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Hi fellow TK's !!

 

I just received my boots today but unfortunately, like a lot of you guys, they're not wide enough.... I ordered size 11 so they would be wide enough but I received size 10 (44 European). Lenght wise they are OK but they are too narrow. I took them to the local cobbler and she said that the boots were made with quality leather and it was really not a problem to stretch them to fit me. I'm really considering it since it's gonna take 6-8 weeks (probably) to get a replacement pair from Imperial boots....

 

I was also considering TK Boots but him too seems to be far behind....

 

Ideas, suggestions ???? Maybe someone has a size 11 or 12 to sell in Canada ??

 

Thanks 

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Once you get them sized correctly, Pat, you might want to invest in some type of "shoe stretcher" like the one in the photo to keep them in shape.  Unless I am on a troop, I keep these in mine at all times, and I have found that they really help.  They make them adjustable, usually run about $20.00 or so, and can be found online.  Hope this helps!

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I received my boots last Thursday, Super customer service !!! I actually got my replacement pair faster than my first one !! They are still a bit on the narrow side but I'll use Joe's idea and stretch them a bit.

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Another thing you can do that a lot of rock climbers and equestrian people do: put the boots on, fill them with warm water (bucket or bathtub). Drain the water out, and wear them for a few hours. This will stretch them about a half size bigger.

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I've heard from friends the success they have had using a zip-lock bag of water in each shoe and putting in the freezer.

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It's funny Jeff, I heard the same trick yesterday night !! Great minds think alike !!

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I just wish I could figure out a way to keep them cold, especially on those 3-4 hour troops in the Florida heat!!  B)

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Sorry, Joseph.  I think you need to take the ice out of the shoes to wear them!

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