Breakin in boots

[Dwayne OMember]

Hey guys,
Any tips on how to make the breaking in of boots process easier or quicker ???? I don`t like the chances, apart from getting out on the KLX with em on, which sounds ok to me
I didn`t slurge on $$$$ as funds are a bit tight, so I got ANSWER “FAZERS” a 200 model runout special from Ballards. $145 with free socks :woohoo: They will do me to get into the sport!

[DeanMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

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Hey guys,
Any tips on how to make the breaking in of boots process easier or quicker ???? I don`t like the chances, apart from getting out on the KLX with em on, which sounds ok to me
I didn`t slurge on $$$$ as funds are a bit tight, so I got ANSWER “FAZERS” a 200 model runout special from Ballards. $145 with free socks :woohoo: They will do me to get into the sport!

awsome buy mate! I found if you rub plenty of dubbin in it softens them up a bit,dont let them dry in the sun is another good tip,they should last you a few years

ollie

[Peter DanielMember]

Nice looking boots, especially for the price 😆

I have recently purchased a new set of boots, They are middle range Berik’s

To be honest with you i think there is no easy way i walked around in mine for hours before riding in them. They still hurt like hell to ride in for 2 or 3 rides though.:angry:

But my kankles were safe

[Dwayne OMember]

Hey Ollie,
Is “dubbin” the leather cleaner/softener stuff ? I think it sounds familiar.
I walked around in them a bit this arvo, think I might wear em to commute for a few rides to work. Definitely don`t wanna wait to hit the trails in em as stiff as they are !!!
Thanx for the comments guys.
Cheers

[DeanMember]

yeah mate thats the stuff!! it also waterproofs them,I just remembered spray a bit of WD40 on the buckles also after a wash. and last but definatley not least Bandaids/elastplast on the heals for the first few rides:laugh:

ollie

[Dwayne OMember]

Cheers mate,
I`ll try all of the above, HA HA

[Anonymous]

Yeah dubbin is the go. I use it all the time on my footie boots, makes them nice and supple

[Dwayne OMember]

The boots are goin fine, taking some getting used to as I have been wearing em to commute to work last 3 days of the week. Got sick of wet socks mon & tues I can tell ya. Might look funny wearing em on the road but I don`t give a s%@t, my feet were dry & warm. HA HA
cheers

[Anonymous]

Get a few mor rides in and you won’t even notice they’re on your feet. Did you get some dubbin for them?

[Dwayne OMember]

No Moto,
No Dubbin yet, the missus had this other leather conditioner/waterproofer shit that I sprayed on a couple of times. They seem to be softening up already, No blisters as yet either, but I haven`t got any long rides in. It is only 20k each way to work.
Cheers

[Anonymous]

I didn’t get blisters with my boots, it’s not like you’re walking all day in them. You should get some dubbin though, it is definately the best stuff I have ever used to soften leather. It has a grease like texture, but if you rub it firmly into the leather you can feel it getting softer as you work it in. It will be much better than a spray that just coats the surface

[Dwayne OMember]

Cheers moto,
I reckon you are right, I will look into it Still finding my way with the gears etc:blush: :laugh: takes a bit of getting used to.

[Anonymous]

I had the same issue, kept pressing the rear brake lever without meaning to. I still keep hitting it updown a gear here and there. But that’s mainly because I can’t ride a bike. I will get a longer ‘Hammerhead Designs’ gear lever at some point

[Dwayne OMember]

😆 😆 😆 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
You reckon u can`t ride a bike, wait till ya see me out there !!!!!!!!!!
I`m sick of selecting NEUTRAL, & the KLX even has a f#*%@#g light for that :laugh:

[Anonymous]

I hit Neutral up one of the better hills we rode on Saturday and just about survived. it was tough and go for a minute though!

Might need to change the gear oil?

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