I know this has been brought up before but not entirely clearly. I have a pair of Nevada’s I just bought and took them for a 4 mile hike with about 2,000’ of gain while in CO this weekend. Heels started getting hot spots and one foot just barely started to blister but I retied/tightened my boots up and nothing got any worse - there was a strange amount of pressure on my heel on inclines regardless of how tight the laces were tied that seemed foreign compared to other boots I have (Salomon GTX/Crispi Summits). I have a pair of Crispi Summits that feel like they have a bigger heel box and they fit me like a glove and I have never had this issue.
Comparing the two Crispi boots side by side, it’s apparent that the Summits have more angle/bigger box (I think - see photo)
Those of you that have the Nevada’s - did wearing them in change any of the dynamics in the boot? They’re awfully stiff and I’m wondering if movement will feel more natural if the leather softens up. I think I have that Haglund condition but has never affected me before and like I said, the Summits just flat work. I just need a boot I can use in November and December and was really hoping the Nevada would do it.
Comparing the two Crispi boots side by side, it’s apparent that the Summits have more angle/bigger box (I think - see photo)
Those of you that have the Nevada’s - did wearing them in change any of the dynamics in the boot? They’re awfully stiff and I’m wondering if movement will feel more natural if the leather softens up. I think I have that Haglund condition but has never affected me before and like I said, the Summits just flat work. I just need a boot I can use in November and December and was really hoping the Nevada would do it.