flipping blisters !

[coachcw]

So for years I have had issues with a three season boot . I absolutely  love light hikers . My problem is in a full leather or gortex boot . I literally have bought thousands of $$$$$ of boots . last spring I thought I finally figured it out with a pair of zamberlins ....Wrong . I wear a 12.5 so a fit is tough . the first thing the salesman said was to ditch the stock foot beds so out they came and in went some soles . well though the bottoms felt good the top of my foot was smashed ( same with supper feet . ) after breaking them in and trying every sock from darn tough, smart wool and lorpens , these suckers ride my heels causing hot spots . I dug out a old pair of danners and greased them up they felt pretty good but the soles have poor traction . Are there any other 250 + pounders out there that are in the same boat ? If you guys saw my sock and boot selection you would see my frustration. I'm ready to go buy another pair of boots three weeks before Colorado and try to break them in . Is this nuts or should I just cover my heel in mole skin ?   

[jackelope]

I'm a little smaller than you as you know. I've had really great luck with my Cabela's/Meindl Perfekt Hunters. They've been on several multi-day backpack hunting trips, been to the top of Mt Adams twice and on more hikes than I know. I've tried a couple other quality light hiker boots with crummy results. I could wear these boots every day. Really they're getting pretty worn out so I need to replace them soon and I'm worried about it to be honest.
Have you thought about contacting Lathrop and Sons? It's probably too late now for your Colorado trip, but it might be worth it for next year. Not sure if Karl knows those guys, but @JPhelps has a bunch of experience with them and he's up there around our size.

[brocka]

I would suggest lathrop and sons as well. There synergy footbeds are awesome. It's worth a call to chat with Stephen or James and just hear what they have to say.

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[jtw]

Heel slip is entirely related to how the boot fits your foot. I dont know where you went but many shoe stores are big on upselling people into insoles. I personally use them because I have a low volume flat feet. Lathrop and sons should be able to help you. They know this game better than most. Unfortunately there arent many options in Washington to go and try a number of heavy duty boots.

[MtnMuley]

I would suggest lathrop and sons as well. There synergy footbeds are awesome. It's worth a call to chat with Stephen or James and just hear what they have to say.

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[Fl0und3rz]

If the fit is otherwise good, try a thin liner sock underneath your normal sock.  They stick to your skin, and take the place of your skin in slipping against the outer sock, which grabs the boot.

I learned about them after I had a similar issue with a pair of mountaineering boots.  Night and day.

[coachcw]

thanks guys , I've tried the liner socks and different lacing . maybe latrop and sons is in my future.

[Reidus]

I would suggest lathrop and sons as well. There synergy footbeds are awesome. It's worth a call to chat with Stephen or James and just hear what they have to say.

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[toothfangclaw]

Have you looked into custom made boots? Maybe your just tough fit?

Good luck!

[BULLBLASTER]

thanks guys , I've tried the liner socks and different lacing . maybe latrop and sons is in my future.

Lathrop will get you set up for sure. In the mean time just get a roll of leukotape!
Your little bald buddy should have some you can borrow!

[splitshot]

   do the 2 sock thing.  also tape ur feet with athletic tape and put lotion on ur feet. also pack extra sox and change them when u take a lunch break..   the tape thing has helped me the most.   good luck      mike w

[andersonjk4]

I am not a big guy, but I have been battling the same issue for years.  Its not so much that my heels would really rub on the back of the boot, but the boot heel cup would push against my heels when I was walking uphill.  I recently bought a pair of Crispi boots and all of the reviews I read said they were great but the stock insoles sucked.  So right away I put in "better" insoles.  I used Sof Sol Athletic insoles.  And from the start these boots gave me heel pain when I went up hills.  I tried every combination of socks I could think of but nothing worked.  Then a couple weeks ago I swapped out my Sof Sol insoles with some thinner Meindl Air Active insoles I had laying around and just like that my issue was solved.  I think the thicker insole was putting my heel too high in relation to the heel cup in the back of the boot, so my heel would press/rub on the upper part of the heel cup whenever my heel was wanting to lift (ie walking uphill).  I thought it was an issue with heel slip as well, when in fact it just took getting my heel to fit within the heel cup of the boot.  Maybe try a thinner insole instead of thicker ones.  Its a little counter intuitive if you are trying to cure heel slip, but made all the difference for me.  Hope this helps.  I would imagine this is something the Lathrop & Sons system would help you address.   

[splitshot]

   don't forget the tape as it will protect the skin.  mike w

[coachcw]

I am not a big guy, but I have been battling the same issue for years.  Its not so much that my heels would really rub on the back of the boot, but the boot heel cup would push against my heels when I was walking uphill.  I recently bought a pair of Crispi boots and all of the reviews I read said they were great but the stock insoles sucked.  So right away I put in "better" insoles.  I used Sof Sol Athletic insoles.  And from the start these boots gave me heel pain when I went up hills.  I tried every combination of socks I could think of but nothing worked.  Then a couple weeks ago I swapped out my Sof Sol insoles with some thinner Meindl Air Active insoles I had laying around and just like that my issue was solved.  I think the thicker insole was putting my heel too high in relation to the heel cup in the back of the boot, so my heel would press/rub on the upper part of the heel cup whenever my heel was wanting to lift (ie walking uphill).  I thought it was an issue with heel slip as well, when in fact it just took getting my heel to fit within the heel cup of the boot.  Maybe try a thinner insole instead of thicker ones.  Its a little counter intuitive if you are trying to cure heel slip, but made all the difference for me.  Hope this helps.  I would imagine this is something the Lathrop & Sons system would help you address.   

I believe this to be my issue as well when I took out the super feet it was better . maybe the tape is the answer

[splitshot]

  I am sure it will help.  when walking and u feel a blister trying to get started.  stop and apply 1 or 2 layers of tape and c if it helps.  try to keep unused tape dry.  if u have not ever used tape before get some pre wrap and put it under the tape or just apply the tape directly 2 skin.    good luck    mike w