nklr: boot sizing problems: combat touring boots break in?

[Polston, Doug]

I am make plans for the Alaska ride this summer, and a question. What paperwork is require to cross the Canadian border? This is what I have read: Original birth certificate 2 picture ID's Enough money to get back home (a friend said they actually counted it) Is this enough to get though and BACK into the US? Doug A1 "The Original" 4500 miles

[LawsonCL@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/4/00 4:09:56 PM Mountain Daylight Time, EdB@... writes:

> Does anyone have any experience with these boots are far as break in? Do you > think they will loosen up over time? The size 11 toe box feels pretty tight > right now, but if the boat loosens up over time they might be good.

They won't get longer. I'd go with the 12s, head for a good cobbler and have him fit full-length leather insoles. Of course these won't make the boots shorter or your feet longer, but they will snug up the fit top to bottom. I've used this work-around numerous times with good results. Trust me, you'll be one unhappy foot soldier if you try to "break-in" size 11 Combat Touring Boots to a size 11.5. Chris Lawson