TREAT THEM RIGHT, AND THEY WILL BE YOUR LIFELONG COMPANION. BREAK THEM IN PROTECT THEM LET THEM BREATHE Real leather is stiff but gives with wear. After 2-3 wears, they will stretch and mold to your feet. Wear thick socks at first to add some support until they break-in. To avoid cracks in your boots, apply a leather conditioner spreading with a cloth. Use a horsehair brush for buffing your boots. The color will lighten as the leather dries. To keep your boots hydrated, keep them at room temperature. Avoid storing your boots in plastic bags.