6 Things To Do When Your Cowboy Boots Are Hard To Get On

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Yes, cowboy boot lovers, this does happen. Your boots are difficult to get onto your feet. If the boots are still new, it is likely they are not fully broken in yet.

Any new footwear has a break-in period, cowboy boots included.

If you intend to wear them to an important function we suggest buying them well before the event. You must allow for that break-in period. There are other possible causes too. Read on for more information on tight cowboy boots.

Why are my cowboy boots hard to get on?

The single most common reason for this is your boots are too tight. Maybe they were tight to begin with, and you chose to buy them anyhow, or your feet have grown along with the rest of your body.

Either scenario is completely possible. 

The only real solution to this problem is to purchase a new pair of cowboy boots. This time make sure you pick a pair that is comfortable to start with. Try them on and walk around the store with them for a while.

If they are too tight, DO NOT buy them. Instead, select a pair that fits properly. 

Your socks can certainly be a factor

Maybe when you were trying on cowboy boots in the store, you did not have socks on your feet.

Now that you have the boots and are wearing socks, when you put the boots on you are having troubles. What can you do?

When you buy your boots, bring along a pair of the thickest socks you own. Then put them on your feet when trying on cowboy boots.

Doing this will ensure you allow room for your socks within your boots. This can make a huge difference when wearing your cowboy boots. 

Is it normal for cowboy boots to be hard to get on?

Unfortunately yes, but there are things you can do to remedy the problem. One of the biggest characteristics of cowboy boots is the narrow toes in some models.

This is merely a design of traditional cowboy boots. Nowadays, boot makers are creating some models to have wider toe fits. This will make the boots more comfortable.

What you should do is buy your cowboy boots with your comfort in mind in the first place. Then do keep the break-in period in mind too.

After the break-in period, as long as you have comfortable cowboy boots, they ought to be easier for you to get on and off. What else can you do? Continue reading!

How do I make it easier to get cowboy boots on?

You can use either a shoe horn or a boot slip when putting on your cowboy boots.

These are tools designed for the purpose of putting on tight boots or shoes. 

It is also possible to buy a device used to stretch your cowboy boots. Utilize this tool when you are not wearing your boots. There are also a few sprays on the market created for the same purpose. 

One thing you can do without any special tools is to keep your cowboy boots in shape. Try not to let them get too wet.

If they do get wet, allow them to dry before you put them on your feet again.

What is the best advice for dealing with tight-fitting cowboy boots?

The best advice we can give you is to make sure you try on your boots before you buy them.

Wear your thickest pair of socks with them and choose comfort over style. 

You can own multiple pairs of comfortable cowboy boots that are comfortable to wear. Then after your break-in period passes, you should not have any trouble getting your boots on and off your feet. 

Final thoughts

A person need not live with tight cowboy boots. There are things they can do to alleviate this problem.

Of course, if you want the traditional-styled cowboy boots with the narrow toe section, they are going to be a bit tough to get on and off your feet. That is the nature of these particular boots.

Then you can rely on tools such as shoe horns or boot slips to help get your boots on. So folks, buy as many pairs of cowboy boots as you want and enjoy them.