Paratrooper Boots

I just recieved a pair of Corcoran Jump Boots that I had ordered online. Replicas from the ones worn in WWII. I plan to use them for airsoft/paintball as I'm piecing together a paratrooper outfit. (Already have the weapons, helmet, and now the boots, just need the jacket and trousers).

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here was an expert on the boots, or knows enough to tell me how to get the "sqeaks" and the stiffness out of them? I assume wear and tear from constant usage would do the job, but anyone have any tips to help them soften up quicker and be more flexible?

Any help would be great, and later on I'll post some pics of these sweet numbers.

 

I regularly play airsoft and paintball. In fact, I just came from the game site! Played from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. CQB, urban, field scenarios. Then skydiving on Sunday at Clark.

Anyway, as to your question, Some of the guys here say that the best way to get rid of the boots' stiffness is regular use. Doing anything else runs the risk of ruining your boots.

 

Thanks.

I had also hear once that soaking them in warm water, then wearing them over night would help them flex better. Is that true?

 

In ROTC (from my brief stint in it) I heard the best way to break them in was to wearthem in the shower for several minutes. I assume the hot water etc makes them mold to your feet better.

 

Wearing wet boots overnight? I'd advise against doing that. To state the obvious, it would be very uncomfortable. I once spent a very miserable night wearing wet boots when I was still in college ROTC. Brrrr...