I learned something new today, cotton socks might be the culprit of blisters and synthetic socks are better. Thanks Mackenzie!

How to break in your boots. You wear them. The end.

Great video! You can also briefly soak your boots in water and then wear them for a full day of walking. As they dry, they will conform to your feet. This has worked for me since the 1990's.

thanks for the tip

Nice job and video MacKenzie!

Vasque Contendor GoreTec my favorite

Absolutely the worst idea ever to soak your boots! As a former boot fitter, you will NOT be able to tell if you have natural hot spots in the boots or if it's caused by water! Blisters form from 3 things, heat, moisture and friction. You just did a hat trick (all 3 hockey reference) when breaking in your boots with water! The most important thing to do is your socks selection! For heavier boots the thicker the sock should be. Your sock is wicking the moisture off your foot and out of the boot! There was also not a single thing said about the fit if your toes bang the front of the boot when going down and incline (mountain). If they do you either have too small a boot or laced them wrong. She didn't even address the lacing and variations you can do to make them fit better! Lace lock, skip a set of holes if you have a high instep. And she didn't even mention how to check for a proper fit when you first get them! Lace them up with proper socks, not cotton (at least she got that right) then thrust your foot forward in the ground, stop kneel down and stick your index finger behind your heel. If you can't the boots are too small. If you can just get it in good. If you can wiggle your finger around they're too big. That my friends is BOOT FIT 101! I resoled a pair of Basque Sundowners 3x before the cobler said he just couldn't do any more. I even wore out the nylon shank so it popped when I walked. LL BEAN, hmmm not sure this is a great video for testing boots!

beautiful kitchen!

This video got me browsing boots even though I only hike about 6 times a year

More Mackenzie! Moar!! M O A R ! ! ! ❤️

Anyone who’s ever played baseball as a kid remembers the leather treatment solution that you’d wipe your baseball glove down with? I always use that with new leather boots and shoes, works like a charm...... you might have to do it a few times over a few weeks but trust me, it will definitely work

Great 👍

I like your energy in the vid.

What about "heating them up" in front of a heater or in your hot car then wearing them? I did that to leather boots by accident after wearing them in the rain and they fit soooooo much better.

Gee willikers, this video is peachy keen! #STOKED

This was not quite the guidance we got in Army Basic Training in 1993. In fact we received no guidance😂😂😂. Thanks for great video

Just use them as a daily shoe. When I break my hiking boots I do yard work and things around the house

I forgot L.L Bean even existed

I was watching a video then accidentally clicked this, I’m rather enjoying it tho, great tips!

Thanks for sharing!!

I’ve been waiting for this build for two years 🥲

Just ware vans high tops with an insole they work great

I love this girl! She’s so positive & happy! Super knowledgeable too!! Plus, she makes me want to hike. Something I thought I really couldn’t do anymore because I’m too heavy! Way to go on the body positivity!!! I need new hiking boots too & these look super comfortable & durable!! ❤️

🙂Funny. And she's pretty but she knows she's pretty so I'll just say Loved it 💚💚💚

I love ❤️ all of LL BEAN Clothing , Boots , Sneakers , Coats, hats , gloves awesome

Awesome job. You are adorable!!

Exactly!!! If the fit is off too much its never going to break in, will definitely break your foot in tho.. had that problem with Ariat boots

I don’t know why I’m here man; it’s 2:49 I ate a whole bowl of ramen, life’s good, don’t know why I’m here. :)

They look great. I’d buy them.

Please bring back the rainbow lake patchwork jacket again, is such a pretty jacket and you guys released it in the mid '70s, their ultra rare piece for sure and I've been hunting for awhile, I even live in man and been searchin but no luck.....

Once I tried on a coworker's worn out old boots and they made me walk bowl legged just like him. Lol. So it got me curious and I went to a used shoe store and started trying on various used boots & shoes, walking around in different pairs. It was eye opening. It was like walking around in someone else's skin. Sometimes it was hilarious. Sometimes you have no choice but to adopt the previous owners gate and manner of walking because the shoes are so worn out from walking like that person that the soles are so shaped from walking patterns totally unique to that person. Some you couldnt tell any abnormalities but others, lol, others you obviously immediately adopted the previous owners swagger. It's hilarious sometimes. I highly recommend the experience. Lol.

How to break in your new hiking boots: Go hiking!

Mackenzie, you are great young lady! Your enthusiasm is outstanding and FUN. (I’m still grinning!). I look forward to seeing you in more of these informational videos.

After the break in period, If I like the support, can I wear my hiking boots as daily boots?

That’s one amazing lady.

🔥🔥🔥

Can I use these for roofing, too. I struggle with other hiking shoes.

Iam taking a hike

Finally a useful ad. Does this work for Doc Martins? I’ve had a pair for a few months I can’t deal with how stiff they are

Pick a nice warm day walk through water untilll boots are soaked and then hike until they’re dry!

Look bottom line if your hiking your prolly gonna get blisters so just get out there and do it. They happen get used to it. You’ll be better off in the end🙌

I love it 🥰 you are so funny

I’ve always had issues with blisters, thanks so much for the tips!

L.L. Bean is my rapper name.

I just spray them with leather conditioner and wear two pairs of thick socks and walk. It's fool proof for comfort.

You are so entertaining!

Are those timberlands available anywhere? I miss mine from awhile back

Great advices. Thank you.

Wear them and go hiking

Is wearing them step 1? Is there a step 2?

Just wear them. Done. Lol

Thanks!

These were some great tips! Great video!

Great video. Thank you McKenzie!

I learned a ton about boots today. Cool!

Thanks McKenzie 💪🏼🫡

Go hiking.

🤣HOW MANY TAKES TILL YOU GOT THAT BOOT CATCH RIGHT?' Even if once it made me laugh!😁

They'll never blister your feet if you let someone else break them in. 😳🤯🤭😉

Is the cresta boots waterproof?

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This is so helpful! Thank you!

Nice tips 👍 Maybe add a video on different lacing methods for better fit.

Thank you ❤ I am very grateful 🙏

These seem really loosely laced. Do you really hike for hours with them laced like that?

I’m a physical therapist and your foot should never have to battle the shoe upper just so the shoe fits. This is why people have bunions. A shoe should just fit, if it doesn’t, get another shoe.

Where are they made?

so helpful and fun!

Was gonna be .mean but you nailed it girl

I wear size 13w..to break in...on the side note I would like holler at this woman❤️

Walk.

Here’s my lifetime tip. You CAN wear different combinations of socks and liners on different feet.

But what if I don't want to pick a spot that's close to home? If I travel outside of the country just to break in my new booties will it make a difference? This is too much pressure

Get them wet and walk works great, not talking about soaking but get them wet.

No f**king way! I wear my trail running shoes on the mountain day 1 of having them. Breaking in boots sounds like a pain! 😂

Not doing any of this in Timberlands.

What if you are 74 years old and my feet hurt now. Do you have boots that are designed for older feet, that like to walk up hills?

Nancy Sinatra - “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” 😆

So, I actually learned a lot from this video. 👍 Bonus: I loved her spunky and fun spirit 😀 Mackenzie seems like a fun person to be around

How much are these

Someone told me get a cotton ball rub them down with alcohol It works on LEA THER.

How did i even get here. Like who really doesn't no how to break in hiking boots. You put them on and go hiking.

Need a full time CEO Rob.

Main way to break in your hiking boot - Actually GO HIKING!

LL Bean has very few insulated, waterproof hiking boots. Their assumption seems to be that nobody hikes except in summer.

Go to the ocean! Jump in! Walk 20 miles! Constantly change socks! Rinse and repeat the next day! Your boots will be broken in, and your feet will be tougher! Win win!

Where can I buy 🤔 these at 😎😎

considering the price and supposed quality I would expect zero break in

Great tips, I'll definitely be following when I make my next hiking boot purchase👌

Boots breaking in your feet 🦶 after 4 weeks 😂

One great tip is putting them in the over at nothing over 190, and then wear them until they cool down. You can also wear them in the shower and then wear them until they’re dry. Don’t listen to the people saying to wear them while you sleep, you need to let your feet aspirate otherwise you’ll get trenchfoot. Another myth is using nail polish remover or vinegar, don’t do this, this will ruin the boots.

that she advised not cotton socks! really people that not know what they are talking about making videos...

do leather boots need oil

And if you were brought up to NEVER were anything but slippers inside your, or anothers, house?

Just wear trail runners. Problem solved

Step in a bucket of water, and wear them walking until they dry.

It takes more than 3 easy steps to break in your boots.

Hey McKeinzie, hey girl, hey !

So just wear them 🤣

You put boots on in bathtub fill with warm water soke boots,then go walking for a while at least a hour or 2, then let dry and put on next day repeat if not feeling right...