I recently bought a new pair of boots the morning before a game and they ripped my feet to bits, what is the best way to treat new boots so they don't give me massive blisters?
2007-01-02 00:44:23 · 8 answers · asked by Steve B 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
I had the same problem with my new boots, and found the solution from another answer on this website.
The solution is to have a bath with them on. Or at least sit with them on your feet (don't forget to wear your socks) in a bowl of warm water for at least 15-20 minutes. The heat and the water will soften the leather and help to mould them to your feet.
This helped me to stop my new boots tearing up my feet.
2007-01-02 01:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Bob H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually start with what Bob H has said above the warm bath trick does work.
But then for the next stage -
-Get yourself some clear shoe polish (it should be white in the tin)
-then put a really thick layer all around the leather on your boot
-then if you have a gas cooker turn on one of the rings and slowly roll the boots through the flames until the polish melts and becomes liquid (it may ignite but don't worry)
-because of this the polish will soak into the boot and permanently protect them (this will also improve waterproofing of the boot)
2007-01-02 09:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by B Unit 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dale's Dubbin and two pairs of socks.
Get the boots nice and warm beforehand, they'll just yum up the dubbin when you apply it (use a J cloth).
Its a tuffy with footy boots though, since you can't realistically break them in through normal wear.
Good luck.
2007-01-02 09:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by chopchubes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally agree with bob on this one, its what i do with all new boots and also get a size too big also, youll be suprised with how much better that is.
make sure you put dubbing on before wearing them for a game.
anti blister pads dont stay in place and sole protectors dont work much either but have found wearing blades instead of studs also helps.
good luck.
2007-01-02 13:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by jules t 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nickwax or Dubbin. Either softens the boot. Alternitivly just work the leather by bending it/ massaging it.
2007-01-02 08:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by Goth! But am I bovvered? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dubing or g-wax them before you wear them. If they are on tight they shouldn't give you blisters.
2007-01-02 08:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take them to the pictures thats a nice treat
2007-01-02 08:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by gonzo 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Dont wear em
2007-01-02 08:46:54 · answer #8 · answered by Jenna♥♥♥ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋