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How to soften New boots

  • 19-05-2006 10:09am
    #1
    ifah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 576 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I bought a new pair of Oxtar Matrix 2 boots last week but there is no sign of them softening out yet and it's causing me problems with the gear (up) change. The sole/back of the boot is so stiff that I'm having trouble when I try flick up the gear lever with my toe (no flexibility in toes).

    Does anyone have any top tips to soften them out ?

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    NiSmO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭NiSmO


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  • #3
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Walk around your house in the for the day and they'll loosen up. I did this with my AlpineStars when I got them and it worked a treat.


  • #4
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    I bought a lovely pair of boots and walked around the house in them for about 6 hours. They weren't perfect, but after about 3 days on the bike, they had softened up enough. You'll sweat a bit but they're real comfy anyway.


  • #5
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,537 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    You shouldn't have to bend your ankle up very much to change up. If the gear lever is on a splined shaft, try loosening the pinch bolt, removing the lever and replacing it one notch lower. If it's attached to a linkage, there's usually an adjuster somewhere.

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