How To Transform Your Old Boots With Dr Martens Wonder Balsam

The Balsam is weather-protective, therefore, it protects against water, liquid, and salt marks. If you’re looking for a waterproof layer, try using Dr Martens Ultra protector, which gives a breathable layer of protection against dirt, rain, and UV rays. You can get it here. 

While the Balsam will undoubtedly make your boots look a lot better, it will not cover nasty scuffs; for this, you may need to use a docs shoe and boot polish in the color of your choice. 

The dubbing is a wax formula to preserve waxy, oily, and greasy leather and is often used to speed up the breaking-in process in new boots and shoes. It also forms a waterproof layer on your leather. You can buy it here. 

You will find an expiry date printed on the tin; however, I’m still using mine past the expiry date, and it seems okay. I haven’t noticed any deterioration in either the product or its effectiveness. 

When they get a bit shabby, I use the wonder balm to bring the luster back to my boots and shoes. It’s also a must in my kit for breaking in a new pair of Docs. 

You can use any links scattered in this post to be taken directly to Amazon to get your Wonder Balsam. 

The better you take care of your Doc Martens, the longer they will last, so regularly cleaning them, then applying the Wonder Balsam will extend the life of your favorite boots.
Dr Martens also provides a shoe care kit containing wonder balm, dubbing, shoe polish, and cloth; you can get it here. 

It is always best to double sock when breaking in a new pair of Doc Martens. I like to go for the cool Doc Marten socks; you can get them here.
I wear two pairs for the first couple of weeks until the leather gets softer.
I reduce my socks down to one thick pair and one standard pair when they feel a bit softer.
Then I reduce it down to a single pair of socks when they start to feel comfortable.
You can buy your Doc Martens socks here. 
To read more about breaking in your new Doc Marten boots, read this post. 

You could try softening the leather in your new boots; some people like to do this with the hammer. To find out how, read this post. 

If you are hiking for any length of time, you need to make sure that your boots are completely comfortable and well broken in.
For a long hike, maybe walking boots may be more appropriate, as you need to consider the terrain and the length of your hike. While Doc Martens are incredibly comfortable once broken in, walking boots are designed to deal with tough terrane.  

Doc Martens are fantastic to use as winter boots. I have several pairs, and they’re the best for tackling the horrible winter weather in style. 
Leather or vegan leather boots are ideal for the winter, and canvas Doc martens or Doc Marten shoes are better for spring.

I don’t know of any alternatives to the wonder balm; I’m so happy with this fantastic boot leather softener I wouldn’t use anything else! 

The Balsam helps when breaking in Doc Martens because the more supple the leather is, the easier the stretching process will be.  

I’m asked quite a lot how to soften leather shoelaces, and yes, the Dr Martens shoe leather balm would be brilliant at softening the leather. Just apply it to your leather shoelaces and leave them overnight. Wipe any excess cream from the laces before use.

I love wearing doc martens with a floaty maxidress, a shorter mini skirt, or just a pair of shorts. you could always treat yourself to a fabulous pair of Doc Martens sandals; these are my favorite

You don’t have to compromise as docs do a fabulous range of heels like this one or this one. I also have a fantastic pair of Docs summer sandals with heels, which are amazingly comfortable.

I had this problem with a pair of my Docs, and I solved it by adding a couple of Doc Martens insoles; you can get them here.