Calf/achilles pain

[Skerhunter]

Has anyone experienced sore/tight calves or developed Achilles pain from boots? If so what has helped you?

I prefer the fit of taller boots (have issues with heal slip in shorter boots). Two years ago I noticed my calves would get tight when wearing my lace up hunting boots. Not a huge problem. This past year I developed severe pain in my right Achilles tendon. I could run no issue/walk, but the if I put boots on after a couple miles it hurt like hell (stay sore for days). It has healed up since then (no running or rucking). I still get slight pain in my Achilles in my lace up boots, but I’m usually only walking short distances.

 

[Sled]

Footbeds, stretching and blood flow to the area works wonders. Might want to see a specialist if that doesn't help.

 

[Sled]

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[Skerhunter]

Footbeds, stretching and blood flow to the area works wonders. Might want to see a specialist if that doesn't help.

I really increased my stretching this year, once my Achilles pain started, but it’s not like I wasn’t stretching before that!

I have used the same style of boots/shoes for years now. I can run 3 miles 5 days a week with no issue, but a few miles with boots on and I start to get sore. Has been tolerable in the past, but the Achilles pain is a new issue.

Really hoping someone else has some experience that can chime in.

 

[hiker270]

If stretching isn't helping you may need to see an Orthopedic doctor that specializes in Achilles issues. You may have Achilles tendonitis.