There are 11 steps to breaking in a pair of Doc Martens.
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From factory and harbor workers to punks and goth rockers, Doc Martens have been a popular shoe choice.Even after several years of wear, they last forever and can be polished to a mirror shine.They can be broken in with cast-iron, which can cause blisters, bruise, and a lot of pain.By finding the right fit and starting slow with wearing your boots around the house for a couple of hours a day, you can minimize the pain it takes to break in these classic boots.
If you need to break in a pair of Doc Martens quickly, take out the laces and rub the shoes with leather balm to make them more supple.If you want your shoes to not cause blisters, take out the insoles.When you break in a new pair of boots, try to loosen the heels with a hammer.Wrap the rest of the shoe in a towel to protect it.You can give your Doc Martens an all-over stretch by stuffing them tightly with newspaper or blowing them up with a blowdryer.If you try the blowdryer method, make sure to coat the boots with leather balm.Don't forget to read for advice on how to break in your Doc Martens.Did the summary help you?