I love all the "just be in pain for two weeks *flex* arrrrrrgggghhhh" comments. I dunno about you but when I have a headache I take a headache tablet, when my back is in pain I go to massage therapist, and when I buy new leather shoes I pre-break them in. Life has enough suffering in it already. I'm a crusty 48 year old and I don't need to bother with more pain than I've got! So thanks for this new way of doing it for me.
you're welcome, hope it helps you as much as it does for me! i totally understand the sentiment, i have too many problems going on to add another to my list. lol
here is is a littel tip,if your dr marins are ripping the skin off your heels,then put a littel bit of carboard against the heel inside the boot,it works wonders.
summary: Stuff the boots tightly take some fucking balm, put loads on the boot let it soak in wrap towel around boot Softly bash the boot with the hammer- don't hit the toe, only where to soften There ya go
I was born in the same year Dr Martens were invented (1960) and I've had many pairs. To make them truly 'yours' you simply have to go through a couple of weeks discomfort after which they become as comfortable as slippers. There are no shortcuts or easy fixes. My latest 'For Life' pair arrived yesterday and I'm going through the 'discomfort' (pain) period right now. It will pass. Don't bash your DM's.
I have a 5 year old pair that's brand new and is the most comfortable shoe I've ever had. Took me a long time to, but stick with it, use thick socks (preferably wool)... you'll have great shoes for life.
I just did this yesterday BEFORE finding this video. I was a lot more hardcore with the hammer though, lol. Luckily Dr. Martens are freggin durable AF. I also used the shoe laces to bind the boot folded in half to really wear in that uncomfortable toe area. Worked like a charm....however they do end up looking more worn in...that's not something that bothers me though. Thank you for the video. Some of us want to "earn" our boots without crying after every wear. :)
Hey how about wrapping the towel around the hammer. Might have more control and will be able to see if u are deforming or scarring the shoessss. Just a suggestion. Like the hair btw Anime Betty.
I LOVE this video and your excitement! I keep on putting it on and on just to know there's someone as excited az I am for my first pair of DMs :) so happy! I love your method and I'm at the stage with the heater right now! Hope it's gonna work since I've got them yesterday after weeks of waiting and I couldn't wait to put them on, but now that I know how impossible is to wear them without trying the hammer way... I'm on the way to use it! Hope it's gonna work for me as well! LOVE YOUR VIDEO AND WILL KEEP watching it over and over! Cheers from Bulgaria :)
Thank you so much! I hope my method works for you and you have an easy break in period with your new boots and wear them for many years to come! Do let me know how it works for you :)
The doc martens that are made in England are the most comfortable while they're brand new believe me I found some in a flea market and they're extremely comfortable brand new and broken in.
i have a MIE pair and in my opinion, they are way harder to break in. I have the cherry red color and the leather is different- better quality; way more stiff and thicker than the made in asia pairs i have. maybe i just got a weird pair since they were on clearance. lol
Hamzah Zafar I hope you can help me! I can't decide between two sizes. My size and a size bigger. In my size, my foot feels very "compact" and I have not as much freedom than in those who are a size bigger... I can't decide! I'm scared to take the bigger ones because I think they could get even bigger when I've been breaking through them..
So glad I found this vid. Wore a new pair for a friends wedding this past weekend and I am bruised and blistered to hell! Cant wait to try this method!!
To break them in I usually just wear them around the house for about two weeks before I start using them all day, my oldest pair are over 10 years old and are so soft I use them as slippers
You sound savage yet down to earth. Kudos for you. I just bought a new pair of Dr.Marten Broken In version from ebay for about 90 dollars in women size 9. It feels nice.
It would hurt me to do this to a pair of brand new boots, but seeing as I've had mine for over two years and they still hurt my heels like hell, I'm willing to try ANYTHING
Suhey Saravia yes I actuslly made another video with the same pair of boots and I put a new insole in which made the toe area too tight. You can stuff the shoes super tight with slightly damp newspaper to stretch them out and such!
oh man, I have one pair of MiE's (the red pair) and they're so much harder to break in than regular ones! mine are still kind of stiff! I don't wear then as much since they're my babies, though. so I guess I can't really say from experience. haha.
+Maikeli7: Motovlogger Since 2007 they've got blister proif socks? I'd love to know how those work out for you! there are also those special blister Band-Aids too that work really well! do keep me updated, please. I'm so curious. thanks!
That'll go away once the boot is broken in. Meanwhile I would suggest using blister bandaid and also getting high socks and folding them down to protect your heel in that area.
Thanks for the video! It was helpful! I always buy Martens in size 7 because the 6 gives me the same uncomfy place as you said, in the top of my feet! And also, put them in is a nightmare, is a battle in between my foot and the boot! But, I´m thinking in buy size 6 and see if I can hold them with your method! Thank you so much
You're welcome, I hope this helps you! I'm a size 6 as well and I used to buy size 7 but would hate how much my foot would slide around once the boot got broken in finally. So now I buy size 6 and just break them in like this and haven't had a problem.
@@MasterofPlay7 and that's the fun part, the satisfaction of breaking them in, it also adds a story to the boot besides being hit by a hammer repeatedly
It sounds weird but after torturing my feet for several days with a brand new first pair all the other pairs after were no problem to break in. Its almost as though my feet evolved into a shape that fits them right. Only shoe to give me some problems after are my made in england oxbloods
@@thefuumanchuu No offense but the word balsam is pronounced "ball"-"some"...LOL! Good video on those cute boots! Now you have me curious how those feel to wear! Thank you!
I do metal work , having said that , I’m curious as to the type of work you do - because I like to know how much they can handle (the boots). I go through boots pretty quick , thank you for sharing by the way 🤙🏽.
I am a hairstylist. Nothing close to metalwork lol. Ive had these boots a total of 5 years at this point. And they're pretty bald in the sole. Otherwise they don't look too old and I wear them every day.
Better method....soak them daily in dubbin or similar product, for a few weeks before wearing, them continue to do so for a couple of weeks. Slowly softening is better for longer lasting boots.
I love your humour. This video is funny and probably helpful for those who have a hard time with their new DMs. I've never had to break into my Docs. Have you tried other methods like a lot of wonder balsam and a hair dryer?
haha thank you. yes, ive tried that but I feel like the hair dryer only gets a part of the boot warm at once rather than the whole thing, and putting them near a heater or in the sun wrapped in a bag or towel with lots of balsam makes them overall more soft and bendable than the hair dryer method- for me, anyway.
I've done it on black patent docs and it works, but i would say to be REALLY careful as you dont want to permanently mark the patent, since patent leather scuffs like crazy and the marks don't come off.
I hope this one will help me.. i have blisters already.. 😭 my first DM gave me blisters and it hurts me so much.. but I will try what you did.. hope it works for me.. thanks so much for this..
Does anyone know quick tips for breaking in the patent leather Doc boots?sorta stiff,but still not as awful feeling as thicker leather boots to break in.Thnx to anyone who knows,and gives me answers ;)
Thick socks. Unfortunately with the patent leather you can't break them down by this method because it'll ruin the patent finish. However if you double sock, it'll protect your feet and ankles a little better while you suffer through the break in process!
My boyfriend bought doc martens I got so jealous I bought one pair for me too. He has hobbit feet, so nice smooth docs. I have princess feet so mine are hard, so let's do the docs Gymnastic!
The extra material on the inside was hurting the top of my foot real bad (it would curl and press down), so I used a rotary tool to get rid of it and it did the trick
you always earn your doc's : ) have a purple 1460 took about 2 months to get them right for me its always above my heels that have to deal with : ) good video
+Thomas from Denmark thank you! I came up with this method because trying to wear them in was taking too long and I used to do ballet. There are various ways to break in pointe shoes, including stepping on them, bending them, putting a lot of force on them, so I figured a hammer is easier than me trying to break them in by hand since these are boots, not ballet shoes. :)
thefuumanchuu I see. Maybe I won't do the hammer, but twist and press them with my hands. Maybe heat them up with a hairdryer? Why is it important to block out the shoes with paper or towel, before you begin? Thank you for the answer.
+Thomas from Denmark you can totally use your hands and a hairdryer. I just used a hammer and my radiator instead 😅 I stuff the shoes tightly first so that as the leather softens with heat, the pressure of the towel inside the shoe will stretch it a little bit. also, stuffing the shoe helps (i think) keep the shape of it while I'm hitting it with a hammer. But whenever I am looking to stretch shoes and don't have a shoe stretching apparatus, I always stuff them.
I greased them in, used a heat gun, and just twisted those things everywhich way possible, with al my might. I worked like a charm - the boots are totally comfortable!
I do deep knee bends and push ups wearing new shoes to break them in. I was searching Wonder Balsam and found your video. You are super cute, even in the poor light, haha. Balsam is pronounced like "ball some". I bet I have as many shoes/boots as you haha
I just bought a size bigger than I regularely use (wearing true to size was unbearable when I tried them at the store) and they only are annoying near my toes. They are getting better, though.
My heels were bleeding for 2 weeks straight when i broken in my first doctor martens, i bought them in a vintage store so i thought they they would be a little easier to break in. Boy was i wrong
you can also wet the leather from the inside a bit. this will make the leather softer and then you can widen or transform it as you want. but be careful with drying and dry them slowly (maybe with some old paper)
alternatively you can wet the newspaper and pack the heel of the boot tightly and leave to dry in a warm place to stretch it a little bit. I would also suggest wearing boot socks and using blister band aids on your heels as well.
My method of breaking in boots is to soak them is warm water until thoroughly saturated then shake out the excess water and wear them until they are dry.
At least you got the right size for your feet. I feel like so many people get their boots two sizes too small. Typically the break in pain is around the top of the foot and around the heel, but I've heard of people saying their toes are cramped and hurting. That shouldn't be happening >~
I don't understand all the trouble with ''breaking'' Dr. Martens. They were comfortable the second i put my feet on them. And for how much it cost , I will never, with an conscient mind beat it up.
@@thefuumanchuu Solovairs are the real Dr. Martin. They're still in the same Factory & Use the original machines used to make Dr. Marten's! They still use the old materials & better quality leather. Wider Toe Box & much easier to break in. $220
this could have been a 2 minute long video , but instead of that a 13 minute video .. can you just get straight too the point where i could break my brand new Dr martens please
Any body that thinks they have to spend more than $20 on DM balsam, you don't. I used a leather shoe polish called Dubbin Kiwi and it works just as good. [disclaimer] this worked for me and other shoes it doesn't mean it will definitely work for you!
video starts at 7:40 youre welcome
THANK YOU!! (you have no idea how much)..
why did i wait till the end of the video to read the comments. smh
you're*
@HexagramMan cute insult - could be better though - 4/10
@@beckymoreno5484 this is why mom doesnt love you becky
I love all the "just be in pain for two weeks *flex* arrrrrrgggghhhh" comments. I dunno about you but when I have a headache I take a headache tablet, when my back is in pain I go to massage therapist, and when I buy new leather shoes I pre-break them in. Life has enough suffering in it already. I'm a crusty 48 year old and I don't need to bother with more pain than I've got! So thanks for this new way of doing it for me.
you're welcome, hope it helps you as much as it does for me! i totally understand the sentiment, i have too many problems going on to add another to my list. lol
all of this could've been said in 3 minutes.
dude, shes actually someone who wears her docs and not just someone doing a random instruction vid
yes, but i really like talking.
Plus you're good looking, so who cares?
eh.
Thats why i hate female millennials. They are too bubbly and outspoken even if they make no sense.
here is is a littel tip,if your dr marins are ripping the skin off your heels,then put a littel bit of carboard against the heel inside the boot,it works wonders.
I just walked my brand new docs to the grocery store and ripped up my ankles 😭 good tip - wish I read it this morning
Brian Mckenzie gonna do that right now. I got them and only have worn them 3 times cuz they murdered my heels
I napped in mine and drove in them. It took 4 days and I’m pretty golden
Haha how? Turning over in your sleep feels like your feet are in concrete blocks haha :)
I honestly had to check if this was uploaded on April 1.
April fools!
I buy Canadian Goose shoes cause they come pre worn
"and if it doesn't, well, whatever!" lmao
summary:
Stuff the boots tightly
take some fucking balm, put loads on the boot
let it soak in
wrap towel around boot
Softly bash the boot with the hammer- don't hit the toe, only where to soften
There ya go
I was born in the same year Dr Martens were invented (1960) and I've had many pairs. To make them truly 'yours' you simply have to go through a couple of weeks discomfort after which they become as comfortable as slippers. There are no shortcuts or easy fixes. My latest 'For Life' pair arrived yesterday and I'm going through the 'discomfort' (pain) period right now. It will pass. Don't bash your DM's.
nice! i'm just lazy and don't want to go through the period myself. lol
Same, I'm just going through the pain like in the good ole days.
I just started my discomfort with my new steel toes.
paul greenwood been trying to break mine in for two years now. They still kill my feet.
I have a 5 year old pair that's brand new and is the most comfortable shoe I've ever had. Took me a long time to, but stick with it, use thick socks (preferably wool)... you'll have great shoes for life.
I just did this yesterday BEFORE finding this video. I was a lot more hardcore with the hammer though, lol. Luckily Dr. Martens are freggin durable AF. I also used the shoe laces to bind the boot folded in half to really wear in that uncomfortable toe area. Worked like a charm....however they do end up looking more worn in...that's not something that bothers me though. Thank you for the video. Some of us want to "earn" our boots without crying after every wear. :)
Hey how about wrapping the towel around the hammer. Might have more control and will be able to see if u are deforming or scarring the shoessss. Just a suggestion. Like the hair btw Anime Betty.
that's actually a really good idea! And thank you :)
Of course! Just like seeing people living life outloud.
or just a sock over a rubber hammer.
I LOVE this video and your excitement! I keep on putting it on and on just to know there's someone as excited az I am for my first pair of DMs :) so happy! I love your method and I'm at the stage with the heater right now! Hope it's gonna work since I've got them yesterday after weeks of waiting and I couldn't wait to put them on, but now that I know how impossible is to wear them without trying the hammer way... I'm on the way to use it! Hope it's gonna work for me as well! LOVE YOUR VIDEO AND WILL KEEP watching it over and over! Cheers from Bulgaria :)
Thank you so much! I hope my method works for you and you have an easy break in period with your new boots and wear them for many years to come! Do let me know how it works for you :)
I have 2 pairs of Dr Martens and I've never had to break into them and they were comfortable the first time I wore both of them
wow that's so lucky. I wish I could have docs that were just comfy
same but I have 3 pairs
The doc martens that are made in England are the most comfortable while they're brand new believe me I found some in a flea market and they're extremely comfortable brand new and broken in.
i have a MIE pair and in my opinion, they are way harder to break in. I have the cherry red color and the leather is different- better quality; way more stiff and thicker than the made in asia pairs i have. maybe i just got a weird pair since they were on clearance. lol
Hamzah Zafar I hope you can help me!
I can't decide between two sizes. My size and a size bigger. In my size, my foot feels very "compact" and I have not as much freedom than in those who are a size bigger... I can't decide! I'm scared to take the bigger ones because I think they could get even bigger when I've been breaking through them..
So glad I found this vid. Wore a new pair for a friends wedding this past weekend and I am bruised and blistered to hell! Cant wait to try this method!!
ouch, that sounds not so good! I hope once you bash them up a little they won't give you any more problems! :)
i know you probably won’t see this but THANK YOU so much! you literally made breaking in docs so easy ✨ thank you!
You're welcome! So glad it helped you!
Right off the bat o my god so awesome you go girl keep up the good work
+spukke247 thank you!
To break them in I usually just wear them around the house for about two weeks before I start using them all day, my oldest pair are over 10 years old and are so soft I use them as slippers
I'd rather wear them out immediately! Not wait 2 whole weeks lol
thefuumanchuu I could never be a shoe beater
You sound savage yet down to earth. Kudos for you.
I just bought a new pair of Dr.Marten Broken In version from ebay for about 90 dollars in women size 9. It feels nice.
ooh nice! i have yet to buy a pair of broken in ones, i hear great things about those!
thank you sososososososo much for the video, seriously, so useful!
yay I'm really glad! :)
Best video ever. "Hammertime"...
Which leather type are the docs in this video? They don't seem to be patent but they look shinier than the smooth leather version.
Federico Ortiz its the regular version, I just take care of all my shoes and make sure to treat them once in a while with a moisturizer.
It would hurt me to do this to a pair of brand new boots, but seeing as I've had mine for over two years and they still hurt my heels like hell, I'm willing to try ANYTHING
hope it works and helps your boots!
Did the wonder balsam come with the shoes, or did you have to separately purchase it?
i had to purchase it separately. i believe it was $20
You said to Not bang on the toe area. The pair I have now, hurts the outer sides of my big and little toes. Do you have any suggestions for that?
Suhey Saravia yes I actuslly made another video with the same pair of boots and I put a new insole in which made the toe area too tight. You can stuff the shoes super tight with slightly damp newspaper to stretch them out and such!
thefuumanchuu Thanks for your reply! =) I will give it a try
Slide the boot over a broom stick or shovel handle and bend the toe and work the boot. Works almost instantly.
Thanks for the advice. I just ordered a pair of the MiE Arthur Docs, so I'm anticipating a tough break-in period!
oh man, I have one pair of MiE's (the red pair) and they're so much harder to break in than regular ones! mine are still kind of stiff! I don't wear then as much since they're my babies, though. so I guess I can't really say from experience. haha.
I'm thinking of also using "blister-proof socks" and "Body Glide," an anti-blister balm. I'll check back in to let you know how it goes. Thanks again!
+Maikeli7: Motovlogger Since 2007 they've got blister proif socks? I'd love to know how those work out for you! there are also those special blister Band-Aids too that work really well! do keep me updated, please. I'm so curious. thanks!
Mine hurts on the top of my feet how do you get extra space?
Shove some space filler in there so the boots can stretch out. You can use newspaper or towel
What was the last pair of boots in the lineup at the beginning of the video?
those are steel toe engineer boots by Cactus
Mine gave me Scarpes on my heel and circular part of the back of my foot any reason for this?
That'll go away once the boot is broken in. Meanwhile I would suggest using blister bandaid and also getting high socks and folding them down to protect your heel in that area.
this was so helpful, thank you!
i'm glad it helped!!
Thanks for the video! It was helpful! I always buy Martens in size 7 because the 6 gives me the same uncomfy place as you said, in the top of my feet! And also, put them in is a nightmare, is a battle in between my foot and the boot! But, I´m thinking in buy size 6 and see if I can hold them with your method! Thank you so much
You're welcome, I hope this helps you! I'm a size 6 as well and I used to buy size 7 but would hate how much my foot would slide around once the boot got broken in finally. So now I buy size 6 and just break them in like this and haven't had a problem.
Wtf is this nonsense they are working boots.. So put them to work and break them in the old fashioned way..
lol it's gonna to hurt a lot
I was thinking the same
@@MasterofPlay7 and that's the fun part, the satisfaction of breaking them in, it also adds a story to the boot besides being hit by a hammer repeatedly
@@Lara-234 but it hurts so much. first day for me. wintergrip boots, extra stiff.
No
ever use a rubber mallet ? just a suggestion . very cute, nice shorts !
Blas Mindieta I would.... If I owned one hahaha. All I had when I wanted to make the video was that hammer. Maybe next time. And thank you!
Blas Mindieta I
Dove, its not your boots unless you break em in to the shape of your foot.
It sounds weird but after torturing my feet for several days with a brand new first pair all the other pairs after were no problem to break in. Its almost as though my feet evolved into a shape that fits them right. Only shoe to give me some problems after are my made in england oxbloods
Nice!!! Those are my dream pair
Wore mine for a couple hours a day while at home for about a couple of weeks. They fit like a glove now.
WHAT BOOTS ARE THOSE? THE ONES ON THE RIGHT AT THE VERY BEGINNING
those are steel toe engineer boots from a brand called cactus.
NEVER USE A HAMMER TO BREAK IN BOOTS!! Use Dubbin wax or Dr Martens Wonder Balsam to soften the leather.
I also use wonder balsam. Hammer works faster for me though.
@@thefuumanchuu few hammer blows to the naggen has also been known to fix dumm dumm
Ever tried mink oil? It worked for mine
@@thefuumanchuu No offense but the word balsam is pronounced "ball"-"some"...LOL! Good video on those cute boots! Now you have me curious how those feel to wear! Thank you!
@@LCasson2417 haha I wasn't sure how to pronounce it 😅😅😅 honestly ivr done this to multiple pairs of boots and my painful break in is minimal!
Hey! I thank you soooo much for your tips! i have my docs (black lack) one year and cry every time.
Thank you very much!
hope it helps with your future pairs of boots! :)
Why not use the paper you pulled out of them?
where are the other boots from? love them! :D
i h they're Cactus brand, from Amazon many years ago.
I got my first pair of Dr martens yesterday as an early birthday present!!
nice, happy birthday!
Thank you! Just what I needed :)
You seem like a really fun person to be around.
oh thank you :) haha. i'm a bit weird. hope this video helps!
How long have you had your channel?
about 4 years?
where did you buy and what tyoe
LeafME alone I got these at the doc martens store in NYC. they are the regular classic style
I do metal work , having said that , I’m curious as to the type of work you do - because I like to know how much they can handle (the boots).
I go through boots pretty quick , thank you for sharing by the way 🤙🏽.
I am a hairstylist. Nothing close to metalwork lol. Ive had these boots a total of 5 years at this point. And they're pretty bald in the sole. Otherwise they don't look too old and I wear them every day.
Better method....soak them daily in dubbin or similar product, for a few weeks before wearing, them continue to do so for a couple of weeks. Slowly softening is better for longer lasting boots.
hey! whay style or # is your Dr Martens? please let me know :)
hello! these are the 1460 Smooth
I love your humour. This video is funny and probably helpful for those who have a hard time with their new DMs. I've never had to break into my Docs. Have you tried other methods like a lot of wonder balsam and a hair dryer?
haha thank you. yes, ive tried that but I feel like the hair dryer only gets a part of the boot warm at once rather than the whole thing, and putting them near a heater or in the sun wrapped in a bag or towel with lots of balsam makes them overall more soft and bendable than the hair dryer method- for me, anyway.
+Fuu Manchuu how much is the wonder balsam? Thx!!
+SallyWen not too much. About $10-12?? And it lasts forever too
Mine hurt my feet so much and I just got them yesterday, so thank you I will try this
Jayla Pierson I hope it helps break in your shoe! :)
WhAt type r those doc martens
These are the classic style!
Does this work with patent leather docs?
I've done it on black patent docs and it works, but i would say to be REALLY careful as you dont want to permanently mark the patent, since patent leather scuffs like crazy and the marks don't come off.
Goodness. Good boots... I hope they are comfy now
I'm still wearing them to this day! :)
You can fill zip lock bags with water and stuff them in the boot and freeze them to stretch them out a bit.
I hope this one will help me.. i have blisters already.. 😭 my first DM gave me blisters and it hurts me so much.. but I will try what you did.. hope it works for me.. thanks so much for this..
hope it helps you as much as it helps me!
Thank you kind lady, my boots are hurt my leg, i hope my martens will do a good work after i break them in. :D God bless
I hope it works for you and they are comfortable soon!
In Germany we just massage them while watching CZcams Videos. Sometimes even punsh them with the 👊, it's also a great Stress Reliefer.
Amazing bro....👍😁
I would never hit my precious docs w a hammer
To each their own
Does anyone know quick tips for breaking in the patent leather Doc boots?sorta stiff,but still not as awful feeling as thicker leather boots to break in.Thnx to anyone who knows,and gives me answers ;)
Thick socks. Unfortunately with the patent leather you can't break them down by this method because it'll ruin the patent finish. However if you double sock, it'll protect your feet and ankles a little better while you suffer through the break in process!
Just lacerated both heals out on a walk my new dms, limped all the way back, now they are going to get beaten with a hammer.
Hope it works out, feel better!
🤣🤣 this comment is so amazing.. I know how you feel
My boyfriend bought doc martens I got so jealous I bought one pair for me too. He has hobbit feet, so nice smooth docs. I have princess feet so mine are hard, so let's do the docs Gymnastic!
This strategy was quick and simple . 👍
i have scars around the ankle from my first pair and its not going away
Same. Haha. It's just a part of life
The extra material on the inside was hurting the top of my foot real bad (it would curl and press down), so I used a rotary tool to get rid of it and it did the trick
oh yeah, i always thought it was weird that they sew the tongue of the boot to the show like that. it's super uncomfortable in new pairs.
you always earn your doc's : ) have a purple 1460 took about 2 months to get them right for me its always above my heels that have to deal with : ) good video
I guess I'm a cheater then ;) mine always get me in the heel if I'm not wearing proper socks, doesn't matter how old they are.
Interesting! Nice tutorial. I just bought my first pair of DMs today.
I wonder how you come up with this method??
+Thomas from Denmark thank you! I came up with this method because trying to wear them in was taking too long and I used to do ballet. There are various ways to break in pointe shoes, including stepping on them, bending them, putting a lot of force on them, so I figured a hammer is easier than me trying to break them in by hand since these are boots, not ballet shoes. :)
thefuumanchuu
I see. Maybe I won't do the hammer, but twist and press them with my hands. Maybe heat them up with a hairdryer?
Why is it important to block out the shoes with paper or towel, before you begin?
Thank you for the answer.
I'm strong 😉
+Thomas from Denmark you can totally use your hands and a hairdryer. I just used a hammer and my radiator instead 😅 I stuff the shoes tightly first so that as the leather softens with heat, the pressure of the towel inside the shoe will stretch it a little bit. also, stuffing the shoe helps (i think) keep the shape of it while I'm hitting it with a hammer. But whenever I am looking to stretch shoes and don't have a shoe stretching apparatus, I always stuff them.
I greased them in, used a heat gun, and just twisted those things everywhich way possible, with al my might.
I worked like a charm - the boots are totally comfortable!
can dogs wear dr Martin's Woof Woof
Brian Mckenzie what kind of doggo are you?
a tall dark and handsome one,well so blind women keep telling me.
hit it from all angles
I do deep knee bends and push ups wearing new shoes to break them in. I was searching Wonder Balsam and found your video. You are super cute, even in the poor light, haha. Balsam is pronounced like "ball some".
I bet I have as many shoes/boots as you haha
thank you! yeah I totally mispronounced it. lol. oops.
+Fuu Manchuu I loved it!
I just bought a size bigger than I regularely use (wearing true to size was unbearable when I tried them at the store) and they only are annoying near my toes. They are getting better, though.
my first pair were a size bigger, but they stretched out and now they are so big. lol. hope yours don't end up like mine
My heels were bleeding for 2 weeks straight when i broken in my first doctor martens, i bought them in a vintage store so i thought they they would be a little easier to break in. Boy was i wrong
those are even harder to break in! but lucky you that you have a vintage pair now!
mine are rubbing my heels like crazy,,can i use anything else instead of balsam?
you can also wet the leather from the inside a bit. this will make the leather softer and then you can widen or transform it as you want. but be careful with drying and dry them slowly (maybe with some old paper)
alternatively you can wet the newspaper and pack the heel of the boot tightly and leave to dry in a warm place to stretch it a little bit. I would also suggest wearing boot socks and using blister band aids on your heels as well.
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Thanks !!
What kind of docs are those
The original ones
How much does an 1460 original cost?
I think $140 or something idk
Actual breaking in starts at 7:40 ish. Youre welcome
My method of breaking in boots is to soak them is warm water until thoroughly saturated then shake out the excess water and wear them until they are dry.
interesting!
At least you got the right size for your feet. I feel like so many people get their boots two sizes too small. Typically the break in pain is around the top of the foot and around the heel, but I've heard of people saying their toes are cramped and hurting. That shouldn't be happening >~
yeah, i don't get that. just buy shoes that fit :/
though they DO loosen a little when you break them in. whatever floats your boat, though!
I jus my dr martens yesterday the one i have are dr martens 1460 pascal virgina a black pair
Nice!! How are you liking them?
Why are people hating? lol. Anyway, nice video! What shoe size are you?
yiela thank you! my shoe size depends on the shoe, to be honest
ba salm....i don't know how but in our state, people pronounced it as "bay sam"
LOL you're funny. I don't have dr martins, but I got good ideas for my cowboy boots. I think I'll try coconut oil.
hope it works for you! :)
love you so much
Lony Soirez thank you! ❤
I don't understand all the trouble with ''breaking'' Dr. Martens. They were comfortable the second i put my feet on them. And for how much it cost , I will never, with an conscient mind beat it up.
Some pairs are already comfortable. Some pairs require breaking in. I have 2 pairs that were comfortable and didnt have to do anything to them.
Do a review video of Solovair boots. If you like Docs, you're gonna love Solovair.
I'll check them out! I'm always looking for new boots. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@thefuumanchuu Solovairs are the real Dr. Martin. They're still in the same Factory & Use the original machines used to make Dr. Marten's! They still use the old materials & better quality leather. Wider Toe Box & much easier to break in. $220
this could have been a 2 minute long video , but instead of that a 13 minute video .. can you just get straight too the point where i could break my brand new Dr martens please
I want all your boots
Everyone in the comments are going off on how you took forever to start the tutorial... ladies and gentlemen... you can skip ahead in the video 💀🤦🏻♂️
crazy, right? to just move the bar forward a few minutes. lol
Or just get to the point. Its a tutorial not a about me video
Any body that thinks they have to spend more than $20 on DM balsam, you don't. I used a leather shoe polish called Dubbin Kiwi and it works just as good. [disclaimer] this worked for me and other shoes it doesn't mean it will definitely work for you!
If you buy the Dr Martens shoe care kit, it comes with the Balsam and the Dubbin....Dubbin is not the same or a replacement for the Balsam....
I think I'd use a mallet, great video! Thanks
definitely a rubber mallet! i didn't have one unfortunately. :(
@@thefuumanchuu you could easily buy one
Hey! Those boots that weren't Docs...what are they?? 😊 Thanks!!
those are steel toed engineer boots from a brand called Cactus! they're one of my faves. super cheap and heavy
Stop hating, if you don’t like the video don’t watch it
Or...keep the docs warm near a heater (or not) and condition them inside and out with liquid mink oil. And wear then around all day.
Yea but it changes the color of the leather.
@@justjax518 more natural leather maybe, but not docs. They’re so overly corrected and dyed.
@@MrRyu1er idk I saw a video of someone putting mink oil on there docs and the color changed.
@@MrRyu1er they get like a different hue
ive had mine for 8 months now and i still get blisters
oh no, i'm sorry to hear that :(
would be ready to show it at anytime there is a hole on each side it s cal D martins
or leave a brick or phone book on them in different areas sides
Gonna apply this technique, after wearing them I eventually get ankle sores
awesome! let me know how it works for you :)
+Fuu Manchuu Yup yup yup, since I have only one pair. I gotta buy more! :)
Seems too hard i guess i’ll just take the pain
It doesn't even seem hard at all what
I love your hair ❤️
Thanks!