Charlie007
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What's the best way to stretch a leather riding boots? Thanks
Stretching a leather boot
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Enfys
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I saw something on Facebook the other day - so it MUST be true 
Take a Ziploc bag, partially fill it with water. Seal it, insert into boot, insert boot into freezer. As the water turns to ice and swells, so the leather is stretched.
I currently have a pair of Dubarrys residing in my freezer because I thought "well, what the hell, they cripple me now, so if I break them it can't be worse"
Of course, you could always search high and low for a cobbler (do they have shops any more?) and ask his professional advice
Take a Ziploc bag, partially fill it with water. Seal it, insert into boot, insert boot into freezer. As the water turns to ice and swells, so the leather is stretched.
I currently have a pair of Dubarrys residing in my freezer because I thought "well, what the hell, they cripple me now, so if I break them it can't be worse"
Of course, you could always search high and low for a cobbler (do they have shops any more?) and ask his professional advice
Gift Horse
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A good cobbler or an independent shoe shop will stretch them for you.
Edited to say Enfys we have a good cobbler in North Staffs and 2 really good family run shoe shops so they are out there
Edited to say Enfys we have a good cobbler in North Staffs and 2 really good family run shoe shops so they are out there
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The Fuzzy Furry
Getting old disgracefully
If you can bear it, put on a sodden pair of socks and then the boots.
Works well for stretching the foot section.
I got a pair yrs ago to fit like gloves after taking a tumble out hunting into a deep water fence, filled my boots (literally!) But after careful drying hours later, the boots were a perfect fit instead of pinching my toes like they did previously !
Works well for stretching the foot section.
I got a pair yrs ago to fit like gloves after taking a tumble out hunting into a deep water fence, filled my boots (literally!) But after careful drying hours later, the boots were a perfect fit instead of pinching my toes like they did previously !
Charlie007
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Thank you!! We do have a local cobbler!! I will give them a ring!
Charlie007
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FF the sock thing sounds cold but worth a try!! It's only one boot!
The Fuzzy Furry
Getting old disgracefully
It was horrible at the time and i got a blister! But totally worth ut
Have used similar since then, but with warm soaked sock and then stomping about house and garden for a good hour or so, till the leather on the outside feels damp.