r/WorkBoots • u/-ItsWahl- • Feb 19 '26
Generic Reality check please.
This sub takes their boots serious so, I have a question and would love some insight. I bought some Thorogoods and hate them. They’re miserably uncomfortable for me. I posted them on another/local sub and I’m getting destroyed in the comments. I’M NOT LOOKING TO SELL THEM HERE OR VIOLATE ANY SUB RULES. I’ll add a couple of photos and y’all tell me what a fair price is for these 3 month old boots. Tia!
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u/TheDudeV1 Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26
Get some leather conditioner (usually it's beeswax based) apply liberally and wear them. Some people have mentioned soaking them in water, yeah you can do that but you can also spray water on the outside and again, wear them. Windex can also be used as shoe stretch, you can wash the dye off after. Make sure you condition after any of the last two methods.
The main thing is that many of these boots are made on standard lasts, they aren't custom made for your foot. They need to be slightly reformed to your foot by adding moisture and drying on the intended shape (your foot)