Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Putting on cowboy boots
• Method 2 of 2: Putting on your zip-up boots
• Tips
• What do you need

Some boots have narrow legroom. Often these boots will fit snugly over the leg, which means they will be more comfortable to wear while walking. Skinny boots may seem uncomfortable at first, but you may need to use the seated / standing method to get them on correctly.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Putting on cowboy boots

1. 1 Put on your socks. Make sure they fit snugly all over the foot, ankle and lower leg.
2. 2 Sit on a chair or bench. It will be easier to start the process with bent knees.
3. 3 Insert your toes into the loops on the sides of the boot. Insert your index fingers into these loops so that they point back.If there are no loops on the sides of your boots, simply grasp the edges of both sides of the boot with your hands.
4. 4 Slide your foot into the top of the boot. Pull the boot up by pulling on the loops. The foot may go all the way or get stuck a little when the ankle is flush with the heel.
5. 5 Stand up and place your heel on the floor, keeping your toes in the loops. With your body weight, press the heel to the floor and pull the boot up using the loops. The foot should slip and fit comfortably in the boot.

Method 2 of 2: Putting on your zip-up boots

1. 1 Wear thin, stretchy socks if you know the boots will be a little tight at the shins. Do not try to slip your pant legs into your boots if the bootlegs are very snug against your feet. They are likely to stretch over time.
2. 2 Sit down. Unzip the boot.
3. 3 Insert your leg into the boot. Press your heel down to the floor to slide your foot into place.
4. 4 Begin to zip up.
5. 5 Straighten your leg. So it will stretch a little. Try to zip the boot all the way.
6. 6 Stand up if you can't button it all the way. If you strain a muscle, you can button the tight boot all the way.
7. 7 Repeat with the other boot.
8. 8 Ready!

Tips

• Look for boots with elasticated inserts at the top. They will stretch and allow tight boots to be buttoned up.
• Use tongs to pull the zipper up if you cannot grab it when trying to button up your boots.
• Leather boots will stretch a little over time and adapt to the shape of your foot.

What do you need

• Bench / chair
• Loops on boots
• Forceps