https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 23:29:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210727 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:55:47 +0000 biscuitsmom 210727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ive never heard of wetting your feet/socks to break-in shoes or boots! I will *definitely* give it a try...the only shoes that feel perfect from the start are my SAS ones- especially 'freetime' you can wear them up to 12 hours from the very first time..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210571 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:04:30 +0000 stringy 210571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that sounds great, just what I need for this new pair. I'll have a look next time I'm at the chemist's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210554 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:39:06 +0000 Elly 210554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you can find moleskin in the foot section or bandaid section of the local drug store. It is a soft fabric with adhesive on the back-- you usually stick it to the inside of a shoe that has a sharp place, but can also apply it to skin that hasn't been damaged yet. The kind with foam backing in my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210550 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:28:17 +0000 stringy 210550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear this - I just bought some plum ballet flats and although they felt fine in the store, I'm noticing the back digging in to me a bit on my left foot now I've got them home. </p> <p>What's this moleskin for helping wear things in? I've been putting bandaids on my feet if I'm anticipating a rough spot. Moleskin makes me think of those expensive little notebooks - I'm sure that can't be what people are using </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210500 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:30:39 +0000 Maya 210500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find crinkly patents are much softer than smooth patents. These are very soft:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/me-too-prissy-black-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/me-too-prissy-black-patent</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210471 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:10:10 +0000 Elly 210471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no patent leather for that reason-- I cannot stand to wear a pair long enough to break them in (even over multiple wears)-- which is weird because I can and do break in boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210442 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:02:00 +0000 PalmFronds 210442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow thanks for the question and answer to this post ladies! I had bought a pair of lovely Cole Haan nike air patent shoes and was horribly disappointed they were not more comfy during my crazy several hour first-time wearing. But now I have some hope after all Seems like patents need a bit more time to really break in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210439 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:50:11 +0000 Maya 210439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have wet feet or feel a tight spot, put on some thick socks and spray them down with water. Then walk around the house with them in the shoes. I agree with Kim: I no longer bother with shoes that hurt right from the get go. Even if I think I can make them work, it never happens, and I have wasted enough time and money trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210354 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:54:05 +0000 Angie 210354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question!</p> <p>It really depends on the ped. For example, Dr. Martens need lots of breaking in and then overnight they feel like slippers forever more. Me Toos usually don't need any breaking in at all. </p> <p>Shoes should be relatively comfortable from the word go. That's the Golden Rule. But they also require *some* breaking in - especially patent shoes and patent trimmed shoes. Some shoes need to be stretched in certain areas if you have wider feet. I like to wet my feet and pop them into sockless shoes and wear them around the house for a couple of hours. Then I break them in for a couple of hours on the road after that. </p> <p>I have high expectations for boots because I can wear them with socks so they are broken in at 4 hour intervals a couple of times before they make the 8 to 12 hour stretch. Most of my shoes have insoles so that they feel extra soft. </p> <p>I give my shoes a few wears and then they should be broken in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210306 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:26:24 +0000 Queen Mum 210306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>that's kindof what I was saying Maya and Mama... sometimes you discover these little issues after you have tried them on and purchased them and often those can work themselves out, but if they already hurt in the store, I don't get them with the hopes that I can "break them in"... does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210305 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:21:42 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 210305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to side with Maya on this one. The Born Lovely flats (possibly my fave shoes ever) fit like a dream in the store, but the first full day of wearing them left me with a bit of chafed skin (blister-like) on the back of one heel. I knew it was the kind of discomfort that would work itself out, but I did wear band-aids for the next few wearings. I like the idea of the other tools in Maya's new-shoe arsenal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210300 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:13:30 +0000 Maya 210300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can never tell how shoes will wear until I wear them. I just make sure I'm prepared: bandaids, moleskin, blister block stick, insoles, and heel grips. </p> <p>I know in theory shoes should be perfect from the start but this is seldom thr case for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210293 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:05:13 +0000 Queen Mum 210293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would agree. I know I have had shoes where there is the tiniest bit of rubbing on the first wear or so, and that tends to work itself out, but if they don't already feel great in the store then it's best to move on to another pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210287 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:52:59 +0000 Lana 210287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seem to recall the same thing, Louise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210248 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:22:43 +0000 Louise 210248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got a feeling Angie has said in the past that the right fitting shoes shouldn't need breaking in? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210172 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:01:14 +0000 Barbara 210172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What say you, Miss Angie the fab? We can hardly wait! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210166 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:58:23 +0000 Crystal 210166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to hear Angie's response. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-the-right-way-to-break-in-shoes#post-210156 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:52:21 +0000 Lisette 210156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have heard your tales of trying to fit your fussy feet and I confess they are one of my favorite features because I have fussy feet of my own, so I follow your recommendations with interest. For instance, you recently wrote up your love for the Miz Mooz line and I picked up a pair on clearance to try them out. They are a winner with me too -cute, funky, and very comfy! Putting them on the first time though got me thinking. I know that shoes should fit well and all but assuming they do, what is the best way to wear them in the beginning so that you don't get blisters callouses or worse? </p>