When I first bought my Tieks, I was excited to wear them but I was also a little nervous about the break-in period. I’d heard that some people have trouble with discomfort during that phase, but luckily, I found a few tricks to make the process faster and more comfortable. Assuming I’m not the only one who could use these tips, I thought I would share them.
- I didn’t wear my Tieks all day on the first try. I started by wearing them around the house for short periods. Just a couple of hours at a time gave my feet the chance to adjust to the leather without causing any discomfort. By gradually increasing wear time, I avoided any blisters or sore spots. The Tieks FAQs suggested wearing them for a few days for the leather to fully mold to my feet. That’s exactly what happened! After a few wears, the leather stretched to my feet and my Tieks became incredibly soft and comfortable.
- To speed up the process of softening the leather, I applied a gentle leather conditioner once I confirmed that I had the correct size. This helped loosen up the material and made my Tieks feel more flexible, especially around the toe area. Just a small amount rubbed in gently worked like a charm! I have a classic leather style, but just be sure you read the label of whatever you’re using to make sure it suits the style you own.
- If you’re having trouble with your fit, I highly recommend reaching out to Tieks customer service for tips. I contacted Tieks Help through their online chat, and they were super helpful. They recommended that I wear thick socks with my flats around the house to help stretch the leather without causing damage, and that did the trick to get my Tieks to the level of comfort I’ve heard so many people rave about.
Written by Claire Donovan, posted October 9th 2024
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