How to break in to your new football boots

All excited about your new pair of football boots? Well, the bad news is, you can’t wear them in a competitive game any time soon. Nope, new football boots will give you sore feet and blisters and this will continue, until your feet and boots get used to each other. This getting-used-to process is referred to as ‘breaking in’ of boots, something which is very important for all football players.

Back in the day, the number one option for footballers breaking in new boots was to soak the boots in warm water, which allows the leather upper to fit to the foot. These days, modern materials are softer, and boots made from such material do not require as much breaking in time and regimes. However, it is still recommended that footballers should follow some tips to prevent any form of injury.

First and foremost, make sure that your football boots are the correct size, and fit you well. Rub Vaseline on all of the contact points on the foot that might be in danger of blistering, such as your toes and heel prior to wearing the new boots. Rubbing Vaseline will help prevent blisters forming by reducing friction against your skin.

Whenever possible, try wearing your new football boots to walk around in naturally, like walking around the garden or a local park. This will help your feet get used to the boot and vice versa. During football training sessions, gradually introduce the new boots into play. This means, playing in them for a few minutes, and then reverting back to your usual pair. Continue wearing your boots for longer spells until they feel comfortable.

If you still cannot seem to break the boots in, then you may try dampening the upper slightly before using them. Take care not to use hot water, as this can melt the adhesives used on the football boot. Just dampen the upper of the boot with a sponge in warm water. Use a shoe stretcher or stuff your boots tightly with newspaper after use. This will help keep the boots in good shape, and will also keep the moisture out of the football boots.

If after all of this, you still have problems breaking in a new football boot, then try using them after regular short intervals. If they still give you problems, then you should seriously consider replacing them.

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