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I post this here because there are some specialists.
I just get my first pair of engineer boots from Viberg, with Teacore Horsehide in 2005 last. The size is perfect when I put them on.
But the question : Is it normal that I struggle to pull them off so much? I heard that is normal, but seriously I fought like 10/15 minutes to remove my left boot last night. The right foot was easy to pull off.
I ordered a Boot Jack that will arrive today, but I wanted your advices on that because they are expensive boots and I dont want to waste money.
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Yes, it's pretty normal. They'll free up with time, but a boot jack makes it so much easier.
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Boot jack is the way. Even on my boss boots I’ve owned since 2020, I still use mine( pesky right foot ). However, I think the leather lining on mine plays a role in tightness when taking mine off though.
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Its perfect with the boot jack. Thank you for the answers.
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Red Wing 8092
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Hi,
I'm after tapping into the collective knowledge:I've always used shoe trees for my shoes to preserve the shape, reduce creases and generally care for them when they're not part of a regular rotation.
I've never thought to do this for my boots (a couple of coats of obenaufs a year and the occasional brush to get rid of dirt seems to be enough to keep them going.)
Cleaning up a pair of old Whites SDs for the autumn/ fall got me wondering whether 'boot trees' could be worthwhile to keep the boot's shape during the summer when they're not getting much attention.
My shoe trees won't fit and are clearly the wrong shape for the White's 55 last, probably because of the arch support.Does anyone use "boot-trees"?
Any recommendations for something that fit White's boots?
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I’ve never really used shoe trees or boot trees. I take that back, I do have one pair of shoe trees and a pair for some Viberg slippers, but only because I bought them years ago.
To me, shoe trees make the most sense if you’re a suit-and-tie guy wearing dress shoes every day and you want them to stay looking as immaculate and structured as possible. For heritage footwear, I’ve just never really understood the obsession with them.
Unless you’re storing your boots in a way where they’re getting mashed down, stacked on top of each other, or otherwise losing their shape, I don’t really see what a boot tree is accomplishing. It’s not taking out creases, it’s not preventing patina, and it’s not going to stop the leather from molding to your foot over time. I’m sure it can help maintain the general shape and structure a little bit, but ultimately wear is going to dictate what your footwear looks like, and a shoe tree isn’t going to change that.
I know there are die-hard shoe-tree people, and that’s fine. I’m just not one of them. I also know plenty of guys who are really into heritage footwear who never use them and feel pretty much the same way.
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@northsouthdenimguy Agree, I have a couple pairs that I rotate, really only use after a long, hot day. i figure the cedar sucks up the moisture
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Although cedar is porous, it really doesn’t pull out nearly as much moisture as people seem to think. If moisture is the concern, you’re probably better off lightly stuffing them with newspaper or another absorbent material, or using a boot fan or some other form of airflow.
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Natural Lous
