Leather boots

[The Pastor]

That's bloody good advice thank you TWR. Plastic bags?

RG, where are the blisters appearing?

I have a problem with a narrow toe on my boots, but I know it will disappear in time (I hope!).

GSXR, you may be named after a bike, but I am not.



there on my heals.


(p.s., 1986 was an awesome year for bikes eh?)

[86GSXR]

GSXR, you may be named after a bike, but I am not.



there on my heals.


(p.s., 1986 was an awesome year for bikes eh?)

Renegade Master, you are correct Sir, I am named after THE Bike




I assume you mean heels, in which case may they soon be cured




Yes, 1986 was a good year. Almost as good as 1985

[The Pastor]

Renegade Master, you are correct Sir, I am named after THE Bike




I assume you mean heels, in which case may they soon be cured




Yes, 1986 was a good year. Almost as good as 1985

It was way better, gpz1000rx baby, pwn ur gsx anyday baby.

[T.W.R]

That's bloody good advice thank you TWR. Plastic bags?

Ha yep Plastic paper wouldn't work to well lols

[86GSXR]

It was way better, gpz1000rx baby, pwn ur gsx anyday baby.

I am unfamiliar with the term "pwn", but I believe it may relate to the GSXR being slightly faster than the GPZ? Of course, I may be wrong. No offence to Kawasaki naturally

[86GSXR]

Ha yep Plastic paper wouldn't work to well lols

Lol, prob not

[NotaGoth]

Rub dry soap into them in the areas in which they are rubbing....

So long as they are leather throughout and not lined with something else it should help...

Rub it in.. Wear them.. Rub some more in...

[RT527]

Im giving it a go now



har har



can't there work boots, and work always gets the cheapest boots.

Try using the health and safety act on them...oh also ring up one day say you cant work cause you have to go to the doctor because the boots they provided dont fit and are causing you pain and discomfort and big bleeding puss sores on your feet....


and for 10 dollars xtra they could buy you boots that fit...or maybe when health and safety have finished with them and fine them a few thousand dollars for endangering your health they might spend the xtra 10 dollars on some boots that fit.....

[ManDownUnder]

The other trick I used once (a LOOONG time ago) was soak the boots in water overnight then put 'em on over a pair of wool socks, first thing in the morning, and walk them till they're dry.

It worked really well for a pair of combat boots I bought (which make great bike boots by the way) but as someone else said - DON'T do it if you're breaking in steelcaps.

[The Pastor]

WOOPS. Ive soaked them and there steel caps..... eeek.


Ive rubbed a whole lot of that wax I found into them as well, i'll let you know how it works.

[bell]

If you've had the boots for over a year then there's a size/shape issue.

Ditto that. Sounds like they're just not the right size.

It's probably also worth your while and $$$ to see a podiatrist. Could be some orthotic solution to your issues. $100 will generally see you walk away with a pair of custom fitted Formthotic insoles as well as your appointment/consultation fee. Best $100 I have ever spent.

Also had reasonable success with a pair of Oliver AT safety boots. They were recommended by a podiatrist as being quite a good boot for people with problem feet, even without going to the extra expense of orthotic inserts.

At the other end of the spectrum I have found the perfect safety boot for my foot - $605. Meindl "Forestry Boot". Gotta look after your feet if you've got a bad back. Some employers recognise the value of decent gear, especially if you're in the bush all day most days.

[86GSXR]

Yes, could possibly be time to retire those boots if they don't improve - good luck with them whatever you decide to do!

Sorry for calling you RG too, my unnoticed typo lol.

[smoky]

ive had them for a year, but damn its a pain in the arse.

Try wearing them on your feet - not your arse

Blisters are not always caused by boots being too tight; but also by movement / friction, blisters on your heel seem to indicate the boots maybe too long - or loose around your heel or ankle. I wonder if soaking and stretching the leather will help at all especailly after a year, try putting something in the toe end of the boot so your heel is tight in the back of the boot, thick socks are no advantage to fitment as far as I can tell.

If you spend a lot of your life on ya feet at work, you need to look after ya feet - spend the money on a pair that fits, or get a gvnmt job and wear nice fitting trousers so ya don't get blisters on ya arse.

[WickedOne]

Go bare foot ya pussy, afterall you ride your damn bike with no shoes!!!!!!!

[The Pastor]

Try wearing them on your feet - not your arse

Blisters are not always caused by boots being too tight; but also by movement / friction, blisters on your heel seem to indicate the boots maybe too long - or loose around your heel or ankle. I wonder if soaking and stretching the leather will help at all especailly after a year, try putting something in the toe end of the boot so your heel is tight in the back of the boot, thick socks are no advantage to fitment as far as I can tell.

If you spend a lot of your life on ya feet at work, you need to look after ya feet - spend the money on a pair that fits, or get a gvnmt job and wear nice fitting trousers so ya don't get blisters on ya arse.

The boots are a nice tight fit, just cheap ones that give blisters.

Go bare foot ya pussy, afterall you ride your damn bike with no shoes!!!!!!!

I would, but there is way more chance i'd drop somthing on my toe, that come off my bike.


Isnt it funny how it always lands just behind the steel cap bit?