Funny story from a knife forum. Guy walks into a store and buys a brand new high end knife, takes it outside and drops it onto the concrete. When asked why he would do such a darn fool thing, he replies, Just putting some dings in it so I can use it without worrying about that first scratch.I take every new pair of shoes out of the box, and throw them off the porch.
So that way I'm not afraid of them getting scuffed up by every day wear & tear!
(But I do NOT treat my Provaris this way!)