OUCH! Breaking in new shoes - Best Way?
May 25th, 2004, 11:35 AM
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When I served for a year in the army mandatorily in Germany, they used to advise to pee in the boots in the evening before wearing them for the first time in the morning...
I found that too yucky and never tried it and I assume that sandals won't hold it as well as boots, but you might want to try it... ;-)
I found that too yucky and never tried it and I assume that sandals won't hold it as well as boots, but you might want to try it... ;-)
May 25th, 2004, 01:27 PM
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Calamari -
Rick's post will work very well for leather shoes. It is also an old Boy Scout trick, but you have to get them wet, soaked to the core, and then walk them dry.
hsv - Breaker boys, young boys who worked at the coal breakers sorting coal from slate by hand, used to pee on the cuts of their hands to speed up the healing process. So you could have stretched your shoes, healed your blisters, and saved a trip to the WC all at once.
William
Rick's post will work very well for leather shoes. It is also an old Boy Scout trick, but you have to get them wet, soaked to the core, and then walk them dry.
hsv - Breaker boys, young boys who worked at the coal breakers sorting coal from slate by hand, used to pee on the cuts of their hands to speed up the healing process. So you could have stretched your shoes, healed your blisters, and saved a trip to the WC all at once.
William
May 25th, 2004, 01:40 PM
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I've never had to break-in my Rockport Pro-Walkers (always solid black). People don't believe me when I tell them they're the ONLY shoes I take to Europe. If I took another pair, it would be like cheating.
May 25th, 2004, 03:08 PM
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Calamari: I bought a pair of Geox Respira walking shoes a couple of weeks ago at Nordstrom's Rack in Mission Valley. The most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. We were hiking in the jungles of Puerto Vallarta last week and not a blister.
May 25th, 2004, 03:36 PM
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Barbara - I went to Nordstroms once to buy shoes. First I had to find a sales person to help me. And she helped me very little. She looked so disinterested in selling shoes and couldn't answer any of my questions and wasn't willing to ask any other salespeople. I haven't gone back.
May 25th, 2004, 08:28 PM
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Treesa - I cannot believe they sell Giox shoes at the Nordie outlet in Mission Valley. I wish I had time to get down there. Sounds like there are a few of us from S.D. hanging around here.
May 26th, 2004, 03:38 PM
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Hi Barbara,
The move to Tulsa went VERY smoothly, even with the trips to Vegas and Italy in between! Thanks for asking. I hope your daughter's doing well.
To keep on subject, I swore I'd wear my Naot sandals every day until they fell apart...four years later and still going strong!
The move to Tulsa went VERY smoothly, even with the trips to Vegas and Italy in between! Thanks for asking. I hope your daughter's doing well.
To keep on subject, I swore I'd wear my Naot sandals every day until they fell apart...four years later and still going strong!
May 26th, 2004, 04:04 PM
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Aawww Poor Calamari, that stinks!! I have tried on some Clarks recently and found the leather very stiff and hard.
I bought Munroes..black soft like butta leather and have worn them every day (well, almost)...
I just read in Real Simple magazine that you should get them wet, slightly, and then wear them..they will soften and conform to your feet.
Buy lots of moleskins!!
good luck ))F))
I bought Munroes..black soft like butta leather and have worn them every day (well, almost)...
I just read in Real Simple magazine that you should get them wet, slightly, and then wear them..they will soften and conform to your feet.
Buy lots of moleskins!!
good luck ))F))
May 27th, 2004, 12:14 PM
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My new Clarks sandals (leather Sunbeat) arrived yesterday and were perfectly comfortable--I've worn them for 2 days now without a problem, but I bought a wide width to be on the safe side.
I also love my 4 pair of SAS walking shoes; here in California they're available at Gottschalks, among other places. Now I'll have to check out the SAS sandals.
I also love my 4 pair of SAS walking shoes; here in California they're available at Gottschalks, among other places. Now I'll have to check out the SAS sandals.
May 27th, 2004, 12:42 PM
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I posted this on the sandle thread also...but Munro's are my shoes of choice. I have taken them to Europe several times and NEVER had a problem with my feet. They are very comfy even on the cobblestone areas.
If you have not found a shoe yet, then hurry to the store today and at least try some on and see if they work for you.
Oh...if you buy them be warned that they last forever! They truly do keep their shape and hold up for years.
If you have not found a shoe yet, then hurry to the store today and at least try some on and see if they work for you.
Oh...if you buy them be warned that they last forever! They truly do keep their shape and hold up for years.
May 27th, 2004, 06:15 PM
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Thanks for all the tips. One pair of the Clarks are working out fine. Did a trek through San Diego Zoo yesterday with 50 first graders and they were fine. The other pair worn only around the house went back to the store without a hitch. I am set on utilitarian type shoes and now am free to buy less practical ones in Firenze. Hope to catch the Cole Hahn sale near Pza. Della Republica.
