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Originally Posted by BrianH
Just soaking the things in hot water overnight, putting them on wet, and enduring a good 6 miler gets about 80% of the break-in period out of the way. A light coat of Neet's Foot oil on the OUTSIDE, along with getting smoked a few times while wearing them, finishes the job.
At SOPC, that process will probably take less than 48 hours  |
That and a good saddle soaping before walking in them usually does it for me.
I also prefer to break them in on MY time, so if I get a hot spot, I can take care of it right then, and stop when I want.
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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