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Re: Boot opinions?
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2016, 12:20:18 PM »
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Re: Boot opinions?
« Reply #31 on: August 28, 2016, 12:43:06 PM »
Kenetrek makes orthopedic hunting/hiking boots and claims they help a lot with people with chronic ankle and foot pain....there only 600$ bucks though :yike:
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Re: Boot opinions?
« Reply #32 on: August 28, 2016, 01:32:32 PM »
I'm not a boot expert, but have had significant foot problems solved by good advice.

 Stiffer shank in the boot? Might help with the foot bottom soreness. Hot spots are created by friction, which is usually a fit issue. Boot fit has as much to do with foot volume as it does with length and width. That is best solved by picking a brand whose general volume standards match your foot. You need a good boot seller to advise on that. Socks can help some, but have their limits.

I've never heard of anyone who used Lathrop complain. Probably out there, just not in my universe.

A temporary solution for hot spots is duct tape wide enough so the edges are not in the area that is slipping. Reduces friction, but is not a great long-term solution.

I too use lathrop and sons insoles. They work great. I have used them for the last three years. I have only had one time where I have gotten hot spots and that was on a hike where I gained and loss about 9500' in 12 miles.

As far as boots go the most comfortable pair I have found are the Lowa Tibet GTX.

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Re: Boot opinions?
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Re: Boot opinions?
« Reply #34 on: August 31, 2016, 03:50:42 PM »
I haven't seen it discussed on this thread, but I'm wondering if the problems with hot and sweaty feet are increased due to the boots having Gore-Tex?  I know my feet do better in boots without Gore-Tex.  I know Gore-Tex is supposed to breath, but it seems to me that it doesn't really breath all that well and especially over time it seems that the pores would get blocked which would lead to hot and sweaty feet. 

Any thoughts on boots with Gore-Tex?  :dunno:

They breath, just not as well as a boot that doesn't have the extra layer of material to push air through.

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Re: Boot opinions?
« Reply #35 on: September 01, 2016, 05:55:00 AM »
Sounds like you have what I have, I got this back in my 20's and have been dealing with it ever since. 
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