The ACNE Boots & Footwear Thread

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#541
ennna said:
Ughhh! I bought the high shafted ones last winter, same size as the short ones I already had for 3 years and same material. The size is also perfect (besides that it's the same size, I can feel it is) but they are not as comfortable as my older ones, so I remembered that I had to break those in too. Completely forgot about that... So I've only worn the high ones one time so far. Oops. But... What I'd do in your situation is to not wear them until your blisters have heeled. After that, wear them with tights for short amounts of time at first and build that up. The leather will get smoother and they will be perfect for years. I can wear the older ones with socks now, but I just feel like new boots that are hard to break in are easier to wear with smooth tights.

Good luck!! Which ones did you buy?
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Out of the box I wore them around the house and they seemed stiff but fine, no pain. So I ventured out on errands and by the end of the 1st hour, OUCH. So much pain as they were rubbing my lower ankles and this thru semi thick socks. Will let my feet recover and then try tights. Thank you for the suggestions and assurance. I kept second guessing the sizing and now of course cannot return them since they've been worn outdoors.

I bought the regular black matte ones, just love the look of them! But the wincing in pain, dainty steps isn't very attractive. :D
 
#542
I'd do what ennna suggests :smile1: they do get so much better! The new black ones do seem to be particularly stiff, I have the Colts and they haven't given my blisters but I do sigh with relief when I take them off :p all my Pistols (older) are super comfy though.
 
#543
annanas said:
I'd do what ennna suggests :smile1: they do get so much better! The new black ones do seem to be particularly stiff, I have the Colts and they haven't given my blisters but I do sigh with relief when I take them off :p all my Pistols (older) are super comfy though.
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Oh wow, I didn't even think about this but I think I've noticed this difference too! I also have the Colts, bought them last year, and they're the same matte leather as my older pistol boots and rifle boots. The pistols and rifles are softer! And I didn't wear the rifles a lot. The colts and high pistols, which I both bought last year, are a little thicker or something?

Did you buy the Colts in your pistol size by the way?
 
#544
ennna said:
Oh wow, I didn't even think about this but I think I've noticed this difference too! I also have the Colts, bought them last year, and they're the same matte leather as my older pistol boots and rifle boots. The pistols and rifles are softer! And I didn't wear the rifles a lot. The colts and high pistols, which I both bought last year, are a little thicker or something?

Did you buy the Colts in your pistol size by the way?
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I got my Pistol size BUT they are a bit tighter, the size up was clearly too big though. And they take definitely longer to break in because I wear them way way less :laugh:
 
#545
annanas said:
I got my Pistol size BUT they are a bit tighter, the size up was clearly too big though. And they take definitely longer to break in because I wear them way way less :laugh:
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Thanks! I bought the Colt boots in my usual size, so one size bigger than the Pistols, and they are a little big. They didn't sell them anywhere here to try on so I ordered them online and got the size up based on reviews I found online. They are OK though, but I was wondering if the size down would have been better. Haha, I don't wear them that much either, they're a lot higher!
 
#546
ennna said:
Ughhh! I bought the high shafted ones last winter, same size as the short ones I already had for 3 years and same material. The size is also perfect (besides that it's the same size, I can feel it is) but they are not as comfortable as my older ones, so I remembered that I had to break those in too. Completely forgot about that... So I've only worn the high ones one time so far. Oops. But... What I'd do in your situation is to not wear them until your blisters have heeled. After that, wear them with tights for short amounts of time at first and build that up. The leather will get smoother and they will be perfect for years. I can wear the older ones with socks now, but I just feel like new boots that are hard to break in are easier to wear with smooth tights.

Good luck!! Which ones did you buy?
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I wanted to let you know that I did what you told me, waited a few days for my feet to heal (they're not 100% but much better) and slipped on trouser socks with the new Pistols. Wore them for about an hour running errands today and there was no pain. Thank you! I was seriously dreading another go at them, since they'd been very painful the first day. I appreciate your advice so much, it's not something I would have thought of doing at all. Who'd have thought that thinner socks would be better than regular? Anyway, thank you again!! You rock! :hugs:
 
#547
gazoo said:
I wanted to let you know that I did what you told me, waited a few days for my feet to heal (they're not 100% but much better) and slipped on trouser socks with the new Pistols. Wore them for about an hour running errands today and there was no pain. Thank you! I was seriously dreading another go at them, since they'd been very painful the first day. I appreciate your advice so much, it's not something I would have thought of doing at all. Who'd have thought that thinner socks would be better than regular? Anyway, thank you again!! You rock! :hugs:
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Yay! They do get so comfy, I live in them (and Chloé Susannas).
 
#548
gazoo said:
I wanted to let you know that I did what you told me, waited a few days for my feet to heal (they're not 100% but much better) and slipped on trouser socks with the new Pistols. Wore them for about an hour running errands today and there was no pain. Thank you! I was seriously dreading another go at them, since they'd been very painful the first day. I appreciate your advice so much, it's not something I would have thought of doing at all. Who'd have thought that thinner socks would be better than regular? Anyway, thank you again!! You rock! :hugs:
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So sweet! You're welcome and I'm glad it worked out :D
 
#552
Surferrosa said:
I've got my eye on some Acne Track boots but before I jump in and splurge can anyone tell me about the sizing and comfort levels? I'm a UK 6, EU39 and have Pistols in a 39.

TIA
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I found them to be quite big! Maybe even bigger than the pistols, because I could fit into a 36 (they sent the wrong size). I'm usually a 37.5/38 and my pistols are 37. I would order the tracks for myself in 37 too. A lot of people size down for the pistols, so without knowing you took your own size in those I'd advise you to take a 38 track boot. The tracks are longer and the leather is softer. So unless you have really wide feet or the 39 pistols are not roomy for you, I'd take the 38.
 
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