How to break in Doc Marten sandals?

[Claire W]

My husband has bought me a lovely pair of Doc Marten Blaire sandals. I am trying to break them in by wearing socks but they still hurt. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to break them in? I know from past experience that the leather needs time to soften up but I’d like to wear them without socks before the summer is over…

 

[Gem789]

My husband has bought me a lovely pair of Doc Marten Blaire sandals. I am trying to break them in by wearing socks but they still hurt. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to break them in? I know from past experience that the leather needs time to soften up but I’d like to wear them without socks before the summer is over…

Would it be possible to take them to a place that stretches shoes for you?

 

[Claire W]

Would it be possible to take them to a place that stretches shoes for you?

I’m not sure but I don’t think they need stretching as they’re already on the big side x

 

[Merab]

No idea what the answer is, but what a lovely gift

 

[piggieminder]

My Mum used to sit watching telly rubbing the back of a spoon over the bits that needed softening. I've also seen her stuffing shoes with damp newspaper but I think that might stretch them rather than soften.

 

[weepweeps]

My husband used this on a couple of pairs of shoes and it definitely worked. You can’t use it on suede or patent leathers though.

 

[Claire W]

My Mum used to sit watching telly rubbing the back of a spoon over the bits that needed softening. I've also seen her stuffing shoes with damp newspaper but I think that might stretch them rather than soften.

Thank you, I’ll try the spoon trick x

 

[Claire W]

My husband used this on a couple of pairs of shoes and it definitely worked. You can’t use it on suede or patent leathers though.

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Lovely thank you. I’ll order some. How often do you have to apply it? x

 

[weepweeps]

Lovely thank you. I’ll order some. How often do you have to apply it? x

He said he only needed to use it once.

 

[Claire W]

He said he only needed to use it once.

Thank you. I’ve just ordered a pot from Doc Martens. Sorry for all the questions but how long do you leave it on for before buffing it off?

 

[weepweeps]

He can’t remember. But thinks it came with instructions.

 

[Betsy]

Whenever I have shoes that rub I use an anti friction cream. The one I have at the moment is called Kool Kiss and I got it from Amazon. You put it on your feet and some sort of magic happens and your shoes don't rub anymore! I have also used it on the soles of my feet for a pair of "farty" sandals and they don't "fart" now!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kool-Kiss-...id=1692392041&sprefix=kool+kids,aps,95&sr=8-1

 

[Claire W]

Thank you for the great advice I’ve lathered my sandals with Doc Martens wonder balsam and ordered the Kool Kiss and some moleskin plasters that should be arriving over the next day or so. I’ve been wearing them with socks but would love to wear them with bare feet without them cutting my feet to shreds

 

[Betsy]

How are your Doc Marten Sandals now @Claire W?

 

[Claire W]

How are your Doc Marten Sandals now @Claire W?

Thank you. They’re more comfortable now I’ve used the products suggested and the moleskin has helped too. I’m still working up the courage to wear them further than the local shop / pub without socks x

 

[Betsy]

Are you wearing them around the house? I've done the ironing while wearing new shoes before it and it helps to wear them in.

 

[Claire W]

Are you wearing them around the house? I've done the ironing while wearing new shoes before it and it helps to wear them in.

Yes, I’m wearing them around the house with socks still but venturing out locally bare foot x