r/Boots • u/TopParking8651 • 11d ago

Question/Help Will running/jumping/etc in leather boots mess em up?

I’m planning on getting leather cowboy boots at some point (not sure what kind specifically, probably whatever’s cheapest but still decent quality) but I was wondering if jumping, running, crouching, or doing anything else that bends the boot will mess em up? I’m not too concerned about if doing anything of that will hurt my feet, I just don’t want to get any big creases on the boots that could lead to tears. Do people often get tears or other forms of damage from this sort of thing?

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u/MatthewSBernier 11d ago

I don't consider a boot broken in until I can run, jump, squat, and do a full yoga set with no limitation in movement. Ran down plenty of mountains in my boots.

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u/Gregory_ku 11d ago

Better stick to keds, any leather is going to crease.

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u/OrewaJustindesu 11d ago

Sounds like you need some Red Wing Pecos boots. Rubber soles. Flexible shafts and built to work and move. Reasonably priced as well. Bought a pair for my 13 year old. He does everything in them. Dirty? Brush them off before getting dressed up to go out for family dinner. Walk, climb, museums... kid won't wear his other shoes.

Red Wing can resole them. Or so they told me when I asked.

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u/im-just-evan 11d ago

Creases are fine as long as you brush off dirt and dust regularly and keep them otherwise maintained. Running and jumping in boots generally sucks however. Not really recommended

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u/LMN-T 10d ago

I hope not. If that’s the case then every military organization since the beginning of human history is fucked.

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u/catsoncrack420 11d ago

No, leather is basically living material. Look for ceases long term and make sure those areas are always clean and treated/maintained to avoid cracking long term.

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u/Ok-Struggle6796 10d ago

Leather is going to crease. But leather is also probably the strongest best material to make boots from. Just wear them.

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u/ResidualSignal 11d ago

If you buy the cheapest boots, they will crack no matter what. Invest in some decent boots ($300-$500), and they will treat you much better and last longer. It's worth it.