Member Contributer Lobster Posted June 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 3, 2011 Today I scored a nice pair of lightly used Diadora leather riding boots. They are just a touch on the large size even with my thickest riding socks on. These are the leather versions and don't have major plastic all over them. Do you think I can soak these in water for a few hours and let them dry in the sun and have them cinch up a little bit? They don't need to shrink much...and I only paid $50. I'm open to any ideas...thanks. boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CharlesW Posted June 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 3, 2011 Today I scored a nice pair of lightly used Diadora leather riding boots. They are just a touch on the large size even with my thickest riding socks on. These are the leather versions and don't have major plastic all over them. Do you think I can soak these in water for a few hours and let them dry in the sun and have them cinch up a little bit? They don't need to shrink much...and I only paid $50. I'm open to any ideas...thanks. boot Maybe an insole to take up some space? While the water treatment might shrink the leather uppers, what happens where they meet the sole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 3, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 3, 2011 Put on weight? . . . . . I would try the insole first. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Today I scored a nice pair of lightly used Diadora leather riding boots. They are just a touch on the large size even with my thickest riding socks on. These are the leather versions and don't have major plastic all over them. Do you think I can soak these in water for a few hours and let them dry in the sun and have them cinch up a little bit? They don't need to shrink much...and I only paid $50. I'm open to any ideas...thanks. boot Maybe an insole to take up some space? While the water treatment might shrink the leather uppers, what happens where they meet the sole? I agree......You'll never get the whole shoe to fit trying to shrink it.... But a Doctor Scolls(or whatever) inter sole while do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Insole and two pairs of socks if needed. :+1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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