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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-10-07 11:05 AM Subject: Softening up Boots
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7264	I have a pair of Ariat (I think they are called Star Babies) - like Fat Babies only taller. They have never been comfortable. I feel like I'm wearing bricks when I wear them - I loved my Fat Babies but these are awful. Is there anything I can do to soften them up?
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Crowned Image Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2015-10-07 12:21 PM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
I Chore in Chucks Posts: 2882 Location: MD	got any lexol on hand?
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TheDutchMan01 Reg. Jan 2010	Posted 2015-10-07 1:24 PM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Elite Veteran Posts: 883 Location: Southern Indiana	I had a pair of ariats that were taller and I never could stand them either. I love ariats but that one pair I just couldn't get use to. I finally sold them. You could get some boot stretch spray or clean them with some warm soapy water and rub some black rock on them and wear them around the house while the black rock soaks in. I did this with a few new pairs of boots that had some tight places and it worked well.
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MS2011 Reg. Mar 2005	Posted 2015-10-07 1:29 PM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Own It and Move On Location: The edge of no where	Chunk them and buy something else.
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-10-08 5:52 AM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7264	MS2011 - 2015-10-07 1:29 PM Chunk them and buy something else. This is what I am really leaning towards - just being a tightA$$ though! I do have Lexol - maybe I'll try that!
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lindseylou2290 Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2015-10-08 11:33 AM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Expert Posts: 2457	Pick up some Skidmores - SLATHER the boots, put the boots in a dark plastic bag, leave them in the sun for a day - you'll have super soft boots. Skidmore's won't darken the leather and is very reasonable in price - you can pick it up online too.
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-10-09 5:44 AM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7264	lindseylou2290 - 2015-10-08 11:33 AM Pick up some Skidmores - SLATHER the boots, put the boots in a dark plastic bag, leave them in the sun for a day - you'll have super soft boots. Skidmore's won't darken the leather and is very reasonable in price - you can pick it up online too. Thank you for the suggestion! I actually HAVE some Skidmores! I will try this this weekend!
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lindseylou2290 Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2015-10-09 10:00 AM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Expert Posts: 2457	Griz - 2015-10-09 5:44 AM lindseylou2290 - 2015-10-08 11:33 AM Pick up some Skidmores - SLATHER the boots, put the boots in a dark plastic bag, leave them in the sun for a day - you'll have super soft boots. Skidmore's won't darken the leather and is very reasonable in price - you can pick it up online too. Thank you for the suggestion! I actually HAVE some Skidmores! I will try this this weekend! No Prob :-) I hope it works well for ya, we use it all the time on our good boots, work boots, my good purses .... Also - You can slather it on the inside of the boot where it rubs on your leg. That worked real well for my best friend a couple weeks ago on a pair of Tony Lama's. Edited by lindseylou2290 2015-10-09 10:01 AM
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mervyn11 Reg. Sep 2007	Posted 2015-10-09 1:10 PM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Veteran Posts: 197	It is Friday......I read this (twice) as "Softening up Boobs"...... And Gail JUST left the building... Sigh.
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-10-10 7:22 PM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7264	lindseylou2290 - 2015-10-09 10:00 AM Griz - 2015-10-09 5:44 AM lindseylou2290 - 2015-10-08 11:33 AM Pick up some Skidmores - SLATHER the boots, put the boots in a dark plastic bag, leave them in the sun for a day - you'll have super soft boots. Skidmore's won't darken the leather and is very reasonable in price - you can pick it up online too. Thank you for the suggestion! I actually HAVE some Skidmores! I will try this this weekend! No Prob :-) I hope it works well for ya, we use it all the time on our good boots, work boots, my good purses .... Also - You can slather it on the inside of the boot where it rubs on your leg. That worked real well for my best friend a couple weeks ago on a pair of Tony Lama's. I have them in the bag trying this thanks!
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-10-10 7:23 PM Subject: RE: Softening up Boots
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7264	mervyn11 - 2015-10-09 1:10 PM It is Friday......I read this (twice) as "Softening up Boobs"...... And Gail JUST left the building... Sigh. Oops!
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