Boot issues

[RadSav]

So the left didn't fit the other guy either ?

  My thinking too!

[Alchase]

Or like mine, my right foot is 1/2 a size longer then my left and my left is 1/2 a size wider then my right, 

 LOL

[JimmyHoffa]

Or like mine, my right foot is 1/2 a size longer then my left and my left is 1/2 a size wider then my right, 

 LOL

You might be an easy one to track. 

[coachcw]

Or like mine, my right foot is 1/2 a size longer then my left and my left is 1/2 a size wider then my right, 

 LOL

that could get spend in less you find a weird buddy that oppo

[jackelope]

So the left didn't fit the other guy either ?

  My thinking too!

Never worn by anyone. Never had an issue with the left foot in any other boots.

[HawkCreek]

I like the start wet and wear dry method, but it really seems to accelerate the wear on a boot. Wearing them soaked seems to double or triple the miles on them.

Soaking leather lets it absorb so much water it expands. The leather expanding against the stitches causes the leather to be cut. It is not a good method for longterm leather care. Works well enough for sheaths and what not (known as wet forming) but you dont soak them only hold them under a facet for 10 seconds or so. I know other people still like and use the soak and wear dry but it's tearing up your boots for no reason.

[Alchase]

Or like mine, my right foot is 1/2 a size longer then my left and my left is 1/2 a size wider then my right, 

 LOL

You might be an easy one to track. 

I have a tendency to walk in circles when tired, LOL

[Labredog]

I had a similar pair of the sportiva's a few years back, kept thinking they would get along with my feet. They never did, the right foot always had to much pressure on the top of my foot right behind my toes. 150+ hiking and hunting miles later I returned to REI and upgraded to Zamberlain's my feet have never been happier. ...Happy feet=Happy hunting!

[Jonathan_S]

Depending on the boot and how its held together obenaufs may be a bad idea. I was told to throw it away and not let it near my lowa boots from lathrop and sons. They said it will eat away at certain thread materials and adhesives.

Yep.  I had two pairs of Wolverine work boots.  I sprayed the first pair down several times through a winter and they broke down while the sole was still brand new.  I mean they ruptured, every stitch just fell apart.

The second pair lasted a couple years without any problems...and without any Obenaufs.  I'm in agreement

[fillthefreezer]

Soaking leather lets it absorb so much water it expands. The leather expanding against the stitches causes the leather to be cut. It is not a good method for longterm leather care. Works well enough for sheaths and what not (known as wet forming) but you dont soak them only hold them under a facet for 10 seconds or so. I know other people still like and use the soak and wear dry but it's tearing up your boots for no reason.

ive gone away from typical leather boots because of this and the shrinking over time. nubuck rough out leather with triple stitch is the hope now

[RadSav]

I hunt the westside in October and November.  So if my boots can't take being soaked I guess I'm in serious trouble!

[jackelope]

So I did about a 4 miles RT hike with these boots on with about a 70 pound pack a few weeks ago, and then a 6 mile'r with a light pack last week and they're starting to feel better. I did skip the eyelets around the pinch point for the first hike. Not sure if that helped or it was just the walking but they're getting better.  I think these boots will work out fine in due time.

[C-Money]

I have Obenauf's... I'll give that a go first.

Thanks fellas.

Good stuff. I use it on my Whites/Nicks routinely.