SPC(P) Delcina Myers81556<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My first drill weekend I received a new uniform and new boots, 1/2 size bigger than I normally wore in the past, and within that night I received a huge a** blister on the back of my heel. Anyone have any good tips/advice/tricks to break in the boots OR to not get blisters? I had a blister on my other foot, but not as bad.How do you "break in" new boots?2014-03-22T00:30:32-04:00SPC(P) Delcina Myers81556<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My first drill weekend I received a new uniform and new boots, 1/2 size bigger than I normally wore in the past, and within that night I received a huge a** blister on the back of my heel. Anyone have any good tips/advice/tricks to break in the boots OR to not get blisters? I had a blister on my other foot, but not as bad.How do you "break in" new boots?2014-03-22T00:30:32-04:002014-03-22T00:30:32-04:00CSM Michael Poll81910<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>well the first thing I would advise you is get boots that fit... 1/2 size to big you will get blisters no matter what. Once you do that, follow the guidance that others have stated. The only way to break in boots is to wear them... ALOT.Response by CSM Michael Poll made Mar 22 at 2014 11:36 AM2014-03-22T11:36:52-04:002014-03-22T11:36:52-04:00Cpl Private RallyPoint Member82052<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Get boots that fit properly so your feet do not slide around in them. If the boots are black leather combat boots soak them in water for a good while . I know this sounds crazy then walk around in them for a good bit. Then when you are not wearing them physically flex the boots by hand. That's how I did it. Overall new boots equal pain for about a week until they are " broke " in.Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2014 1:42 PM2014-03-22T13:42:36-04:002014-03-22T13:42:36-04:00SGT Nathan Huff82213<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>well for one it sounds like your boots are to big for you. <div>so 1: get smaller boots</div><div>2: wear them when not at drill off and on for the next few months to help break them in.</div>Response by SGT Nathan Huff made Mar 22 at 2014 4:07 PM2014-03-22T16:07:23-04:002014-03-22T16:07:23-04:00SFC Michael Hasbun82231<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Dunk you're boots in water, get them completely saturated. Put them on, cinch them up, and wear them until they dry. You may have to do this more than once. But as they dry, they will better conform to your feet...Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 22 at 2014 4:25 PM2014-03-22T16:25:22-04:002014-03-22T16:25:22-04:00Cpl Private RallyPoint Member82243<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Google it how to break in New boots, or YouTube it good info.Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2014 4:38 PM2014-03-22T16:38:10-04:002014-03-22T16:38:10-04:00WO1 Private RallyPoint Member82396<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Look around for other boots and check fitting before you buy them.<div><br></div><div>As for breaking a pair in, I would say just wearing them around and even showering in them is a great start.</div>Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2014 9:12 PM2014-03-22T21:12:19-04:002014-03-22T21:12:19-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member82421<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>honestly, ive had issue boots pretty much since I cam in the army and only bought a pair of "the new hotness" when I was a DS since I knew I would be on my feet all day. But all I have ever done is made sure I had them tied tightly from the toes to the calf and let them wear in. Now I wouldnt wear them like that for a 15k or something dumb, but for daily use they would break in just fine and once they were comfortable enough I would then just tie them normally. No special socks or nothing, just tie them tight. <br>Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2014 9:50 PM2014-03-22T21:50:32-04:002014-03-22T21:50:32-04:00SSG Robert Burns82436<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>2 Words...Manchu Mile. Your feet will be broke in too. <div>But for real what SSG Williams stated is correct. Blisters are caused by friction. You need to reduce the friction wherever you can. Starting with wearing the proper fit boot. Then identify your "hot spots" and mole skin them up.</div>Response by SSG Robert Burns made Mar 22 at 2014 9:58 PM2014-03-22T21:58:04-04:002014-03-22T21:58:04-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member107638<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would try wearing a pair of dress socks inside your green socks this helps tremendously. Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 5:35 PM2014-04-21T17:35:57-04:002014-04-21T17:35:57-04:00CPT Aaron Kletzing109332<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I used to shower with the new boots on, and then walk up and down hills and stairs with them on for awhile. Obviously not long enough to bust up my feet. But that always worked for me. I have also heard about people wetting their boots and then rubbing shaving cream into the leather to make it more malleable. I used to do that with my old baseball gloves, but never tried it with boots.Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Apr 23 at 2014 6:26 PM2014-04-23T18:26:18-04:002014-04-23T18:26:18-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member110143<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gasho, looks like everyone has given you good advise. like all think it takes time to get them where you want them. Just take care of your feet and the boots will too.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 3:31 PM2014-04-24T15:31:39-04:002014-04-24T15:31:39-04:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member125106<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Soak them and walk in them until they dry.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 6:38 PM2014-05-12T18:38:54-04:002014-05-12T18:38:54-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member237199<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It sounds like you may have gotten the blisters because the boots were too big.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2014 2:17 PM2014-09-11T14:17:15-04:002014-09-11T14:17:15-04:00Sgt Packy Flickinger240183<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>two pair of socks?Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Sep 13 at 2014 10:30 PM2014-09-13T22:30:48-04:002014-09-13T22:30:48-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member240192<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tighten them up. Get them soaking wet. Let them dry while wearing them. Repeat.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2014 10:44 PM2014-09-13T22:44:28-04:002014-09-13T22:44:28-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member241285<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have always just walked through the blisters; build up those callouses and you don't get them any more. However the downside is your feet look all F'ed up.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2014 9:34 PM2014-09-14T21:34:33-04:002014-09-14T21:34:33-04:00SFC Kenneth Hunnell242700<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>get correct size boots <br /><br />Then until blister heals wear two pair of socksResponse by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Sep 15 at 2014 9:35 PM2014-09-15T21:35:23-04:002014-09-15T21:35:23-04:00SFC Benjamin Parsons313684<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hate to do a commercial here.<br />In the early 80s I discovered Thorlo socks in the PX. Expensive, but drastically eased all my foot/boot problems. Very durable too.<br />To this day its the only brand in my sock drawer.Response by SFC Benjamin Parsons made Nov 6 at 2014 11:53 AM2014-11-06T11:53:36-05:002014-11-06T11:53:36-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member443954<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What ive learned from doing 12 mile ruck marches is soaking them and wearing them is the best way to break in new boots. Also you could try wearing a pair of boot socks over a pair of dress socks too. But getting a pair that fits your foot is the biggest thing you can do to minimize the issue.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2015 10:47 PM2015-01-29T22:47:34-05:002015-01-29T22:47:34-05:002014-03-22T00:30:32-04:00