Boot fit question

[Ksbowhtr]

I just returned from an 8 day elk hunt in Colorado. I purchased salomn quest boots for this hunt. I hiked in the boots several times with no foot problems at all. Once in the mountains I noticed that on the steep descents, my left big toe would occasionally make contact with the front of the boot. After a few days I noticed both of my little toe's started to hurt. Now that I am home my left big toe is black, and both little toe's are turning black with each passing day. I am wondering what was the problem with my boot fit to cause these problems. I did put a sole foot bed in them, but don't know if that could cause the problem. Uphill was no problem, and I had no heel issue's. Any ideas?

 

[Ksbowhtr]

I forgot to say, I realize the big toe issue is probably a matter of the boot being slightly too small. But the little toe part of it has me confused.

 

[hflier]

It is probably the same issue, you just aren't feeling it the same way. I had several pairs of Lowa's that always worked fine until this year when I went on loaded descents, then they killed me. I had to change all my boots out and move one half size larger - now no issues.

 

[yhudson]

I had a similar issue. I tend to walk on the outside edge (supinate) of my boots. Had to go up 1/2 size and problem was solved.

 

[Roy68]

There are couple of lacing techniques that will greatly help with this as well. Obviously depends on the boot type & lacing system as to whether you can lace like this.

I lace mine like "Becca" , there is another method on the 3rd page of this post as well
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?18177-Hanwag-Alaska-GTX&highlight=Hanwag+Alaska

 

[miller1]

A boot with a wider toe box would probably take care of the problem also.

 

[Richard Manley]

I agree with miller1.

 

[Tiger Rag]

A boot with a wider toe box would probably take care of the problem also.

Soloman Quests have a pretty large toe box. I think it's just a length issue....or lacing as mentioned.