How to soften hard shoes?

[Jackster228]

Hi I have two pairs of shoes (male shoe) both brand new but every time i wear them they rub my heel to give a blister, does anyone know an effective way of softening the leather to make them wearable please.

[lucca]

Try something called Dubbin - looks like shoe polish and u apply in the same way - it softens and protects the shoe. Should be available in shoe shop and maybe in a pet/animal establishment as I think it's used for horses' saddles etc.

[welshlibranr]

If you rub cupped end of a teaspoon inside the heal for a while it will usually soften the leather, and then use the dubbin on the inside of the heal, that'll make it smooth too, it should help!

[chris1970]

wee on them it works a treat or if you dont fancy that saddle soap is a good remedy

[Jackster228]

Thanks for suggestions will give them a try.