kind of an announcement.

[August]

Originally Posted by Sledgehammer427

August, any suggestions?

About what? Breaking in jump boots?

Soak them in water, apply a generous coat of saddle soap, rinse them off good then put them on wet, lace them up (all the way) and wear them until they mostly dry out. Make sure you keep checking that it isn't cutting off the blood flow to your feet. That means you'll be taking the boots off at least once every half hour or so.

After 8-10 hours of this take them off, put shoe trees into them and put them aside until they are completely dry.

Once they are apply a thick coat of polish and buff until you get a high shine. It's a pain I know but you'll end up with a pair of boots that fit you perfectly and will be far less likely to give you blisters.

Oh and BTW I was at the Army/Navy store in Attleboro the other day and they had WW2 style jump boots for sale. Pretty cheap too.

[AVGWarhawk]

Sounds like a fun activity. Everyone needs a hobby!

[Jimbuna]

Looking forward to seeing the pictures

[Sledgehammer427]

Originally Posted by August

About what? Breaking in jump boots?

exactly what I was looking for. Thank you much


Oberon, I may end up going to that one in PA, there is also one in PA the first weekend of June, when my unit will be going.
if I have my stuff together (250 USD for the helmet and liner alone, and yes, I've done a lot of shopping)
I'll try going to the Bulge re-enactment. I love me some winter.