I'm getting a new pair of Doc. Martens, and I was wondering what is the best way to break them in? I've heard from somone that the best way to fit them to your feet is to put them on and wear them in the bathtub the first time. Is there any truth to this?
Thanks,
-Ross
2007-03-07 05:50:39 · 10 answers · asked by mrjixer 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Wear them, wear them, wear them! There is pride to be taken when wearing in a new pair or DOCs, every blister is a badge of honor!
2007-03-07 05:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by GypsyGirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-28 22:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - soaking your Doc Martens in water will ruin the leather.
If they do not start to break in after wearing them around the house w/ thick socks, then take them to a cobbler to have them stretched out. A cobbler/shoe repair shop is the safest and most effective way to go.
2007-03-07 06:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had the same pair of Docs for about 10 years. i had heard that too, but i just started wearing the crap out of them. they broke in just fine and they're still comfy. just make sure you have good socks on and that they fit well to begin with. it seems risky to plunge a $120 pair of boots into that much water, y'know? good luck.
2007-03-07 05:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by Stu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
on no dont do that just wear them a little bit each day to break them in
2007-03-07 05:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by lovednotspoiled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard of that, but i wouldn't try it. just wear some really thick socks with them and wear them every chance you get.
2007-03-07 05:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i have had leather shoes that are too tight, i have packed them really tight with newspaper and poured boiling water into them. not sure how it works, but it does.
2007-03-07 07:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by Nicurious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wear them every time you go out.thats the best way
2007-03-07 05:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by woody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOOOO. Leather shrinks when it gets wet and then dries.
2007-03-07 06:00:05 · answer #9 · answered by Dusie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a man and wear them in. =]
2007-03-07 05:53:38 · answer #10 · answered by pulp 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋