Shoe Tongue is Hard, Need Advice

[uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx]

i recently bought a used pair of AE PA's used, and found that on the right shoe, the shoe tongue is hardened, whereas on the left , it was a lot more pliable. what do you guys suggest doing to soften the tongue of the right shoe? it causes pain when i walk due to its inability to bend.

i'm thinking using leather lotion / conditioner. thoughts?

 

[NAMOR]

I have the same problem with my Alden Cordovan wingtips. They are really stiff and make a creaking sound when I walk. Any suggestions? I tried applying conditioner but conditioner don't work fer Cordovan

 

[Don Carlos]

Stop dressing so provocatively around them.

 

[gdl203]

Has it been spending time next to your girlfriend's heels?

 

[Egert]

I have halfway solved the same issue with my leather boots with somewhat excessive application of shoe cream

 

[uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx]

i see wat u did there.

mebbe we shud try. moar lotion.

???

yea. imma try that egert. can't hurt if it's hidden behind flaps most of the time anyway.

 

[Don Carlos]

I dunno, guys. Rubbing lotion all over it will, if anything, make it harder...

 

[a tailor]

try neetsfoot oil its the best for that job. give it a chance to soak in by warming it.

 

[gdl203]

Getting steamy in here...

 

[Egert]

Originally Posted by uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx

yea. imma try that egert. can't hurt if it's hidden behind flaps most of the time anyway.
It will take some time, but it'll work out fine

 

[uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx]

Originally Posted by Don Carlos

I dunno, guys. Rubbing lotion all over it will, if anything, make it harder...
with enough friction and work, i'm sure it'll suc***b to my will. eventually.

Originally Posted by gdl203

Has it been spending time next to your girlfriend's heels?
don't have a girlfriend. toot it n boot it is my current m.o.

 

[Don Carlos]

Originally Posted by uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx

with enough friction and work, i'm sure it'll suc***b to my will.

eventually.

I know I just did!

 

[pebblegrain]

you guys still use lotion?

If it's stiff, just use the Pull-and-Pray method

 

[uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx]

Originally Posted by pebblegrain

you guys still use lotion?

If it's stiff, just use the Pull-and-Pray method

care to elaborate? if i pull too hard, things tend to break.

 

[Raralith]

Love how almost all the replies so far as just spam and +post counts.

OP, try unlacing the shoe (for more room) and bend/flex the tongue to loosen it up. I've had this problem with a pair of Alden cordovans and it did become a bit more pliable. Also, is it possible that your right foot is slightly larger than your left and fits the shoe a bit more? Tying the shoe laces tightly could make it a bit too uncomfortable, including the tongue since it is pressed on top of it, and give that hard sensation. Try untightening your laces on your right a bit and see if that helps too.