It’s Friday night and I’m itching to break in my new shoes. You know the shoes – fake leather, a beautiful creamy beige color with gold accents and a buckle detail that makes them look oh so chic. The thing is, though, right on out of the box, they pinch my feet and rub in all the wrong places. I know the best way to break them in quickly is with an ice bag and overnight wear, but I’m skeptical. Is this really a thing, or am I just kidding myself?
Well, I decided to give it a try. I’ll tell you, at first I thought it was a bit ridiculous – the idea of sticking a bag of ice inside your shoes and hoping that it breaks them in, like some kind of weird science experiment. But I figured, what do I have to lose? I put the ice bag inside the shoe I was wearing, secured it with the laces, and placed it in the freezer overnight.
The next morning, I was pretty amazed! I opened the freezer and my shoes looked just like they had before I put them in – no visible change whatsoever. I had my doubts, but man, it was almost like a miracle! I took them out, put them on, and they felt much better! The leather had softened and I no longer felt any pinching or rubbing. I had to wear them around the house for a few hours, but by the end of the day, it felt like I was wearing them for weeks!
Yes, it sounds weird, but it works. Ice bag breaking in shoes overnight has become my go-to trick for new shoes. It takes away all the tedious breaking in time and makes shoes extremely comfortable to wear. I don’t even have to face the dreaded blisters, which was definitely a plus. So, if you want to make sure your new shoes fit the way you want them to, give this trick a try. I promise, it’ll be worth it!
Now, what about the flip side – does it work for other materials, like suede or cloth? Surprisingly enough, yes! I recently tested this trick with an old pair of cloth shoes I had lying around. After sticking them in the freezer overnight, they felt a lot softer and comfortable. Not as good as the leather shoes, but still much better than before.
One thing I’ve learned is that you never want to put the ice bags directly on the shoes, as it could ruin the material. Instead, it’s always best to wrap the bags in a thin cloth before inserting them in the shoes. This helps protect them from any damage and helps prevent them from getting too cold.
I’d also suggest not freezing the shoes for too long. I’ve seen people do this, and it just makes them stiff and uncomfortable. You want them to be pliable and soft, so don’t leave them in the freezer for more than one night.
Finally, when the ice bag breaking in is complete, don’t forget to remove the ice bag and laces. Leaving them in could damage your shoes, so make sure to take them out before wearing them.
Breaking in new shoes overnight with an ice bag may sound strange, but I can assure you that it is a real life-saver. It not only saves time by breaking in the shoes more quickly, but it also makes them much more comfortable. Plus, it works on a variety of materials, so you’re not limited to just leather. So why not give it a try? You might be just as surprised as I was!