How Long Does It Take To Wear In My New Shoes?Updated 5 days ago

All feet are different, as are all shoes. So there is (unfortunately) no standard answer to this. Shoes wear very differently based on your feet and based on the material of the shoe. While there are tricks to soften shoes (they can even be stretched by a cobbler), the best way to wear your shoes in… is to wear them! See below for a breakdown of all the materials we use and how they wear. 

Leather

Most customers find our leather shoes wearable from the get-go, but some feet need a little more help than others to get their new shoes feeling 100%. Our leather-lined/leather upper shoes can stretch up to 8-10% over any pressure points if needed, but won’t give too much if they’re feeling like a perfect fit. Leather is a natural material, so it will soften the most with age, whilst allowing your feet to breathe.

If your leather shoes are feeling snug upon the first few wears, we recommend wearing your new shoes at home with thick socks, before wearing them out and about! The socks will apply extra pressure on the leather upper, and will help to fast-track the break-in process. 

PU Upper

Polyurethane (PU) is a man-made material designed to simulate leather, so it reacts similarly to wear over time, softening to accommodate the shape of your feet. However, it does not have the breathability of leather and may take a little longer to soften. We use high-quality PU for our non-leather styles, which a lot of customers find more durable and comfortable long-term than leather.

Canvas

Canvas shoes may feel stiff for a little longer than expected, but persevere with some thick socks and the hairdryer trick from our Fitting Hacks Guide, and you should be rocking them in no time.

Nylon Upper

Similar to canvas, nylon is a woven material, so it may take some wearing in to soften. Many of our nylon styles are lined with PU to simulate the softness of leather against your feet.