1. Get a block of wood and a large hammer. Place block of wood on boot, then hammer the f@ck out of it. This will break down the leather, particularly the heel where most of the damage is caused. Don't do what one course did and place them in a long line and run over them with a Land Rover. Too much scope for a c+ck up.
2. Use Kiwi parade gloss for the main part of the shoe, but use regular Kiwi for the toecap bulling. For some reason it bulls better.
3. Keep your sense of humour and remember it won't last forever!