u/Glad_Attempt_4799

I bought a pair of Ariats about a year ago. I’ve tried to break them in as best as I can but the pain of how tight they are has been killing me. the width and length are perfect, the problem is the depth. it digs into the top of my foot really bad. I bought an expander and a bickmore spray that’s supposed to help stretch and I’m wondering how far should I stretch it for it to fit right? this is my first pair of boots so to be honest I have no other reference points and I’m worried I’d stretch them out too far.