Feet rubbing

[dirtytough]

I’m getting tired of my feet getting rubbed in hunting boots. Idk if it’s my boots, sizing, socks, lacework, etc. But it seems like it happens in most lace up hunting boots if I go up or down steep stuff. It doesn’t stop me but it’s annoying and not as enjoyable. Usually my two smallest toes get rubbed raw on the top and outside. My big toe gets rubbed raw on top. And around my heel about an inch up under the ankle bones from one side to the other.

I’ve used Meindl, Lowa, Zamberlan, Crispi, etc. Sometimes two pairs of socks helps. Sometimes it makes it worse. I lace my boots just back and forth.

I’m assuming maybe it’s a sizing issue but maybe it’s my lacework or sock.

Who else has dealt with these types of issues and fixed them?

 

[Brucebarker024]

Leuko tape. Buy a roll and tape up before hikes. It’ll last about 4-5 days if you don’t soak your feet.

Also google “heel lock lacing”

 

[go_deep]

^ Same suggestion. I duct tape spots, mole skin, leuko tape.
Really good wool socks help for me, but still have a few hot spots that I need to add tape too

 

[Norcal18]

My heels will get blisters in my Lapponias,tape them like everyone else says. I think for me the heel bone sits above the heel cup of the boot. Seems counter intuitive but I actually don’t tighten mine super tight unless I’m going to be side hilling and it seems to work better for me.