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    cityofdelusion
    Joined: 1 Jun 2018

    Check out the section "Break-in" in this article. It should answer your question pretty accurately.

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      SKT
      見習いボス
      @cityofdelusion
      Joined: 26 Aug 2019

      @cityofdelusion great article, thanks for sharing.

      I’m still worried.

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        Nik
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 12 Nov 2020

        The arch on the 55 last is definitely different from most boots. I found it to be comfortable, but only after getting used to it. That takes time. I don't think the arch breaks down, I think you and your foot get used to it if it's suitable, and no shoe can suit everyone. They might just not work for you, but it's also possible that with time you'll come to think they are comfortable in their own weird way. How much do you like the way they look? I find that helps me make the decision.

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          SKT
          見習いボス
          @Nik
          Joined: 26 Aug 2019

          @Nik Thanks for the reply. I’m going to go slow re break in. And yeah I love the way they look so that helps immensely with going through some discomfort. I still can’t quite get over how freaking “robust” they are…in the best way

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            Twistlock
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 31 Dec 2015

            Really great looking boots @SKT !

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              Matt
              見習いボス
              @SKT
              Joined: 4 Oct 2011

              @SKT it’s there but I got used to it. It doesn’t bother me.

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                SKT
                見習いボス
                Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                That’s what I’m hoping. No permanent injuries

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                  Tom Longarms
                  Haraki san Student
                  Joined: 12 Aug 2021

                  New White’s MP Sherman boots - brown dress leather

                  IMG_9379.jpeg

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                    SKT
                    見習いボス
                    @Tom Longarms
                    Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                    @Tom-Longarms great looking boots Tom

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                      Tom Longarms
                      Haraki san Student
                      @SKT
                      Joined: 12 Aug 2021

                      @SKT ✌️ love them

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                        SKT
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                        Wondering, is everyone using shoe trees in their boots?

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                          Matt
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                          Not me.

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                            motojobobo
                            啓蒙家
                            @Matt
                            Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                            @Matt said in White's Boots:

                            Not me.

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                            The journey is the objective.

                            last edited by motojobobo 25 Jul 2023, 11:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                              SKT
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                              @Matt also wondering if you’ve put any oil or conditioner on your roughouts? I’m toying with a little oil to help speed up the break in but worried they’ll get darker

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                                Matt
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                I haven’t done anything but wear them. I usually don’t mess with stuff like that. I only use boot oil when they need it. I never oil anything else like bets, wallets, waist patches etc. I’m a wash and wear kind of guy. And the washing is infrequent. 😝

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                                  SKT
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                                  I’m down with that And the longer I’m around here and wear “this” kind of stuff the more I adopt that philosophy. I’ve been wearing the new boots 3-4 hours a day and they’re already feeling much better. Swapped the kilties out too.

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                                    Matt
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                    I really think between the thickness/stiffness of the leather and the severity of the arch it's really just a matter of getting used to them. I think they feel better than my stock Jobmasters did when they were new.

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                                      SKT
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                                      I can already feel a big difference and I’ve only been wearing them a few days. Encouraging that these old feet can still adapt

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                                        SKT
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                                        Update on breaking in these Cruisers. I’m about 60 hours or so of wear in and they are becoming very comfortable. The prominent arch is no longer a concern. One funny thing is I wore my Iron Rangers after wearing these for a week and the Red Wings felt almost comically light weight compared to the White’s. I may never be able to go back now.

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                                          SKT
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                                          So round two with White’s. I ordered a pair of Ramblers from Baker’s when I placed my order for the Cruisers to take advantage of their sale. I figured I would only keep one pair. Now I’m looking to sell all my other boots because both pair are just perfect for me. Also, I tend to overdo things. 😜

                                          The Ramblers are a little more comfortable out of the box because of the sole and probably because my foot has been getting used to the 55 last with the Cruisers. Love em both. Highly recommend either pair.

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                                          last edited by 24 Aug 2023, 18:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
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