Just use mink oil or shoes grease and a hair dryer, might took a few hours but it could get the leather soft as heck and would be way easier to break in
My best tip would be to lace them up tight so that your foot doesn't slide around in the boot which causes the blisters. This also helps to stretch the leather and break them in. Do some squats and lunges in them too and walk up and down stairs.
Heat the boots up, use mink oil, rub it all over the inside and outside of the leather, and they're completely broken in in two hours even across the top of the foot.
Yeah, I keep three eyelets free at the top and tie the laces around my ankle. This way they're really secure. I have skinny ankles, so just tying them all the way up with all the eyelets will make my foot move around.
i just bought my first ever docs, and after reading all of the comments, having docs is really like having a child 😀 u need to take breaks, have spare shoes, be patient, and apparently ur feet will blister 😆
You are supposed to take a small hammer, wrap it in a small towel and than soften the leather by hitting the boot in a controlled way. Had my first pair in 1994 ;)
How I broke in my doc martens 1. I put them on in my room 2. I turned on a lil uzi song and started jumping and dancing around my room All done now my doc martens have been broken in
Try some punk rock from the mid-80s.. The time when the Doc Martens boots became really famous all over the world. It'll bring nostalgic memories as well.
Believe me it's no lie, they are extraordinary comfortable. I have 15 year old pairs of Docs and its like heaven. None of the Internet tips do really help in breaking them in. You can use the dr Martens Wonderbalsam or some shoe oil for the heel and rub it in with your finger. By the way i would not recomment to massage the tip of the boot (the toebox) cause it might loose its shape. The back of the shoe is the biggest problem in the first weeks. Massage the Boot there. If these are the new made in Thailand Dr. Martens they do have an insole which you can remove. (so the boot is one size bigger) I know the cardboard under the yellow/brownish insole looks hard and uncomfortable but with time it molds to your foot. Thats the thing with Doc Martens, the insole molds to your foot and thats why they are so comfortable with time. Also the insole as it shapes after your foot, sinks in a little bit, so the boot gets a little wider. i wish you luck with the breaking in. don't give up
Thank you for the tips! I actually haven’t found it to be as excruciatingly painful to break in as everyone on the internet seems to think. I’ve not had to wear 2 pairs of socks and I haven’t got any blisters. I am still waiting for them to mold to my feet but it really hasn’t been a terrible experience so far
@@LayMeInTheRiver For me no doubt the Made in England. Altough the made in england take a little while till the insole forms to your foot. They have a cardboard insole which isn't as comfortable from the beginning. Also the shape of the made in englands is better cause its not as wide as the Thai Martens. It hugs your foot better.
if you had your docs for 15 years then you probably have the ones that were made in england, cuz those are better than the newer ones that arent made in england
@@aldisnutz you are absolutely right. many of mine are from before 2003. they are of better quality and they used a slighty different more comfortable shoelast. But there are some pairs after 2003 which do have a very good quality, like the Horween leather martens and even the new made in england are okay. some of the Pascal Martens are also pretty good. alltough i have to admit the leather of the new made in englands is breaking pretty quick. The big problem are the Standard smooth Dr. Martens. They are not as good as the standard boots from years ago.
I’ve been wearing them for a loong time. I really love Dr Martens. I have narrow feet as well. I wear a woman’s 7 UK 5. I agree to never buy Dr Martens without trying them on. Rubbing Dr Martens Wonder Balsam into the leather in the sun was recommended at the Dr Marten Shop to me to help them get more comfortable. Thanks for sharing 🙏
I’m going to get some very soon, but I can’t decide if I want the platform version first, I kinda wanna get them from online, and with everything going on I haven’t been even gone to a store in about 3-4 months and just,,, ive forgotten how to go out and socialize
People gonna hate on this but I have 10 pair of docs and I've used my hammer on all of them and no they are not ruined. You just have to be really careful on how you do it but other than that it's best, fastest and easiest method out there. No hurting, no crazy hacks or whatever. Plus you feel like Thor holding the hammer like a crazy man.
I’d recommend buying the made in England docs or even Solovairs (this company originally produced Dr. Martens boots before they moved their production mainly to Asia and is still producing 100% in England). They are a little more expensive than the ones, that are made in China or Thailand but they are very high quality and will probably last you even longer. And of course the people working in England are getting an appropriate amount of money for their job.
Actually it’s been proven that they are produced in an identical manner , watch the video on yt called “why are docs soo expensive “. If u want to get a more authentic feel ig get the made in England otherwise there’s no difference!
@@alexisnevrose2420 not really as each individual worker is gonna put less effort in as they are being paid a poor amount of money as well as being in disgusting working conditions
I’d definitely recommend Solovairs instead of Martens! Personally my biggest reason for getting them is that unlike docs, is that you can resole them. They take longer to break it but once they do they’re a dream.
Guys, it really depends on the model I’d say. My 1460s were so hard to break but with my Mollys one, they were already comfortable! But take time to take care of them!
When I first got my doc martens I didn’t bother wearing 2 pairs of socks since it was hot outside. I walked around Bozeman all day and my feet hurt really bad after. But they loosened up really well and felt really comfortable. You definitely got the right size, I would just wear one thick sock instead of 2
i just bought my first pair yesterday and have been going back and forth on getting platforms and this just sealed the deal that i will be getting platforms so thanks
i don't know if anyone said this, but i suggest taking out the insole while you're trying to break them in. i was also on the cusp of a different size and it made a huge difference. once they were broken in, the insole fit back in perfectly. thanks for the video! :D
Breaking in docs has never been a problem for me! I own two pairs, I made sure to get the rough full grain leather as opposed to the smooth for both, and leather conditioned and waterproofed them as soon as I bought them. I always wear thick socks anyways, but they've never given me problems!
I got my 1460s in black for almost one year and I must say they are so great. I never had problems breaking them in, because I wear workboots for years. One thing that helped very much was the wonder balsam. I applied it every 2 weeks and it softens the leather pretty good. My second pair of Docs are the 1460 Slip resistant in Cherry Red. The leather isn't that smooth and the sole is much thicker, I'd say this boot is great for the colder season. Before you buy a new pair, keep in mind that you should buy a size smaller as you normally do, Docs are way bigger than other shoes. But overall I love my docs
for anyone who needs it, i’d recommend sticking these special little pads inside the shoe so it feels a bit softer on your heels. line those with sports tape so they don’t stick to your socks (that happened to me loads of times and it’s the most annoying thing EVER)! and lastly, instead of tying the laces quite loose, please tie them as tight as possible! your feet won’t be able to move around, which helps the leather get used to the shape of your foot AND you won’t get as many blisters!
If you’re worried about them being too tight I’d get the jadons as they run a bit looser than the 1460’s 1490’s. Also skip two pairs of sock and buy one pair of Alaska knit socks from target (the thicker style). They are my go to socks for breaking in dr martens. You kinda have to wear them around then when they start to hurt take them off and repeat this process until the leather loosens up. It works... I have about a dozen pairs 😂
Hey, I'm about to buy the Dr. Martens Jadon plateau boot online, they're going to be my first pair of Doc's. My problem is the sizing! I tried hard to find this pair in a shop but there aren't any near my city. I usually wear size 39, but I'm not quite sure about the sizing with these Doc's. There are sooo many people in the rating complaining about the sizing! Many say the Jadon is too small, many say it is too big and many say it fits perfect in their usual size... Is there ANY chance of walking them in COMPLETELY in a time of 20 days, if I get them in size 39??? Because, I can only send them back in a time of 30 days and I need to be COMPLETELY sure about the fitting! I'm really scared that they won't fit at first in size 39, but maybe after walking them in completely... plus I'm scared of than sending the one's in 39 back and buying size 40 if I start believing 39 is too small, but than ending up with too big shoes after 30 days and not being able to send them back! They REALLY aren't allowed to be too small, because I have BIG issues with grown-in toe nails because of too small shoes! Maybe I'm overreacting in your eyes, but I just want to do the right thing, this is a lot of money for me... Please help :(
koko imo the jadons fit a little looser on my fit and I have them in my normal size for dr martens. I do believe they’d be too tight if I went for a size down and I did by an insole which makes them fit snugger. I’d go with your normal size in DM’s.
I remember my 1st and 2nd pair of dc martins back in the day when people would spit on you if you wore them. I broke them in the old fashioned way...the painful way that involved lots of red marks and blisters. Like child birth you should endure the pain to truely appreciate why these boots are so amazing. Once you break these in you wont need another pair of boots they are gold.
My feet surprisingly didn’t hurt at all🤔 maybe it’s because I am a dancer and pointe shoes have a pain that hurts so much more than Dr.Marten’s to me😂✌🏽
I did the same thing - dude told me to go with a 6 bc I normally wear a 6 or 6 1/2. I DIDN'T know that these Dr. Martens were some kind of German torture device! So I wore them TO WORK last night - as soon as I got them. Journey Dude did mention that I would have to "break them in" so I thought my feet would probably hurt before the night was over. I didn't know that less than 2 hours in my toes would be completely numb, the top of my left foot would be bruised, and my right foot would have a blister on the ankle. Fortunately, I had another pair of shoes to change into in the car and I ended up leaving a customer standing at the register while I literally just said, " 'scuse me one minute, please" and made a beeline for the door and went out to my car to change. Still, I am committed to breaking these bad boys in. I have been wanting a pair for literal YEARS. But no, I never knew they were German torture devices. I still love them. Enough to pay $160 for them. I have NEVER paid that much for a pair of shoes, a purse, or anything before. Idk what made me finally walk into Journeys and get them (especially at one of the worse financial times I've had in a long time). So I got up this morning and I thought maybe I should try again today (gotta go to work this morning) but this time wear 2 pairs of socks. But I tried mine on with only ONE pair while I was watching your video (nice to know someone else had the same idea) and man it's tight with just one pair so idk about 2. My feet are narrow as well, but right now I have a lot of extra weight on that I picked up during quarantine so they might be too fat for a size 6 in these. Anyways, I am so interested and can't wait to see your next video on how these monsters are after 4 months. So.... see ya in the next video. Let's fast-forward in time.....
Among the world of boots, Doc Martens are among the friendliest to sneaker users. This is a good thing because higher end boots like Red Wing heritage boots will definitely be harder to break in considering how thick those leather uppers are. One major con against Doc Martens of course is that they essentially have a moc Goodyear welt that most cobblers cant sew kn a new outsole to. So if you like the look of Doc Martens but want something that is reasoleable with a similar aesthetics, try Allen Edmonds Higgins Mills, Redwing Balcksmith, Becket Siminon service boots, or Thursday boots. All of the above have superior leather uppers and feature the goodyear welt that will ensure you will be able to keep your boots for many years to come. Also, Doc Martens have no shank for arch support, meaning that you're more likely to experience foot fatigue if you need arch support. Either way, glad tinder more people walk into the world of boots. They're worth the pain in the long run because the leather will eventually mold to your foot, even more so if you have boots with a leather footbed and a cork bed filling underneath!
I love the squeaking, it makes my presence KNOWN Also all I did when breaking mine in was taking out the sole for a few months until they were soft and bendy
Use mink oil to oil them especially in those places that are really stiff. It can change the colour of the leather and if you use it inside, your socks can get oily but dirty socks are better than bleeding feet. I did this with my riding shoes when they were new and it worked well for softening the heel.
Just bought doc martins a couple of weeks ago and every time I wore them out it was for up to 7 hours, the process of breaking them in was not painful at allll
Yeah I just got a pair and they are literally super comfortable I don't take them off even when I get home Its funny hearing that you need to bring a pair of back up shoes and stuff 😂
Buy shoe stretch, spray it all over them and wear them. They will stretch and become soft in no time. Get some dubbin wax to protect, waterproof and soften. FYI, I only wear black docs so I don't know if it would work without staining other colors. It's worth researching.
Doubling up on socks is helpful, massage the boots(especially in the tongue and heal area), wear them for only an hour or two at a time if you have a choice, keep the laces tight(but not too tight), this can help the boot form to your foot better. Long walks aren’t great because the heal is the worst to try and break in and it will leave blisters, especially when the boot is still stiff and new. They are better when they are exactly your size or maybe a little smaller, because the leather will stretch over time and form to your foot(especially when you wear two pairs of socks) so don’t worry if they’re a little tight when you first put them on, you probably didn’t waste your money like you think you did. Hope any of this helps with your break- in process :)
I was so excited to get Doc Martens and I made the mistake of walking around the park in them. Let’s just say, my left foot blistered near my ankle and my right foot was 100% fine. I’ll definitely me massaging my boots and doubling up on socks with band aids!!!
I have about fifteen pairs of Docs. My advice is: Do not break anything. Do not skip carnations or anything else. Simply tighten the laces and even tighten the laces very well. And also wear big socks. Now my opinion is perhaps distorted because in addition, I do a lot of walking. I wear army wool socks: in winter they keep me warm. And summer, I'm not hotter. I may be lucky, but I do not sweat at all. Even after 2 hours of walking. In the meantime they are thick and very comfortable. Many people believe the opposite. Again, maybe I'm lucky. And so I wear them as tight as possible (and of course without skipping eyelets) for two reasons: The foot does not slip inside, it is well maintained. It is this absence of friction that prevents me from having blisters after several hours of walking. And if I walk in the water (because after all the Docs is also waterproof shoes), the water has great difficulty to seep beyond the waterproof membrane. Because many people forget in this case that wearing waterproof shoes is not enough to leave or leave little water seep. The right equipment is not enough. You must also know how to wear it. This morning, I went to work under a deluge. I wore my Docs and skinny jeans inside. I went through a flood with water over the ankles for a few meters. The water did not have time to infiltrate. I kept my feet perfectly dry. Carrying Docs does not have to buy a brand. It's also a state of mind. It is also to be well protected.
I just had to exchange a size 7 for a 6 because they just looked gigantic and I kinda felt ridiculous. Like the proportions were alllll wrong. But these definitely are going to suck to break in, but hopefully the end result is worth it ahhh. Update: soooo I just took the insoles out and...people! Do this! They are so much more comfortable, and they feel like how the 7s felt but they look a lot smaller and better. So yep, this saved my feet.
I coated the outside of mine in almond oil every night and wore them during the day (after cleaning them with just a towel to remove it). It took me only a week to fully break into them. Of course, I was doubling up on socks and massaging and squeezing them, but I can guarantee they didn't give me a single blister. I was prepared to suffer like many others before me did, but the almond oil saved me for sure. Just don't coat the inside because the leather there is a little bit too porous and you don't want to ruin it. On the outside, it will be totally ok.
compared to other boots.. dr martens didnt need any breaking in at all for me. probably because theyre asian knockoffs now. theyre super comfortable but when it comes to what the boot has inside its terrible. not sturdy at all.
I’m a size 7.5 but I don’t like shoes that are tight so I always get a size 8 and I didn’t have to brake them in and I didn’t get blisters. They are ✨PERFECT✨
I did bought a second hand but its 1 size smaller than me. Its been a month now im still getting blisters. Only wore them once a week. Idk how to break them properly
i wear doc martens since early 2010's i never had a problem breaking them in,they usually fits like a glove on the first wear,just get the right sizing and youll be fine
I bought a pair of Docs when I was a teenager. They were a EU size 40. I never really broke them in. The Docs I have now are a EU size 41 (yes, I have big feet) and I've broken them all in within 10 times of wearing them. They're really comfy now. I feel the key with Docs is to not go too small and definitely go to a store to try them on.
Love this channel, and you’re so cute, i bought a pair of Dr.m the same as ur one, left it in the garage for almost 4 years, I’m going to try to break them tomorrow, thanks for the encouragement.
When I bought mine I asked for them to be stretched a bit at the store and that did a wonder so as soon as I bought them I wore them the next day and it was fine. I do agree that you should buy them at a store because I'm a size ten and my Dr. Martens are a size 11 so be careful sizing is weird at times
Have to admit I felt like a poser when I first bought mine, but 6 months later they are a part of me lol I'd been wanting a pair since '93, before they were mainstream though
I kinda relate to your excitement in this video. Bought mine few months back and I remember being so excited to buy them. Fast forward today, it is one of the most comfortable footwear I've ever worn :)
Hi Olivia, very good video you made ❤ I'm from Indonesia and I wear Dr Martens sinced I was in highschool 2000 until now (about 19 years), was loyal fan of Dr Martens shoes, collect them and wearing them everytime I go outside hang out/study/occasion/gigs/work, and yes honestly wearing Dr Martens is hurting our feet inside but also very safe from the outside, countless times Dr Martens saved myfeet, and I guess its impossible to make Dr Martens comfy to wear even people did massage them, loosen the laces etc cause IT IS Dr Martens shoes, one of the strong shoes in the world, if they want comfy shoes and easy to break in they can choose other brand like Nike or Adidas not Dr Martens..
Anytime you were two pairs of thick socks they're going to be tight with any shoes, I think once you break them in and can go back down to just one pair of socks, they'll be just fine for you.
I bought my first Docs 30years ago and I owned over 20 pairs since, form 3 loop shoes to 14 loops boots with steel toe protection and I never had any problems to brake them in. Just wear them, that's all
If you want to break in a pair of Docs people always make the boot loose but in fact you need to do the opposite and make it tight as possible so your foot inside does not move at all. When your foot is loose inside the boot it causes friction then you start getting blisters.
I messed up too with sizing. But eventually a smaller one will fit better. I had one month full of blisters with other pair of standar issue combat boots now a days that is my nicest pair, every leather will get better.
going for a walk straight away... youre so brave. on the first day I wore mine i cycled to school and walked to the second floor and I already wanted to die after that
really want to buy them but I always had problems with size in almost every shoes.. once i try them in shop they seem absolutely fine but after I walk for like a ten minutes I am dying. also i want to get the best quality shoes as possible especially when it comes to dr. martens. good video
I wore a super thick pair of socks over my normal socks with mine, and the lady in the shop told me to go a size below what I'd normally get as this means the leather can really mould to your foot. On one ankle I got a big cut at the back which was super painful but the other foot was fine. I'm buying a new pair tomorrow after not wearing Docs for 3 years and am dreading breaking them in but once you do, they're SO COMFORTABLE.
The creaking is the thick, dry, stiff, new leather. Oil, use oil. There's a YT channel called Rose Anvil, and the guy has a method for oiling and softening dr martens. It's pretty much how I used to soften new leather stirrups, and reins when I rode horses. It works. A good penetrating oil and heat really softens leather.
No pain no gain. Always carry a spare shoes for the first weeks and don't use your new boots with white or clear colour socks unless you want them to be covered with blood and skin. After using them for a while clean your feet with COLD water and neutral soap,daily. Before using them,aply deodorant roll on your feet or Vaseline,that will helps friction. Cheers
There's a good way to soften the leather. Pour a good amount of baby oil or mink oil inside (and outside if you want) of the leather before wearing. Also I wear mine a little bit tight because if they're loose, chances are it's going to rub against your skin as you walk around and that will cause blisters. Also, if you can find some foot powder, use it to help your feet relax and be able to withstand discomfort while breaking your boots.
As someone who wears docs for more than 7 years now I've been through more than 10 pairs of docs. 1. Dont wear them loose as she did! This is important. If you make them as thight as possible than they will shape to your foot. Only reason for blisters to form is because the boot is loose around the foot and its moving while you walk causing your skin to move too. 2. Always qo to the store to try them out and try few sizes, dont just stick to your usual size. Give them a little walk try on in a store to make sure they fit right. 3. Buy leather protection and maintain them. If you take care of them they will last for years.
Docs are basically broken in from the factory, they're more like sneakers masquerading as boots. Consequently, they also wear out much faster than more stout boots, and they're basically impossible to resole. They also have no shank, which makes them soft, but also likely to collapse in front of the heel. Compare to a good set of hiking boots from Meindl, Lowa, Hanwag, Haix or similar makes, which are made for all-day walking, and you'll see a massive difference. Or compare to old-fashioned military boots like the Norwegian M77, which do take som serious breaking in, but can also last for several decades of regular use. If you want the sneaker-like feel, Solovair makes a much superior boot (like an old-fashioned Doc Martin).
Edit: for those with narrow feet look at Clark's sale section on their site where they have the Orianna Hi boots. I just got my merlot pair and they're pretty comfortable, I think they might be a little easier than docs to break in. I'm usually a size 8 on the dot for most shoes, and my first pair that I got as a present a few years ago was the Newtons 1460s and it fit perfectly. Note: I have super narrow feet too so I know the struggle! I recently bought a patent 1460 pair and the tongue seam was so tight! I was also worried that I didn't get the right size but I put in 5 pairs of varying sock thicknesses folded up in each shoe (pairs are 1 thicker boot sock, 1 thinner boot sock, 2 no show towards the toe, and 1 thick fluffy pair of socks towards the top of the shoe) and I tried them on this morning and it made A WORLD of difference! The seam is much more malleable so I'm very glad I didn't return them! I'd usually say something might be the wrong size when you feel your toe is pushing up against the front end of the boot or you feel a lot of pressure there. You could also try using a shoe tree to stretch it out perhaps even quicker than the sock method. I've also found that a lot of people say you can use castor oil on your boots which I have been using and it's also been softening my patent ones when I pour like a dime size (probably less) on a paper towel and rub it evenly all over the shoe and then wipe off the excess.
I use thin craft foam and bend it to make an inner heel against the back of the shoe/boot to prevent blisters! I wear corrective insoles so I trap the foam under them but a bit of double sided tape will anchor it to the inside of the boot just as well and won’t ruin them ❤️
Heat them up until they're warm (not hot, you could melt the glue) and rub mink oil into the outside of the boot. In a week they'll be as soft as converse.
Two socks just gets it over quicker. It isn't to protect your feet. It will make them hurt more if anything. It will just make the boot stretch in the right places faster.
Nylon stockings + normal or sneaker socks often do the trick best. You want no era of the harsh leather rubbing bare skin, without making it too bulky. + You need a little bit of moisture to make the leather go softer over time.
Treat them with waterproofing wax. Leave overnight. Wear them around the house for a few days instead of slippers or house socks. Then you're good to go. No point massaging them! The shoe fits around your foot movements.
Hey there, I guess it would depend on the type of leather you’ve got on your docs. If it’s the leather got a plastic feel to it then it would most likely be difficult to break in. If the leather is proper leather then some mink oil will do the job. Also try and apply it on the inside of the leather but don’t get it on your insoles. Then use a hair dryer to warm the leather up to help the leather absorb the mink oil. It should take less than 10 minutes and will make the leather so soft that you even forget you’re wearing a new pair of docs. Hope that helps
I'm so scared of damaging my Doc's (jadon plateau boot)! Some people told me oil is going to make them lose their form and blow drying them is ACTUALLY going to break/crack/rip the leather
koko just wear them until they break in that’s the main way or you can use some kind of oil I forget what kind but if you wear them almost everyday and polish them there not gonna last longer then a year but once again it depends on how much you wear them
@@Crash.7434 with them not lasting longer than a year you mean they are ruined after 1 year???? Like ready for the trash can ruined? Cuz if so I'm not going to spend over 200€ on them
koko it’s not like blow drying your hair😂 don’t do it directly cause all you need is to warm the boot up a bit. And as always, it will be wise to know your leather. Think of it as your own skin, if it’s dry you might wanna moisturise the leather by putting some oil.
Buy a pair of their double socks. They help. It does suck I haven't worn mine in quite yet. I have their wonder balsam as well which conditions the leather. I have the problem on my left foot where it's tight on the top.
That is so weird. I bought myself Docs for last winter (the ones with fur inside). And I have never had problems with them. No blisters, no rubbing, no squeezing.
I just ordered a pair. Now you have me a bit worried. O.o I'm a 7.5. I ordered a US7/ UK6 because they said they run big so size down. Eeks. P.S., purple 1460s came, the size down for 1/2 sizes worked for me. You arent kidding, they are hard leather. I'm using mink oil on the inside technique. Do far so good.
Best way to break in docs is to just wear them normally and through the (for me) about 3 wears of pain, putting more pairs of socks of and lacing them loose will mean your foot curves?? Aren’t moulding the natural for
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How I broke in mine? I just wore them and used my tears of pain to soften the heel...
My foot was pretty much made to fit in doc martens so I didn’t really have to break them in lol
Same
@@quirmi_6770 okay good for you but that didn’t answer anyone’s question lmao
@@chindmon2 you use them- that’s how you break them in genius
Me with my knockoffs: yes, yes, interesting
Eew
Lol
the ghettooo
They're almost the same quality anyways
Kianush some people can’t afford to drop a hundred on shoes gtfo
Best way to break them in is jumping around kicking people at an 80’s punk show
agreed😌
Hell yeah that’s what I’m talking about
I know somebody I'd like to kick with them!
Mrs. B.S. go for the back of the head, works every time
Mate exactly why I want them they good for fighting in??
How to break in Docs.....wear them.....
jeff lockaby cause it hurts my foot when theyre not broken
Nathan Sciarone yeah my feet bleed every time lmao so
Just use mink oil or shoes grease and a hair dryer, might took a few hours but it could get the leather soft as heck and would be way easier to break in
Shrek Wazouski I just saw a video about the mink oil. Does it change the color or integrity at all?
In a nutshell 😊
My best tip would be to lace them up tight so that your foot doesn't slide around in the boot which causes the blisters. This also helps to stretch the leather and break them in. Do some squats and lunges in them too and walk up and down stairs.
I really need to try the lunges to loosen up the part that goes over the top of my foot. Thanks for the tips!
Heat the boots up, use mink oil, rub it all over the inside and outside of the leather, and they're completely broken in in two hours even across the top of the foot.
ex eaux do I have to use mink oil? I want to break them rn but I don’t have that
@@danietodoroki3420 yes
Yeah, I keep three eyelets free at the top and tie the laces around my ankle. This way they're really secure. I have skinny ankles, so just tying them all the way up with all the eyelets will make my foot move around.
i just bought my first ever docs, and after reading all of the comments, having docs is really like having a child 😀 u need to take breaks, have spare shoes, be patient, and apparently ur feet will blister 😆
Dont forget to pat it to
You are supposed to take a small hammer, wrap it in a small towel and than soften the leather by hitting the boot in a controlled way. Had my first pair in 1994 ;)
How I broke in my doc martens
1. I put them on in my room
2. I turned on a lil uzi song and started jumping and dancing around my room
All done now my doc martens have been broken in
Anonymous User ok but how long did that take??? 🤔💀💀
IndieTM 🤣🤣
Try some punk rock from the mid-80s.. The time when the Doc Martens boots became really famous all over the world. It'll bring nostalgic memories as well.
LMFAO IM SORRY ISJAIOAKAJSA
my docs are from depop so they’re already broken in hell yeahhh
ahaha the ones i’m getting are too
That’s the trick to it!! Someone else has done all the hard work for you then! 😂
it's great that they're already broken in but please be careful that they aren't broken in too much or they'll not shape to your feet
@@marleen1 they seem to be fine but i haven’t worn them out yet also they’re not fully broken in they’re like in between..?
@@junkh3add then you're good!
Believe me it's no lie, they are extraordinary comfortable. I have 15 year old pairs of Docs and its like heaven. None of the Internet tips do really help in breaking them in. You can use the dr Martens Wonderbalsam or some shoe oil for the heel and rub it in with your finger. By the way i would not recomment to massage the tip of the boot (the toebox) cause it might loose its shape. The back of the shoe is the biggest problem in the first weeks. Massage the Boot there. If these are the new made in Thailand Dr. Martens they do have an insole which you can remove. (so the boot is one size bigger) I know the cardboard under the yellow/brownish insole looks hard and uncomfortable but with time it molds to your foot. Thats the thing with Doc Martens, the insole molds to your foot and thats why they are so comfortable with time. Also the insole as it shapes after your foot, sinks in a little bit, so the boot gets a little wider. i wish you luck with the breaking in. don't give up
Thank you for the tips! I actually haven’t found it to be as excruciatingly painful to break in as everyone on the internet seems to think. I’ve not had to wear 2 pairs of socks and I haven’t got any blisters. I am still waiting for them to mold to my feet but it really hasn’t been a terrible experience so far
Which are more comfortable, the Made in England ones or the Made in Thailand’s?
@@LayMeInTheRiver For me no doubt the Made in England. Altough the made in england take a little while till the insole forms to your foot. They have a cardboard insole which isn't as comfortable from the beginning. Also the shape of the made in englands is better cause its not as wide as the Thai Martens. It hugs your foot better.
if you had your docs for 15 years then you probably have the ones that were made in england, cuz those are better than the newer ones that arent made in england
@@aldisnutz you are absolutely right. many of mine are from before 2003. they are of better quality and they used a slighty different more comfortable shoelast. But there are some pairs after 2003 which do have a very good quality, like the Horween leather martens and even the new made in england are okay. some of the Pascal Martens are also pretty good. alltough i have to admit the leather of the new made in englands is breaking pretty quick. The big problem are the Standard smooth Dr. Martens. They are not as good as the standard boots from years ago.
this shit hurts so bad. docs are amazing, prettiest shoes imo. so worth it but it don’t feel like that.
First time I wore mine to school my feet literally bruised in one area, wouldn't go away for two days
who else is here and doesn't have Dr. Martens????
I dont know why im watching this. I dont even want to buy them.
I’ve been wearing them for a loong time. I really love Dr Martens. I have narrow feet as well. I wear a woman’s 7 UK 5. I agree to never buy Dr Martens without trying them on. Rubbing Dr Martens Wonder Balsam into the leather in the sun was recommended at the Dr Marten Shop to me to help them get more comfortable. Thanks for sharing 🙏
I used to have them and rn im saving for a pair of Jadons
I’m going to get some very soon, but I can’t decide if I want the platform version first, I kinda wanna get them from online, and with everything going on I haven’t been even gone to a store in about 3-4 months and just,,, ive forgotten how to go out and socialize
i dont have them YET ! im getting some for my birthday :D
People gonna hate on this but I have 10 pair of docs and I've used my hammer on all of them and no they are not ruined. You just have to be really careful on how you do it but other than that it's best, fastest and easiest method out there. No hurting, no crazy hacks or whatever. Plus you feel like Thor holding the hammer like a crazy man.
Lol! Whatever works! If probably ruin a pair of shoes with a hammer so I’m going to skip that method
@@olivialaclaire It's really simple actually. You have to hammer on the stiches on the back until you can bend them with your hands effortesly
Use liquid mink oil. It really softens them up you break them in with in a week
You should make vid on this ! I’m curious to see how it works
Yes joe
I’d recommend buying the made in England docs or even Solovairs (this company originally produced Dr. Martens boots before they moved their production mainly to Asia and is still producing 100% in England). They are a little more expensive than the ones, that are made in China or Thailand but they are very high quality and will probably last you even longer. And of course the people working in England are getting an appropriate amount of money for their job.
Also it is the roots ot docs
Actually it’s been proven that they are produced in an identical manner , watch the video on yt called “why are docs soo expensive “. If u want to get a more authentic feel ig get the made in England otherwise there’s no difference!
@@alexisnevrose2420 not really as each individual worker is gonna put less effort in as they are being paid a poor amount of money as well as being in disgusting working conditions
I’d definitely recommend Solovairs instead of Martens! Personally my biggest reason for getting them is that unlike docs, is that you can resole them. They take longer to break it but once they do they’re a dream.
omg i read the title as *"How to break down in dr.martens"*
Lol !
Me
LOLOLOLOLOLOL This is hilarious at 6:43 am!
Guys, it really depends on the model I’d say. My 1460s were so hard to break but with my Mollys one, they were already comfortable! But take time to take care of them!
When I first got my doc martens I didn’t bother wearing 2 pairs of socks since it was hot outside. I walked around Bozeman all day and my feet hurt really bad after. But they loosened up really well and felt really comfortable. You definitely got the right size, I would just wear one thick sock instead of 2
I bought the platform pair recently, and I imagine this is what Bratz dolls feel like when putting plastic shoes on.
i just bought my first pair yesterday and have been going back and forth on getting platforms and this just sealed the deal that i will be getting platforms so thanks
Additional tip: bring extra sneakers or slippers... lol
Great tip 👍
i don't know if anyone said this, but i suggest taking out the insole while you're trying to break them in. i was also on the cusp of a different size and it made a huge difference. once they were broken in, the insole fit back in perfectly. thanks for the video! :D
Breaking in docs has never been a problem for me! I own two pairs, I made sure to get the rough full grain leather as opposed to the smooth for both, and leather conditioned and waterproofed them as soon as I bought them. I always wear thick socks anyways, but they've never given me problems!
I got my 1460s in black for almost one year and I must say they are so great. I never had problems breaking them in, because I wear workboots for years. One thing that helped very much was the wonder balsam. I applied it every 2 weeks and it softens the leather pretty good. My second pair of Docs are the 1460 Slip resistant in Cherry Red. The leather isn't that smooth and the sole is much thicker, I'd say this boot is great for the colder season. Before you buy a new pair, keep in mind that you should buy a size smaller as you normally do, Docs are way bigger than other shoes. But overall I love my docs
for anyone who needs it, i’d recommend sticking these special little pads inside the shoe so it feels a bit softer on your heels. line those with sports tape so they don’t stick to your socks (that happened to me loads of times and it’s the most annoying thing EVER)! and lastly, instead of tying the laces quite loose, please tie them as tight as possible! your feet won’t be able to move around, which helps the leather get used to the shape of your foot AND you won’t get as many blisters!
Mines were comfortable right out the box...
Chano Gonzalez what did you get?
@@glumdrops3678 Combs nylon.
what??? XD
LUCKY
Chano Gonzalez
*chosen one*
If you’re worried about them being too tight I’d get the jadons as they run a bit looser than the 1460’s 1490’s. Also skip two pairs of sock and buy one pair of Alaska knit socks from target (the thicker style). They are my go to socks for breaking in dr martens. You kinda have to wear them around then when they start to hurt take them off and repeat this process until the leather loosens up. It works... I have about a dozen pairs 😂
Hey, I'm about to buy the Dr. Martens Jadon plateau boot online, they're going to be my first pair of Doc's. My problem is the sizing! I tried hard to find this pair in a shop but there aren't any near my city. I usually wear size 39, but I'm not quite sure about the sizing with these Doc's. There are sooo many people in the rating complaining about the sizing! Many say the Jadon is too small, many say it is too big and many say it fits perfect in their usual size... Is there ANY chance of walking them in COMPLETELY in a time of 20 days, if I get them in size 39??? Because, I can only send them back in a time of 30 days and I need to be COMPLETELY sure about the fitting! I'm really scared that they won't fit at first in size 39, but maybe after walking them in completely... plus I'm scared of than sending the one's in 39 back and buying size 40 if I start believing 39 is too small, but than ending up with too big shoes after 30 days and not being able to send them back! They REALLY aren't allowed to be too small, because I have BIG issues with grown-in toe nails because of too small shoes! Maybe I'm overreacting in your eyes, but I just want to do the right thing, this is a lot of money for me... Please help :(
koko imo the jadons fit a little looser on my fit and I have them in my normal size for dr martens. I do believe they’d be too tight if I went for a size down and I did by an insole which makes them fit snugger. I’d go with your normal size in DM’s.
Do u get more room infront of your toes?? When broke in
I remember my 1st and 2nd pair of dc martins back in the day when people would spit on you if you wore them. I broke them in the old fashioned way...the painful way that involved lots of red marks and blisters. Like child birth you should endure the pain to truely appreciate why these boots are so amazing. Once you break these in you wont need another pair of boots they are gold.
My feet surprisingly didn’t hurt at all🤔 maybe it’s because I am a dancer and pointe shoes have a pain that hurts so much more than Dr.Marten’s to me😂✌🏽
Definitely not as painful as shoes
I did the same thing - dude told me to go with a 6 bc I normally wear a 6 or 6 1/2. I DIDN'T know that these Dr. Martens were some kind of German torture device! So I wore them TO WORK last night - as soon as I got them. Journey Dude did mention that I would have to "break them in" so I thought my feet would probably hurt before the night was over. I didn't know that less than 2 hours in my toes would be completely numb, the top of my left foot would be bruised, and my right foot would have a blister on the ankle. Fortunately, I had another pair of shoes to change into in the car and I ended up leaving a customer standing at the register while I literally just said, " 'scuse me one minute, please" and made a beeline for the door and went out to my car to change. Still, I am committed to breaking these bad boys in. I have been wanting a pair for literal YEARS. But no, I never knew they were German torture devices. I still love them. Enough to pay $160 for them. I have NEVER paid that much for a pair of shoes, a purse, or anything before. Idk what made me finally walk into Journeys and get them (especially at one of the worse financial times I've had in a long time). So I got up this morning and I thought maybe I should try again today (gotta go to work this morning) but this time wear 2 pairs of socks. But I tried mine on with only ONE pair while I was watching your video (nice to know someone else had the same idea) and man it's tight with just one pair so idk about 2. My feet are narrow as well, but right now I have a lot of extra weight on that I picked up during quarantine so they might be too fat for a size 6 in these. Anyways, I am so interested and can't wait to see your next video on how these monsters are after 4 months. So.... see ya in the next video. Let's fast-forward in time.....
how are your boots now i did the same thing 4 and a half fit me i got a 4 no half sizes i dunno if there to small
Among the world of boots, Doc Martens are among the friendliest to sneaker users. This is a good thing because higher end boots like Red Wing heritage boots will definitely be harder to break in considering how thick those leather uppers are. One major con against Doc Martens of course is that they essentially have a moc Goodyear welt that most cobblers cant sew kn a new outsole to. So if you like the look of Doc Martens but want something that is reasoleable with a similar aesthetics, try Allen Edmonds Higgins Mills, Redwing Balcksmith, Becket Siminon service boots, or Thursday boots. All of the above have superior leather uppers and feature the goodyear welt that will ensure you will be able to keep your boots for many years to come. Also, Doc Martens have no shank for arch support, meaning that you're more likely to experience foot fatigue if you need arch support.
Either way, glad tinder more people walk into the world of boots. They're worth the pain in the long run because the leather will eventually mold to your foot, even more so if you have boots with a leather footbed and a cork bed filling underneath!
Wow thank you for the recommendations!
I love the squeaking, it makes my presence KNOWN
Also all I did when breaking mine in was taking out the sole for a few months until they were soft and bendy
Use mink oil to oil them especially in those places that are really stiff. It can change the colour of the leather and if you use it inside, your socks can get oily but dirty socks are better than bleeding feet. I did this with my riding shoes when they were new and it worked well for softening the heel.
"I kind of feel like a poser...and they make a lot of noice" is everything to me
Just bought doc martins a couple of weeks ago and every time I wore them out it was for up to 7 hours, the process of breaking them in was not painful at allll
Yeah I just got a pair and they are literally super comfortable I don't take them off even when I get home Its funny hearing that you need to bring a pair of back up shoes and stuff 😂
They will fit, people don't usually wear two walking socks on one foot.
Buy shoe stretch, spray it all over them and wear them. They will stretch and become soft in no time. Get some dubbin wax to protect, waterproof and soften. FYI, I only wear black docs so I don't know if it would work without staining other colors. It's worth researching.
Doubling up on socks is helpful, massage the boots(especially in the tongue and heal area), wear them for only an hour or two at a time if you have a choice, keep the laces tight(but not too tight), this can help the boot form to your foot better. Long walks aren’t great because the heal is the worst to try and break in and it will leave blisters, especially when the boot is still stiff and new. They are better when they are exactly your size or maybe a little smaller, because the leather will stretch over time and form to your foot(especially when you wear two pairs of socks) so don’t worry if they’re a little tight when you first put them on, you probably didn’t waste your money like you think you did. Hope any of this helps with your break- in process :)
I was so excited to get Doc Martens and I made the mistake of walking around the park in them. Let’s just say, my left foot blistered near my ankle and my right foot was 100% fine. I’ll definitely me massaging my boots and doubling up on socks with band aids!!!
That spongebob clip!! 😂 first thing I thought about when I put my jadons on for the first time 😂
My best friend offered me a pair of Dc. Martens and the breaking in process didn't hurt at all, I've been so lucky 🙏
Me neither!! I’m happy it hasn’t hurt because I love them so much and they look so good
I have about fifteen pairs of Docs.
My advice is:
Do not break anything. Do not skip carnations or anything else.
Simply tighten the laces and even tighten the laces very well. And also wear big socks.
Now my opinion is perhaps distorted because in addition, I do a lot of walking. I wear army wool socks: in winter they keep me warm. And summer, I'm not hotter. I may be lucky, but I do not sweat at all. Even after 2 hours of walking. In the meantime they are thick and very comfortable. Many people believe the opposite. Again, maybe I'm lucky.
And so I wear them as tight as possible (and of course without skipping eyelets) for two reasons: The foot does not slip inside, it is well maintained. It is this absence of friction that prevents me from having blisters after several hours of walking. And if I walk in the water (because after all the Docs is also waterproof shoes), the water has great difficulty to seep beyond the waterproof membrane. Because many people forget in this case that wearing waterproof shoes is not enough to leave or leave little water seep. The right equipment is not enough. You must also know how to wear it.
This morning, I went to work under a deluge. I wore my Docs and skinny jeans inside. I went through a flood with water over the ankles for a few meters. The water did not have time to infiltrate. I kept my feet perfectly dry.
Carrying Docs does not have to buy a brand. It's also a state of mind. It is also to be well protected.
When you started squishing them, my heart broke 😂 did I really just buy a pair of boots for £170 and now I have to make them Creasy????😭😭😭
I just had to exchange a size 7 for a 6 because they just looked gigantic and I kinda felt ridiculous. Like the proportions were alllll wrong. But these definitely are going to suck to break in, but hopefully the end result is worth it ahhh.
Update: soooo I just took the insoles out and...people! Do this! They are so much more comfortable, and they feel like how the 7s felt but they look a lot smaller and better. So yep, this saved my feet.
how were you able to remove the insoles?
@judgedonald2325 oh ok ty!!
@judgedonald2325 do you have a way i could lift them up easily cuz it seems kinda tough
Saturate in mink oil,massage it in wait, wipe,flexable soft yielding to your foot.do inside and out on leather.
I coated the outside of mine in almond oil every night and wore them during the day (after cleaning them with just a towel to remove it). It took me only a week to fully break into them. Of course, I was doubling up on socks and massaging and squeezing them, but I can guarantee they didn't give me a single blister. I was prepared to suffer like many others before me did, but the almond oil saved me for sure.
Just don't coat the inside because the leather there is a little bit too porous and you don't want to ruin it. On the outside, it will be totally ok.
compared to other boots.. dr martens didnt need any breaking in at all for me. probably because theyre asian knockoffs now. theyre super comfortable but when it comes to what the boot has inside its terrible. not sturdy at all.
I got my very first Dr. Martens 22 years ago, and still look great.
Made in uk ?
Glad to see you take a little risk. You look amazing with the Docs on the Boots give you so much character.
I’m a size 7.5 but I don’t like shoes that are tight so I always get a size 8 and I didn’t have to brake them in and I didn’t get blisters. They are ✨PERFECT✨
I seriously recommend buying second hand docs as they’re usually already broken in. Especially for a worn look
I did bought a second hand but its 1 size smaller than me. Its been a month now im still getting blisters. Only wore them once a week. Idk how to break them properly
i wear doc martens since early 2010's i never had a problem breaking them in,they usually fits like a glove on the first wear,just get the right sizing and youll be fine
they will eventually mold to your feet and it’ll feel better and not as tight
I bought the boot, Lace Up Waterproof Thermoball The North Face. I did the Mountain Trail with her, it’s a wonderful comfort 😍👏🏻👏🏻
I bought a pair of Docs when I was a teenager. They were a EU size 40. I never really broke them in. The Docs I have now are a EU size 41 (yes, I have big feet) and I've broken them all in within 10 times of wearing them. They're really comfy now. I feel the key with Docs is to not go too small and definitely go to a store to try them on.
Love this channel, and you’re so cute, i bought a pair of Dr.m the same as ur one, left it in the garage for almost 4 years, I’m going to try to break them tomorrow, thanks for the encouragement.
When I bought mine I asked for them to be stretched a bit at the store and that did a wonder so as soon as I bought them I wore them the next day and it was fine. I do agree that you should buy them at a store because I'm a size ten and my Dr. Martens are a size 11 so be careful sizing is weird at times
You look great in those boots! I don't know why you keep saying "I feel like a poseur" Boots looked damn good on you!
Thanks!
Have to admit I felt like a poser when I first bought mine, but 6 months later they are a part of me lol I'd been wanting a pair since '93, before they were mainstream though
@@RebelAlliance42 They're a great brand of boots that happen to have some cultural connections ;) I love mine as well.
Agreed. It was cute. It made me remember hs when only certain types of people wore the black docs...
It feels so nice to take off boots after college especially in a hot country like India
I kinda relate to your excitement in this video. Bought mine few months back and I remember being so excited to buy them. Fast forward today, it is one of the most comfortable footwear I've ever worn :)
Hi Olivia, very good video you made ❤ I'm from Indonesia and I wear Dr Martens sinced I was in highschool 2000 until now (about 19 years), was loyal fan of Dr Martens shoes, collect them and wearing them everytime I go outside hang out/study/occasion/gigs/work, and yes honestly wearing Dr Martens is hurting our feet inside but also very safe from the outside, countless times Dr Martens saved myfeet, and I guess its impossible to make Dr Martens comfy to wear even people did massage them, loosen the laces etc cause IT IS Dr Martens shoes, one of the strong shoes in the world, if they want comfy shoes and easy to break in they can choose other brand like Nike or Adidas not Dr Martens..
Anytime you were two pairs of thick socks they're going to be tight with any shoes, I think once you break them in and can go back down to just one pair of socks, they'll be just fine for you.
I really only wore two pairs of socks that day. One pair of normal socks was just fine for me!
I bought my first Docs 30years ago and I owned over 20 pairs since, form 3 loop shoes to 14 loops boots with steel toe protection and I never had any problems to brake them in. Just wear them, that's all
If you want to break in a pair of Docs people always make the boot loose but in fact you need to do the opposite and make it tight as possible so your foot inside does not move at all. When your foot is loose inside the boot it causes friction then you start getting blisters.
I messed up too with sizing. But eventually a smaller one will fit better. I had one month full of blisters with other pair of standar issue combat boots now a days that is my nicest pair, every leather will get better.
going for a walk straight away... youre so brave. on the first day I wore mine i cycled to school and walked to the second floor and I already wanted to die after that
really want to buy them but I always had problems with size in almost every shoes.. once i try them in shop they seem absolutely fine but after I walk for like a ten minutes I am dying. also i want to get the best quality shoes as possible especially when it comes to dr. martens. good video
Every time you say "Poser", I giggle inside because that's exactly what I'll be thinking when I wear them 😝
I wore a super thick pair of socks over my normal socks with mine, and the lady in the shop told me to go a size below what I'd normally get as this means the leather can really mould to your foot. On one ankle I got a big cut at the back which was super painful but the other foot was fine. I'm buying a new pair tomorrow after not wearing Docs for 3 years and am dreading breaking them in but once you do, they're SO COMFORTABLE.
If you put your blow dryer on them while wearing them on high heat then walk around they stretch out quick@!
Isn't this going to damage the leather? I'm scared to actually break or rip the leather.. is that even possible?
Heat up shoe for until soft then saturate the boot with mink oil. Should be extremely comfy after a week. Easier to break into as well.
I have the patent leather 1461 and oh boy are they hard to break in! I have worn them a lot and they still aren't soft
Patent leather is tough but it looks so good! Best of luck to you 👍
Are they breaked in
The creaking is the thick, dry, stiff, new leather. Oil, use oil. There's a YT channel called Rose Anvil, and the guy has a method for oiling and softening dr martens. It's pretty much how I used to soften new leather stirrups, and reins when I rode horses. It works. A good penetrating oil and heat really softens leather.
I find his videos informing as well. Does he not recommend warming them with a heater and oiling inside and out with mink oil?
In the Military we used a hair dryer, plus black tape around the points and hammered the areas softly with the black tape.
No pain no gain.
Always carry a spare shoes for the first weeks and don't use your new boots with white or clear colour socks unless you want them to be covered with blood and skin.
After using them for a while clean your feet with COLD water and neutral soap,daily.
Before using them,aply deodorant roll on your feet or Vaseline,that will helps friction.
Cheers
There's a good way to soften the leather. Pour a good amount of baby oil or mink oil inside (and outside if you want) of the leather before wearing. Also I wear mine a little bit tight because if they're loose, chances are it's going to rub against your skin as you walk around and that will cause blisters. Also, if you can find some foot powder, use it to help your feet relax and be able to withstand discomfort while breaking your boots.
Yeah I head about the mink oil! Super good
As someone who wears docs for more than 7 years now I've been through more than 10 pairs of docs.
1. Dont wear them loose as she did! This is important. If you make them as thight as possible than they will shape to your foot. Only reason for blisters to form is because the boot is loose around the foot and its moving while you walk causing your skin to move too.
2. Always qo to the store to try them out and try few sizes, dont just stick to your usual size. Give them a little walk try on in a store to make sure they fit right.
3. Buy leather protection and maintain them. If you take care of them they will last for years.
Docs are basically broken in from the factory, they're more like sneakers masquerading as boots. Consequently, they also wear out much faster than more stout boots, and they're basically impossible to resole. They also have no shank, which makes them soft, but also likely to collapse in front of the heel.
Compare to a good set of hiking boots from Meindl, Lowa, Hanwag, Haix or similar makes, which are made for all-day walking, and you'll see a massive difference. Or compare to old-fashioned military boots like the Norwegian M77, which do take som serious breaking in, but can also last for several decades of regular use.
If you want the sneaker-like feel, Solovair makes a much superior boot (like an old-fashioned Doc Martin).
Edit: for those with narrow feet look at Clark's sale section on their site where they have the Orianna Hi boots. I just got my merlot pair and they're pretty comfortable, I think they might be a little easier than docs to break in.
I'm usually a size 8 on the dot for most shoes, and my first pair that I got as a present a few years ago was the Newtons 1460s and it fit perfectly. Note: I have super narrow feet too so I know the struggle! I recently bought a patent 1460 pair and the tongue seam was so tight! I was also worried that I didn't get the right size but I put in 5 pairs of varying sock thicknesses folded up in each shoe (pairs are 1 thicker boot sock, 1 thinner boot sock, 2 no show towards the toe, and 1 thick fluffy pair of socks towards the top of the shoe) and I tried them on this morning and it made A WORLD of difference! The seam is much more malleable so I'm very glad I didn't return them! I'd usually say something might be the wrong size when you feel your toe is pushing up against the front end of the boot or you feel a lot of pressure there. You could also try using a shoe tree to stretch it out perhaps even quicker than the sock method. I've also found that a lot of people say you can use castor oil on your boots which I have been using and it's also been softening my patent ones when I pour like a dime size (probably less) on a paper towel and rub it evenly all over the shoe and then wipe off the excess.
thanks for thisss! also i really like ur personality, definitely subbed :)
Thank you!
i've had mine 9 months and they still give me awful blisters and i wear them literally every time i go outside
Been looking to buy a pair for winter here in NYC your video definitely gave me a push closer
I use thin craft foam and bend it to make an inner heel against the back of the shoe/boot to prevent blisters! I wear corrective insoles so I trap the foam under them but a bit of double sided tape will anchor it to the inside of the boot just as well and won’t ruin them ❤️
Heat them up until they're warm (not hot, you could melt the glue) and rub mink oil into the outside of the boot. In a week they'll be as soft as converse.
They loosen up by using them . Once you break them in, they are extremely comfortable. You don’t need to do any of the stuff she said.
Two socks just gets it over quicker. It isn't to protect your feet. It will make them hurt more if anything. It will just make the boot stretch in the right places faster.
Yeah with docs I've learnt that you should usually go for a size larger than what you usually wear
Nope size down
Get mink oil the next time you try to break them in. Seriously the best advice I’ve ever come across!
Nylon stockings + normal or sneaker socks often do the trick best. You want no era of the harsh leather rubbing bare skin, without making it too bulky. + You need a little bit of moisture to make the leather go softer over time.
Bro the two socks feels so good God damn
Just unboxed them, immediately put them on my feet, and now I’m watching this video for more techniques on how to break them in faster
Good luck! Really they didn’t hurt my feet anymore than any other shoe I’ve needed to break in
You should watch Rose Anvil he has a break down on how to break them in a week and how to loosen the leather with leather products
Treat them with waterproofing wax. Leave overnight. Wear them around the house for a few days instead of slippers or house socks. Then you're good to go. No point massaging them! The shoe fits around your foot movements.
You put thick socks on. It would’ve been fine if you put regular or just a fluffy sock.
Even though I have these I just love looking at them 💯💯💯🔥🔥
I feel like docs fit into every kind of style
Hey there, I guess it would depend on the type of leather you’ve got on your docs.
If it’s the leather got a plastic feel to it then it would most likely be difficult to break in.
If the leather is proper leather then some mink oil will do the job. Also try and apply it on the inside of the leather but don’t get it on your insoles. Then use a hair dryer to warm the leather up to help the leather absorb the mink oil. It should take less than 10 minutes and will make the leather so soft that you even forget you’re wearing a new pair of docs.
Hope that helps
John Knight you know the plastic ones are easy to break in it’s fake leather which makes it easier
I'm so scared of damaging my Doc's (jadon plateau boot)! Some people told me oil is going to make them lose their form and blow drying them is ACTUALLY going to break/crack/rip the leather
koko just wear them until they break in that’s the main way or you can use some kind of oil I forget what kind but if you wear them almost everyday and polish them there not gonna last longer then a year but once again it depends on how much you wear them
@@Crash.7434 with them not lasting longer than a year you mean they are ruined after 1 year???? Like ready for the trash can ruined? Cuz if so I'm not going to spend over 200€ on them
koko it’s not like blow drying your hair😂 don’t do it directly cause all you need is to warm the boot up a bit. And as always, it will be wise to know your leather. Think of it as your own skin, if it’s dry you might wanna moisturise the leather by putting some oil.
I hate that I got the right ones but they mixed them up at the store and now I’m stuck with them
Buy a pair of their double socks. They help. It does suck I haven't worn mine in quite yet. I have their wonder balsam as well which conditions the leather. I have the problem on my left foot where it's tight on the top.
That is so weird. I bought myself Docs for last winter (the ones with fur inside). And I have never had problems with them. No blisters, no rubbing, no squeezing.
I just ordered a pair. Now you have me a bit worried. O.o I'm a 7.5. I ordered a US7/ UK6 because they said they run big so size down. Eeks. P.S., purple 1460s came, the size down for 1/2 sizes worked for me. You arent kidding, they are hard leather. I'm using mink oil on the inside technique. Do far so good.
Best way to break in docs is to just wear them normally and through the (for me) about 3 wears of pain, putting more pairs of socks of and lacing them loose will mean your foot curves?? Aren’t moulding the natural for