Do you actually need to break in boots?

A podiatrist answers all your questions, plus we rounded up seven pairs of cute fall boots to shop.

I know what youre thinkingbut I wasnt drunk.

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Most shoes are a bit snug when you first put them on, especially boots.

Theres really no surefire way to tell whether they will require you to break them in or not.

you’re free to get a pretty good idea by trying them on, says Dr. Sutera.

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podiatrist and member of the Vionic Innovation Lab

To soften and loosen boots try using a shoe leather softening product, specially designed for this.

Feet love variety, she says.

Enter: these boots.

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that you bought for him.

Shop Now:Sanctuary Rhythm Ribbed Cuff Boot, $138.95

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A woman wearing a pair of black On Cloud 6 women’s tennis shoes outside.

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podiatrist and member of the Vionic Innovation Lab

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silver sneakers

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five pairs of summer shoes

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