Boot heel slipping.

[Norcal18]

I have the Crispi Lapponia and I find that actually tying them looser helps prevent blisters for me, if I’m gonna be side hilling or something I’ll tighten them, but just on the trail I keep them loose. I tend to wear out the heel in my regular shoes and came across the article and I think it helps answer why I get blisters more easily.

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[JoeDirt]

I have skinny feet, I often stack insoles to get the boots to tighten on my feet better. This has helped with all of my boots.

I also stack the extra cushion is nice jumping off of things especially at work.

 

[JasonM]

Did another 5 miles…..what I adjusted-

Heavier sock (still used a liner)

Used the factory crispi insoles

Tightened laces (heel lock) at the bend in foot

Results

Definitely less heel slip, but some pain / discomfort at bend in foot (front of ankle), overall not bad for a stiff mountain boot, but not the most comfortable I’ve had either.

 

[Marshfly]

Did another 5 miles…..what I adjusted-

Heavier sock (still used a liner)

Used the factory crispi insoles

Tightened laces (heel lock) at the bend in foot

Results

Definitely less heel slip, but some pain / discomfort at bend in foot (front of ankle), overall not bad for a stiff mountain boot, but not the most comfortable I’ve had either.

As someone said above, are you 100% sure you have the right size? This is a whole lot of work to take up space in a boot that probably shouldn't be there to begin with.

 

[JasonM]

As someone said above, are you 100% sure you have the right size? This is a whole lot of work to take up space in a boot that probably shouldn't be there to begin with.

I may not.

 

[rogerdoger]

My rule of thumb on boots is I loosen boots and slide my foot all the way forward. I slide my finger behind my heel to check space, if the finger slides easy or has space boots are too big.

 

[Andouille]

Try simple dense foam heel wedges beneath your insoles, combined with the instep heel lock lacing method. The wedges help take up space in the heel of the boot and reduce upwards slip if the heel pocket is slightly too tall for your calcaneous bone.

A sock with dense heel padding (e.g. Hiker full cushion type) may also help reduce space in the heel pocket.

 

[DonV]

Very good thread, I read the original post and thought it was from me because I had EXACTLY the same issue, except it's my left foot. Worse going uphill. I used some KT tape (buddy had some with him) and it really helped. I will tape my feet before hiking and I am trying the lacing technique. Funny, on my recent trip I did lace my boots really tight. That was not comfy - never knew about different lacing techniques. Also never thought of a more flexible boot. I almost always wore hiking shoes and never got blisters so flexible is the key. I also tried a LOT of boots.I am going to try the Leukotape & put it on before hiking. I do wear darn tough socks

Has anyone had sock liners help?

Also FYI I noticed the my blisters are far worse on my left foot - which is smaller than my right foot.

Also I have done a lot of the hardest hunts in the roughest steepest terrain wearing hiking shoes, IMO you do not need a stiff boot.

 

[Savage99]

I have bony heels as some other posters. I tried kenne’s, crispi’s, lowa’s, zamberlan’s, etc. finally found Hoffman’s to have the right heel pocket. I use leukotape as a preventative and sometimes with liner sock. I don’t mind a little heel slip with these layers and can tighten them up as needed.


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[lufa1040]

This helped lock my heel into my Lapponias pretty good

 

[DonV]

Good info thanks! I am going to learn this lacing technique, I also think that putting tape on before hiking will make a big difference. Tape helped so much that my ankle healed while still hiking every day (no long hikes but still several miles a day).

 

[Blockcaver]

I’d get a pair of whatever Meindl USA calls the boots that are built the same in the heel pocket as the old Meindl Perfekt Hunter and Hiker. Those models were sold by Cabelas before the Bass Pro buyout. They were and still are “Perfekt” for my bony heels with bumps on them combined with a wider fore foot. I stocked up on a few pairs when they were closing out of ‘em at Cabelas….both models. But understand a very similar boot is available from Meindl USA.

 

[AllOutdoorsman]

Agree with most of what’s been said. Leuckotape P (the version matters) worked great for me on my previous pair of boots. However, it isn’t enough to save me with my new pair. Maybe if I used more tape I could get there, but it still feels like it’s ripping my skin. No blister usually but far from comfortable. I’ve also had pretty good luck with wrapping my laces around the back of the upper ankle and tying it down in front. Sorta like what you do with the really long hockey skate laces so that you don’t have a ton of lose lace everywhere. I’d typically lace it normally up to the crease of the foot and ankle, maybe one more lace hook, then lace it behind the leg and not lace any higher. That made a big comfort difference for me.

Last suggestion would be one of these off amazon. It’s meant for hockey skates I believe, but it works on a boot too. I’ve really enjoyed these so far with no blisters but haven’t really put them to the test yet.

Amazon.com

I can’t wait to try that hockey skate product! I’ve been looking for something like that! Thanks!

 

[UKwildcatfan]

Duct tape on the heels, problem solved.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

Same. It's been a journey. Tried Meindl, Crispi, Kenetrek, ect. I could manage with KT tape. Rare blisters but I had definite heel awareness going up hills. Sucks spending money on boots and selling for a loss. Hope you find the boot that works for your feet. It took me longer than I'd like to admit.

I tried lacing techniques, liner socks, leukotape, KT tape, different socks, ect. I have narrow feet so it's a me issue not bad boots. For whatever reason, Hoffman boots are like my soul boot.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

I have bony heels as some other posters. I tried kenne’s, crispi’s, lowa’s, zamberlan’s, etc. finally found Hoffman’s to have the right heel pocket. I use leukotape as a preventative and sometimes with liner sock. I don’t mind a little heel slip with these layers and can tighten them up as needed.


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Bruh, fascinating. Same! I found these boots by accident. Scheels had an outdoor Hunt Fest. Hoffman had a booth. Tried some on and something in the heel cup felt different but in a GOOD way. Figured why not give them a try. First time I can remember hiking with a pack uphill with no heel pain, hot spots, ect. It's been amazing. My son has narrow heels as well and these boots are the only ones that work for him. Oddly, they don't seem unusually narrow in the heel. I'm not sure why they work for me but very pleased to have found them.