Boot "Break-In"!

[HyperFX]

I'm looking for info about:
BREAKING-IN BOOTS!

When I get a new pair of boots, I usually put Neatsfoot Oil on them several times to preserve, soften, and waterproof the leather. I wear them around the house a while, and then ride in them a few times before they are finally broke-in.
I have a pair of Alpinestar Tech 8's that I have never been able to break-in. Neatsfoot Oil liberally applied more than a dozen times, as well as a dozen practice rides, and I still can't feel the brake pedal or shift lever, not to mention feel safe while riding in them.
Recently, I bought a pair of Beriks (thank you, Mark Smith!) that have been used for a few months. But, I still don't feel comfortable riding in them, even after I have applied Neatsfoot Oil four times, and practiced in a couple of times, and worn around the house for more than 4 hours. They are very close to being broke-in, but I still don't feel safe trying to shift, and brake at race speed.

So...
Please, let me know what you do to break-in your boots.

[Blazing MX]

May 19, 2008 20:26:47 GMT -6 HyperFX said:

I'm looking for info about:
BREAKING-IN BOOTS!

When I get a new pair of boots, I usually put Neatsfoot Oil on them several times to preserve, soften, and waterproof the leather. I wear them around the house a while, and then ride in them a few times before they are finally broke-in.
I have a pair of Alpinestar Tech 8's that I have never been able to break-in. Neatsfoot Oil liberally applied more than a dozen times, as well as a dozen practice rides, and I still can't feel the brake pedal or shift lever, not to mention feel safe while riding in them.
Recently, I bought a pair of Beriks (thank you, Mark Smith!) that have been used for a few months. But, I still don't feel comfortable riding in them, even after I have applied Neatsfoot Oil four times, and practiced in a couple of times, and worn around the house for more than 4 hours. They are very close to being broke-in, but I still don't feel safe trying to shift, and brake at race speed.

So...
Please, let me know what you do to break-in your boots.

I've done this a couple of times and it's worked both times. Doesn't take long either and now is the perfect time of year to do it. Put your boots on, fill them up with water and mow the front and back yard (not using a riding mower ). That's about all it takes, just don't put them in the sun to dry. After they are dry, go ride and they will loosen up.

[honda499]

thanks jeff i will do that i am getting some alpinstar boots

[honda499]

we just now ordered the alpinstar boots they are sweet probably be here on friday or so yhanks

[honda499]

they shipped and they should be here tomorrow

[F.O.G. Racing]

so, did you get them yet?

[honda499]

no they will for sure be here tomorrow

[honda499]

they just showed up they are ready for action

[HyperFX]

May 19, 2008 21:16:32 GMT -6 Blazing MX said:

I've done this a couple of times and it's worked both times. Doesn't take long either and now is the perfect time of year to do it. Put your boots on, fill them up with water and mow the front and back yard (not using a riding mower ). That's about all it takes, just don't put them in the sun to dry. After they are dry, go ride and they will loosen up.

Thanks to everyone that offered useful break-in info!
I tried the "fill 'em with water" technique, with a twist, (I filled them with water, and then practiced in them for about an hour) and it worked! They loosened in all the right places without loss of protection.

[honda499]

glad to help hahahahahahahahahaha