Breaking in shoes?

[Satanfriendly]

I have recently bought a pair of very nice Ted Baker brogues. Great at fitting, great on the first wearing but suffered a nasty gash on my heel the second time out.

Even though I think my choice of sock didn't help (50/50 synthetic) any hints how I could soften the back of the shoe?

Any help very appreciated as it is a shame they felt so good at the start and they are beautifully made

 

[Far Cry Toff]

Heel blisters are usually caused by the stiffness of new shoe soles, usually flex increases with use,...Sorry, use Compeed plasters until they break in.

 

[Olie29]

Heel blisters are usually caused by the stiffness of new shoe soles, usually flex increases with use,...Sorry, use Compeed plasters until they break in.

Il second that, regular plasters are useless but blister plasters are excellent and provide instant relief, I had this a few weeks back and could of run a marathon once I put those on..will never be without a pack now

 

[nick_s]

Heel blisters are usually caused by the stiffness of new shoe soles, usually flex increases with use,...Sorry, use Compeed plasters until they break in.

This is my approach if I suffer the pain of ze blisters.

 

[Satanfriendly]

Appreciated replies and so plasters and possible pain appears the way to go

Never heard of Compeed plasters but look widely available and should get some over the weekend.

Living get in trainers at the moment. Bliss without the blisters

 

[Blademonkey]

I have recently bought a pair of very nice Ted Baker brogues. Great at fitting, great on the first wearing but suffered a nasty gash on my heel the second time out.

Even though I think my choice of sock didn't help (50/50 synthetic) any hints how I could soften the back of the shoe?

Any help very appreciated as it is a shame they felt so good at the start and they are beautifully made

If the shoe is leather lined you could rub in on the inside a few drops of Neats foot oil (rub in to leather where you want it softened up) it will make it supple and speed up the break in process .

 

[Satanfriendly]

Appreciated.

I am determined to make these shoes work for me as they are very nice in all respects. Which makes a change from my usual Doc Marten boots of the past 40 years

 

[Satanfriendly]

Heel blisters are usually caused by the stiffness of new shoe soles, usually flex increases with use,...Sorry, use Compeed plasters until they break in.

Working wonders. A whole day wearing in and not one hint of any pain.

 

[Mark Catana]

When I was a kid my dad would pour clear alcohol like votka in the shoe and let it soak right before you would use it. The alcohol evaporates quickly but the shoe would take the shape of your foot.
It works every time though the shoe has to be 100% leather.

 

[Webbo]

The truth is their is no quick fix, proper shoes will nee some time to break in but if you buy quality then the results will be worth it. Also proper goodyear welted soles can be replaced leaving you with wonderfully comfortable shoes with a brand new sole.

 

[Useless shaver]

When I was a kid my dad would pour clear alcohol like votka in the shoe and let it soak right before you would use it. The alcohol evaporates quickly but the shoe would take the shape of your foot.
It works every time though the shoe has to be 100% leather.

Same here. My father also kind of "hammered" the edge of the shoe, to soften it...