. use wonder balsam with heat
6. squeeze the pain points
7. freeze your docs
8. use a hammer (protect your shoes by a towel)
9. pee 😮
10. Sauna, Wonder Balsam, Walk
Balsamic😅 ...... Orthodontist 😂🤣😭
😁
just buy Solovair, they are the real dr Martens. Never had problem with them, thicker leather is doing the job. I will never buy dr. Martens again
Yeah Solovair are nice… which one do you have?
I have small narrow feet I have heal slipping in my new ones.
Wow.. that’s not good
Wear thicker socks and lace them tight and wrap the laces around the ankle tie it around
Try size down
Break in not breaking into…
The urine treatment...??! It's the uric acid. There are natural receptors in human skin for uric acid made in the body, not just expressed in the way you are mentioning. Urine, for it's uric acid, is also used by Native American people to cure leather from game caught for food and other resources. Maybe leather,
i. e. skin from animals! has the same natural receptors and can soften with treatment of uric acid from, um...what you said ❤😂❤
Dr Marc is not a nice person . I've lived inside my shoes .
Which one do you live in?
I got the 2076 HI… so good but the girl told my that it’s gonna be tough to break in. 2 days and still going 😅 but honestly 37 was huge as I usually wear 36,5. Good things take time 🕰️
That’s good that you have a positive attitude about it.. I’m sure they’ll get comfortable soon 🤞🏿
Lmao defrosting boots
lol I know