Help! My boots are still too tight!

Sometimes a boot fits great front-to-back and in the heel, but is a bit too tight over the instep. Here are some quick tips to fix a tight leather boot:

• Wear them around the house on carpet to break them in and mold to your feet. Your body heat and movement will help the boot begin to loosen and mold to your feet without scuffing the soles (in case you need to exchange for a larger size).
• Put on two pairs of socks, then wear your boots for an hour or so. This may be uncomfortable at first, but once you remove the extra socks, even a few millimeters of stretch could be all you need for the right fit.
• Stuff a baseball or similar object into the area of the vamp that feels tight and leave it overnight. This will stretch out the instep and save your feet the pressure of pressing back on the leather to stretch it.

Remember, leather can stretch a lot and adjust over time. And for the right fit, the goal is to have them snug, but not so painfully tight that your feet go numb or hurt.

Watch our boot modification video at time stamp 4:40 to hear Will discuss this process!