Impressions Breaking in the brogans

[jekct1212]

Whats the best way to break in brogans, like how they seem to form to your feet?

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

Who manufactured your brogans??......From what I have researched, it depends on the maker.
Thirteen years ago, I bought a pair of Fall Creek brogans. I soaked them in water overnight, then wore them at home for several days. Once they dried, I oiled them. After 13 years, I now need a new pair and they were a comfortable shoe!.....On the other hand, I know a guy who wore his brand new pair of brogans (I don't know who made that pair) through a creek at Gettysburg......they fell apart and became worthless......
Now that I need new brogans, I think I may order from Fugawee, who claims that theirs do not need to be soaked in water first.
I think different people will have different experiences and will advise you accordingly.
Good luck!

 

[jekct1212]

It's fall creek!

 

[CMWinkler]

Mine are from Fall Creek as well. I soaked them a few hours and then wore them doing yard work until they dried. That was in 1998 and they still feel great, although they need to be resoled.

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

I am thinking maybe I should buy from Fall Creek again!!

 

[jekct1212]

So soak, now the lawn or something, then leave inside to dry?

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

I soaked mine, then, while still wet, I wore them until they dried, then treated them with oil.

 

[jekct1212]

What oil?

 

[Camp Randall Armory]

Mink oil

 

[CMWinkler]

You wear them til dry. Mine had olive oil. But it's a matter of taste.

 

[rosefiend]

You wear them til dry. Mine had olive oil. But it's a matter of taste.

Well, I suppose if you were stuck out in the field long enough with no supply trains in sight ....

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

Once dried, I put mink oil on them (which I do not recommend). Once a year, I'd oil them with Neesfoot Oil.

 

[gunny]

Honestly you just have to wear them in rain, heat and everything else. I did what they did. I put them on and went. They aren't great at first, but they will conform to your feet. My favorite pair hardly have a sole anymore.

 

[War Horse]

Once dried, I put mink oil on them (which I do not recommend). Once a year, I'd oil them with Neesfoot Oil.

Neesfoot Oil is the end all cure call. The best of the best!

 

[Pvt.Shattuck]

The brogans shown are an original pair from the Civil War.

Below are the Fall Creek version. Not a very good facsimile, IMO. Maybe that's why they have to be soaked.

I like MBS or Sekela now , myself. I used to wear Robert Land and they didn't cost much more.

 

[Tennessee_Mountainman]

MO Boot and Shoe are my go to. I called them up and they said really the best way to fit in them is to wear them. However, what's special about MO Boot and Shoe is that they require you to do measurements on your feet, then when you send them your measurements they hand craft the shoe to fit your feet. One big no no is heating them next to a fire if the are wet. Many people I see do this but NEVER do that. Let them air dry, they will last you a lot longer.

 

[johan_steele]

You wear them til dry. Mine had olive oil. But it's a matter of taste.

Ok I can't resist... What kind of noodles were they served with?

 

[johan_steele]

There is some good advice here. Over the best part of 20 years in the hobby I have owned brogans from several makers to include Fugawee though my best were a set made custom by a local cobbler due to my wonky leg. He used a rubber sole instead of leather upon my request and they are comfortable enough & pass the 10' rule.

When it comes to brigand I will always suggest Missouri Boot & Shoe. No.other vendor stands behind their product like they do. Their quality is second to none. IMO when it comes to firearms, footwear & women you do get what you pay for.

 

[CMWinkler]

Ok I can't resist... What kind of noodles were they served with?

Normally, bow tie with a sprinkling of parmigiana.

 

[John Winn]

The thread title sounds like a good name for an old-time fiddle tune !