https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:28:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-458018 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:09:41 +0000 Louise 458018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must have been soooo lucky with mine they took no breaking in at all there was a little brief discomfort around the tongue area of my ankle but no wounds, mine are 1/2 size too big perhaps that's why? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-458003 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:46:51 +0000 Scarlet 458003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a determined teenager I remember wounds from breaking them in. But once they are broken in nothing is more comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457853 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:19:11 +0000 Elly 457853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have docs, but I have a good friend that swears by wearing surf socks or neoprene booties made for the beach/pool/scuba while breaking them in. A thin pair won't stretch the boots out too far, but they are snug (to prevent blisters) and provide that extra cushion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457837 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:38:24 +0000 Vani 457837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jean, I feel your pain. Since I don't get enough wear on any boots here in Florida, my docs from the last season are still not broken in. I have been wearing them around the house a few hours everyday to do that - but more so to get rid of the annoying squeaking! I love how, except for the minor ankle discomfort and the SQUEAKING, the footbed is soooooooo comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457497 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:00:12 +0000 Angie 457497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of breaking in for that type of Doc - and then suddenly, they feel like slippers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457490 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:53:06 +0000 lyn* 457490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two pairs of docs. Neither required breaking in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457437 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:45:28 +0000 ironkurtin 457437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thirded... unfortunately new docs come with some pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457432 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:39:59 +0000 Mander 457432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Every pair of Doc Martens boots I've ever had is like this. Wear thicker socks or moleskin or something to protect your ankle for a while, don't wear them all day long the first few times, and after a few wears they will be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457374 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:35:15 +0000 catgirl 457374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, I think they have to be broken in. Once that's done, just like a horse, they will be all YOURS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-and-breaking-in#post-457361 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:26:01 +0000 greenglove 457361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought a new pair of mid-calf boots and the part that hits my front ankle where the tongue is hurts. Will they break in? A bigger size is way too big and these are plenty long.<br /> Anyone have experience??Should I keep and trust they will soften? </p>