dean Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 the son of a friend is in the Thai Army, stationed in Bangkok. He asked if I could get him a pair of size 8.5 (US) military, black boots that retail for between $130 and $200. Even on Ebay, they are running at least $80 for a used pair. I did, however, find a new pair on Ebay for $20 (not a knock off) but the catch is the pair are exactly the same except the left is size 8 and the right is size 8.5. I'm going to call my friend tonight to see if her son has feet that are a normal size width. If so, is there someone in Bangkok that you can recommend that could stretch the one boot to fit his foot? I don't mind spending up to $60-70 but not $130-200 for a pair of boots. Besides, if the $20 boots work out, I may be able to buy his second request; a military type back back (ortlieb) that ranges between $150-250 on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Jam as much wet newspaper in the smaller boot (and I mean really pack it it) and then let it dry out. Do it a couple of times and it's good for half a size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsdrifter Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 with all that wet newspaper, what will the boot smell like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 No different.......you don't leave in there for months. Should dry out in a day or two if left in the air but not direct sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I read the same Internet articles. They also say to load the boot up with oatmeal and pour enough water in to get the oatmeal wet. Someone also recommended putting a plastic bag or ballon filled with water and freeze. If wet newspapers has actually been used and works, I'll try it. Any other suggestions before I potentially ruin a boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Guarantee won't ruin the boot......unless you leave it in there for months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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