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Some boots, like cowboy boots, have a narrow space in which to fit your feet. This often means they are tailored to your foot so they’re more comfortable to walk in, but it also means they can be hard to put on. Some boots have to be laced up correctly for a snug fit, which is important if you’re walking for long periods or hiking. Wearing the right socks makes a big difference, when it comes to comfort as well. Hold on to your boot straps, pull up and read on for tips on how to slide your feet in with ease.
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Wear boot socks. The right socks will help you put on cowboy boots. Wear boot socks or ribbed athletic ones that go up to your calf. The sock material will help you wiggle your feet into boots along with your body weight. [1] X Research source
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Sit down on a chair or bench. It will be easier to push your heels into cowboy boots if you’re sitting down. Use the side of your bed to sit down on as long as your feet fully touch the ground.Advertisement
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Use the boot pull straps. Many cowboy boots have pull straps located on the sides and top of each. Insert your index fingers from the front with the tips facing backwards. Open the tops wide as you hold onto the straps. If you don’t have loops on the sides of your boots, grasp the sides with your hands. [2] X Research source
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Place your foot in the upper portion of the boot. Pull the boots up by pulling on the straps. They may go on all the way, or they may stop before your ankle is flush with the heel. [3] X Research source
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Stand up and put the boot heel on the floor. While keeping your fingers in the loops, use your body weight to step down as you pull one boot up. Your foot should slide into place. [4] X Research source
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Lace underneath the bottom eyelet. Start by lacing underneath the bottom eyelets on both sides of each boot. This will help you criss-cross the laces using moderate to high tension, depending on how snug you need to make your boots.
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Start lacing underneath the bottom eyelet. To relieve any pressure at the base of the boots, start criss-crossing the laces from the top part of the bottom eyelet. All consecutive eyelets should be threaded from underneath. [5] X Research source
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Criss-cross the laces. The criss-cross technique is common, but also the most comfortable to wear with boots. After you lace the first pair of eyelets, criss-cross each lace to the opposite side by threading underneath each eyelet.
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Loosen up the laces from the top down. To put on your boots easily and not mess up all your hard work lacing them, loosen the laces from the top. Only loosen the top few laces at first. Check to see if your foot will fit and if it doesn’t, loosen up one or two more at the top.
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Wear the correct sock material. Cotton or polyester socks will make your feet smell to high heaven after you take off your boots. Wear wool socks or at least a wool blend. Steer clear of ones made entirely out of nylon, cotton or polyester. [6] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
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Use your body weight. As your muscle flexes, it might allow you to push a tight boot all the way down. Remember to keep your laces snug at the bottom at least, so your boots don’t slip.
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Wear liner socks. Liner socks are worn between your boots and regular socks, and they snugly hold your feet in place. Find some made out of wool, but about half the thickness. Opt for synthetic material that wicks away moisture or something like silk, if you can’t find wool. [7] X Research source
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Double knot the laces. To prevent your boots from slipping while you walk, or your laces coming undone; double knot them. After you lace and tie your boots like normal, tie them again using the butterfly loops. [8] X Research source
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Find thick socks. You don’t want your boots to slip around your foot at all while you walk. To make sure you prevent this, find thick socks. Look for socks about the thickness of fleece or made out of fleece themselves. [9] X Research source
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- Choose boots that contain elastic panels around the boot upper.Thanks
- Leather boots will stretch slightly and mold to fit your feet over time, so size down.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.langstons.com/cowboy-boots-buyers-guide.html
- ↑ https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/western-boots-information/
- ↑ https://www.lucchese.com/fitguide
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHp4nzzCSac
- ↑ https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/crisscrosslacing.htm
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/how-to-avoid-smelly-feet/
- ↑ https://hikinglady.com/the-gear/boots/socks-sock-liners/
- ↑ https://sectionhiker.com/hiking-boot-lacing-techniques/
- ↑ https://goneoutdoors.com/keep-heel-rubbing-boot-12061834.html
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