Your footbed is made from natural cork that molds to your foot with wear. Fresh out of the box, it will feel noticeably firmer than a cushioned shoe — that's not a defect, it's the material waiting to meet your foot. Wear them for an hour or two at a time to start, and build up from there.

Fulton's cork footbed is typically broken in after about 10 hours of walking, or 30 miles — whichever comes first. Everyone gets there at a different pace depending on how often they wear their shoes, so don't worry if it takes a little longer. Wearing them consistently, on a variety of surfaces, speeds things up.

You'll feel it: the shoe will hug your arch without pressing into it, and your heel will sit naturally without slipping. Most customers feel the difference well within the first couple of weeks of regular wear.

We recommend wearing your shoes for at least 30 days before deciding they're not right for you — that's how long the break-in period needs to fully take effect. If you're still uncomfortable after that, you're covered by our 90-Day Comfort Guarantee: reach out at support@walkfulton.com and we'll help.