Although many of our styles are comfortable right out of the box, we always suggest that you plan for a certain amount of break in time before and during your first few wear sessions. Please note, once you wear boots outside or apply any sort of boot care products, you will not be able to return the item for sizing or fit issues.
For most boots: To begin the process of molding the boots to your feet, wear them around the house for a couple of hours a day for a week or so. You should allow a bit longer for boots with thicker leathers and stiffer components. Before you know it, your Danner boots will feel comfortable. Leather conditioner might also help with the process(for full grain leather boots) as it softens the leather to assist in molding to the shape of your foot.
Mountain Light styles: Every Mountain Light boot is going to break in a little differently. With a gusseted tongue made from thicker leather, it is going to take a bit more work to break in. One trick is to take out the laces and rub Danner Leather Conditioner all over the boot including the tongue area. Then insert something (like a rolled up hand towel) to simulate your foot, into your boot and then adjust the tongue and tie tightly. Let this sit overnight and then repeat this often enough and it will help to train the tongue to stay where you want it. This will also help if you experience uncomfortable pressure on the top of your foot.
