I picked up a pair of Zamberlan Baltoro rotation to add to my rotation of hunting boots. I was looking for some fast and light chukar hunting boots with decent ankle support...these seemed to fit the bill of everything I was looking for, including shank stiffness. Tried them on and they fit pretty good...8 or 9 out of 10,,,docked a a touch due to tip of the toe box being a bit narrow for my foot, but not terrible. Walked around in store, all-good. Purchased! But then I took them out for a maiden voyage in the steeps, and my gawd, the heel cups killed my heels; not blister type rubbing, but too locked down with too much pressure on my bone, like my heel was in a vice. After thorough break-in, this issue has persisted. But it only happens when I'm walking up a steeeep incline, so I can use them for flatland hunting.
Anyhow, I'm wondering if this hard, pronounced heel cup bothers anybody else?
Anyhow, I'm wondering if this hard, pronounced heel cup bothers anybody else?
