Breaking in boots on the treadmill?

mireland62887

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Anyone every tried it? I've always just worn them around to break them in, but part of my exercise routine is alternating between running and walking at the steepest incline the treadmill allows. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but wondered if anyone has tried it or had any negative issues by doing this. I may skip the running and just walk the incline.
 
It's worth a shot, but I would stop quickly if you start to develop hot spots or pain. Your foot strike is different on a treadmill than on regular ground, and that coupled with the less than forgiving surface of the treadmill could spell disaster I am afraid. Most hiking boots have very little in the way of cushion, which isn't an issue usually because most ground has a little give to it. Your treadmill may not be as forgiving. A while back there was a post by a guy to wore his new hiking boots to Disney world with his family to try and break them in. He ended up with both blisters and foot pain due to walking on concrete without adequate cushion. If I remember correctly he wore the same boots out on a trail hike and didn't have any problems...

Let us know how it works out...
 
i started breaking mine in on the treadmill, and of course went straight to 40% incline. it hurt my heals lol. i continued with the treadmill for the next 2 months putting 20 miles on them on more like 10 to 15% incline and then the 40% didn't hurt anymore.

someone suggested in another post maybe trying what they do to break in skateboard shoes?? i dont know anything about it apparently they beat them or something, i dont know id have to google it.

treadmill works but it takes time so be patient---hard on the treadmill though, at least the track i would imagine.
 
Well, it worked. No real issues. I only went for 20 minutes on an incline, but no hot spots or rubbing. Not sure if the treadmill liked it, but I'll incorporate this for a few weeks to get them broken in.
 
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