Nesna Lobben Norwegian Snow Boots- How do I make them comfty!?!

[Water Gypsy]

By watergypsy at 2012-01-27






Hi everyone

Brought these Nesna Lobben Snow Boots off ebay a few weeks ago, a bargin at only £16.00, including posting!! (From what Ive found they are worth about £100!!)

They were only worn a couple of times by the previous owner and are nearly new, anywho....I took the dog out for a walk right away to test them out, when I got I got back I had a few tasty blisters on the back of my leg Ive worn them as much as possible since to try and break them in, but they are still really uncomfortable uppy_dog

Ive tried wearing thick socks, putting one of those sticky leather heals pads on the inside and also bending the top to try & make it more flexible, but no luck!! Its the very top on the inside, thats causing the trouble...tis rubbing the back of my calf

Just wondered if anyone had any tips to try and make them comfty Tis such a shame because theyre awesome & was hoping to wear them for dog walking etc, instead of my yard boots all the time!

They are constructed of quilted, felted wool with a rubber sole.

Any help would be much appreciated

Cheers

Fionn x

 

[Toddy]

Bet you're quite small ?

At 5'2" I find boots like this a pain (literally) to wear. They have no shaping at the top edge and come too high up my calves. Even when I was very slim the boots rubbed me raw.
The only way I found to make them wearable was to undo the entire top band, loosen it entirely with no fold overs at all, and let the fabric/leather ease enough that I could wear in the boots to fit me.

It leaves the top edge a bit raw looking but at least I'm not blistered every time I wear them.

A shame to lose the braid on your felted ones though.......you could just split the back of them a bit and make them kind of 'pixie' boot style ?

Don't think I've been much help, sorry.

cheers,
M

 

[Water Gypsy]

Hello

Yeah I am quite small.... 5''4 ish, thats probably half the problem, usually is! haha! I did think about cutting them, but I dont want to spoil them Plus if I really can't wear them, I might sell them on

I really dont know what to doooo

Thank you for your reply and advice

Fionn irate: x