Heel slip

[rhendrix]

This is seriously the bane of my existence. I haven't found a boot yet that will fit my narrow heel and wide forefoot. I've tried using inserts, different lacing styles, and wearing thicker socks but nothing seems to work. I have heard of guys buying a half size to small and a wide with good results. Does anyone have any good ideas or solutions?

 

[Shrek]

I have the same problem. I have started the Lathrop and sons custom fit service and I'm ordering next week hopefully. I'll post how it works out but it's a lot of money to start. It doesn't help that I have a lust for about the most expensive boot they sell !

 

[rhendrix]

Let me know buddy.

 

[Rizzy]

Zamberlan and Crispi is all I have found that fit my skinny feet.

 

[Shrek]

Zamberlan is the boot line Stephen recommend for me.

 

[Rizzy]

The Zamberlan fit my feet slightly better than Crispi but the Zamberlan tread design sucks, so I wear my Crisipi the most. AKU is another Italian boot maker that I want to try.

 

[Shrek]

Ron , what sucks about the Zamberlan tread ? Which model boot ?

 

[Rizzy]

The Voiz Gt. Most of the other Zamberlans seem to have a similar tread. There is just not enough "knob" up front, it's almost like a paddle tire design. By the end of the first season it wore down enough to where I was noticeably slipping when on the balls of my feet, especially down hill. Even when new the tread design up front is way inadequate for downhill. There is no edge to it in that direction.

My Crispi wilds have more of a typical all terrain vibram sole and grip a lot better in both directions. I am on my third season with them and they have wore down at a slower rate and still grip well.

 

[Shrek]

Good to know. The Sella NW I want come with a Vibram sole so I hope it's not a problem I run into.

 

[Rizzy]

The tread looks good on the Sella, a lot better than the vioz gt. That's a superior looking boot compared to the Voiz gt!

To clarify, Vibram is the material the tread is made out of. The particular tread design is up to the boot company.

 

[doverpack12]

Try Merrell, I have the same problem and merrells are all i have used for the past 8-9 years because of heel slip and wide forefoot. I try all the boots i can and Crispis didn't work for me.

 

[rhendrix]

What model Merrell boots are you using?

 

[Travis1984]

I have the Lowa Cevedales...I have a skinny heel and widish fore foot. I love my boots.

 

[doverpack12]

I have the Outland mid boots. Two pairs and I don't know what the first pair I wore out a long time ago was. I just looked until I found an all leather boot for more water resistance after the goretex wears out in a year or two. Not the most supportive but that seems to be what causes slip along with no top cushion to define the heel cup on most boots

 

[rodney482]

Tape heels and go hunt

 

[doverpack12]

Rodney that works as well.

 

[Kebler]

I keep getting heel slip on my right foot, danner high ground boots, I've tried different socks, still same problem, it of to the side the blisters, they suck but leaving for Nevada in a month, just going to tape it and hunt.

what cause the slip, I got the boots as tight as I can?

 

[AK Shane]

I'm in the same boat. Normal width forefoot and narrow heel. Most hunting type leather boots just aren't designed for the more technical type of heel fit like one would see in more of a mountaineering boot. I heard someone mention Lowa Cevedale. Unfortunately I've tried these and five other Lowa boots and can't get my heel to lock into any of them. Zamberlan and La Sportiva are the best I've been able to try on locally. I've heard AKU and Crispi have a more technical fitting heel and still have generous forefoot width but don't have a local retailer to try either brand.

If your heel isn't locking into the boot, after market insoles are the only thing I've found that may help. Beyond that, you can double up your socks or crank down the laces a half dozen ways but the fact of the matter is the boot just isn't quite right for you.

 

[Unoboats]

Try the Crispi and be satisfied, great heel box and med width works for my d-e width. Ne heel slip what so ever.

 

[Screamrider]

I've been in the same bot for years! Tried a huge range of mountaineering boots from Lowa, Scarpa, and La Sportiva, but I could never get rid of the heel slip.

Finally this all changed last summer when I gave the Salomon Quest 4D GTX a try. At less than half the cost of my other boots I was reluctant at first, but for my narrow heel and wide forefoot they fit like a dream, couldn't be happier with them!