Boot heel slipping.

[jdsmith14]

I am looking for some opinions on my boot/foot issues. No matter what boot I've tried I end up with blisters on my heels. More so on my right heel compared to my left. But still get them on my left heel. I've tried Crispi summits,Thors, Nevadas, schnee timberlines and kenetrek mountain extremes. all give me blisters on heal. The kenetreks I just bought I have 5 miles on them the kenetreks feel good besides the heal slip and blisters. I wear liner sock with Darn tough socks. Im outta ideas on what to do since all the boots have gave me blister. Any advice or opinions would be great.

Thanks

 

[gostovp]

Have you tried LuekoTape on your heels?

 

[gostovp]

Also, are your boots sized correctly? And what I mean by that is go get professionally measured by someone that actually knows how to measure not only your length but also your arch length. Arch length is probably more important than overall length as it more determines the flex point of your foot, and your foot’s flex point needs to align with the boots flex point, as if they are too far off you might get heel slip and thus blisters…

 

[gostovp]

And all those boots you listed (except for the Timberlines) are pretty stiff, so getting the fit just right is extremely important.

Do you have heel blister issues in more flexible boots like say a Crispi Lapponia, Lowa Renegade, or a Salomon Quest?

 

[Kleiner]

I had issues too and found some moleskin over the heel helped a bit. Mind you, I was already sore when I put it on, haven’t used it prior to hiking yet, which I’m sure would help. I only wear darn toughs without liners and I found when I switched to the darn tough socks I slipped less

 

[jdsmith14]

And all those boots you listed (except for the Timberlines) are pretty stiff, so getting the fit just right is extremely important.

Do you have heel blister issues in more flexible boots like say a Crispi Lapponia, Lowa Renegade, or a Salomon Quest?

I haven't tried any more flexible boots. From what I know they are the right size as the size up is sloppy and size down have been uncomfortable tight. But I haven't had my feet measured by a professional.

 

[jdsmith14]

I haven't tried any more flexible boots. From what I know they are the right size as the size up is sloppy and size down have been uncomfortable tight. But I haven't had my feet measured by a professional.

I guess I've just been worried about a flexible boot in steep terrain that's mainly why I haven't tried a flexible boot.

 

[zpearo]

Have you tried inserts? I put some superfeet insoles in my boots... they have a pretty deep heel cup and higher arch, and those seem to help keep my heel in place.

Also, be sure to lace the boot tight around your shin. I leave the laces relatively loose over my foot, then much tighter above the ankle.

 

[Jbehredt]

Leukotape-socks-boots. I’ve got some bony heels and this was the lasting answer for me after all the lacing techniques and different boot sizing up and down. Still do pay attention to being laced correctly as well.