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Post by livamino on Mar 18, 2015 18:45:50 GMT
Any tips to break in new long leather riding boots. I forgot how stiff and uncomfortable they can be - can hardly move my ankle! Thanks
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kayjayem
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Post by kayjayem on Mar 18, 2015 19:00:09 GMT
wear them for short periods around the house then you can take them off when they get too uncomfortable
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smalley
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Post by smalley on Mar 18, 2015 19:29:08 GMT
Agree wear them for short periods, do a couple of 'ankle circles' with them on to loosen them around the ankle. I think wear really is the only way to soften them up!
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Post by livamino on Mar 18, 2015 19:43:22 GMT
Thanks, I've only gone and purchased non zip boots - bad move - took over 10 mins to get one off! Need to buy boot pull!
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Post by catkin on Mar 19, 2015 7:34:38 GMT
ride in them as much as possible. Good boots only feel right when you are sitting on a horse!
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Post by Wiltshire Man on Mar 19, 2015 17:40:52 GMT
Take your new boots to Saddlery and they will put a new zip up for you which I did for mine !
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Post by Pepper on Mar 20, 2015 18:31:00 GMT
up and down the stairs.
Talc and plastic bags in early days will help with the on/off :-)
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Post by CarolineNelson on Mar 20, 2015 19:16:38 GMT
Stairs. Initially, wear your new boots in the house and use the bottom step in a stirrup position to 'persuade' the ankle to flex. Really make your ankles bend even if the boots are reluctant! Then, yes, ride in them.
Didn't have zips in my day and to be honest, you don't need 'em!
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Post by livamino on Mar 22, 2015 19:07:56 GMT
I like the talc & plastic bags tip - definitely required!! True regarding zips, I never had them years ago - just get use to the luxury. I'll dig out some bags and walk the stairs
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