Wifes Boots and Blisters

[BOW HUNTER13]

The wife and I have big pans to go camping/hiking in Idaho.  BUT, a mile in she is getting blisters on her heals.   On our 2nd set of boots, good quality boots.  Kenetrex, Keen, Ozbo (?)  We are going to try moleskin, but looking for any other ideas?? 

PS -  bandaids do not help

[Buckhunter24]

Theres quite a few variables, does she do fine taking walks in tennis shoes?

If theres not much movementin the heel it may be a matter of working through it for a couple hikes. But the issue should not persist beyond a few hikes.

If there is a noticeably poor fit, I would go knto a shop that will help fit you. REI has a lot of options.

Depending on the height of the boot, you can find alternative ways to lace that can help too, but not quite as effective for the heel as it is the bite on top of the foot.

A break in period is.necessary for solid leather boots with vibram soles,my experience with the nicer hikers is there is a bit of a break in but they should be comfortable from the get go.

[HAGEMANIAC]

Maybe a good quality sock with some extra padding? I'm assuming the boots fit, but maybe they are a little big?

[BOW HUNTER13]

Boots fit weve changed sizes and have good socks,tennis shoes are ok.I think she has soft feet from not wearing boots a lot.Just looking for ideas to help her go further with out hurting while her feet toughin up.

[Buckhunter24]

I would go less far to start. Starting now try going for short walks and stop before a hotspot develops and keep working up to longer distance to build a bit of callus. Once youve got a hotspot/blister its easy to keep making it worse without building up any callus.

[jackelope]

Can’t just head out in the mountains in brand new boots like that. Wear them around town, work, etc. and get the break in process started. Build up to the hiking trips. Some manufacturers say 50 miles before they’re broke in.

[BOW HUNTER13]

Thanks ,that's what were trying we went a mile up river flat ground to get out.WE will keep it slow and keep the boots on her feet.

[300rum]

Mole skin works for a time but eventually rubs off. Duct tape is better. You absolutely have to stop as soon as there is a hot spot and put it on, you can not wait.  Try wool socks too, no cotton or synthetics. You can leave duct tape on for days and days.

[Weehunt66]

Try lacing to prevent heel lift.

[PacificNWhunter]

Leukotape, you can find it on amazon. Pre-tape before you go. Expect to leave it on for a few days. Stuffs amazing.

[ghosthunter]

The lacing trick worked for me. I can get them on so tight they are hard to get off.
Blisters are caused by friction. Reduce friction any way you can.

Two pairs of socks.
Lacing
Break in
Lube her feet with petroleum jelly or bag balm. You do it for her. It pays off in more ways than one.

Good luck.

And if she get sore at end of day soak in espson  salts for 30 minutes. Ahhhhh

[kselkhunter]

And if she get sore at end of day soak in espionage salts for 30 minutes. Ahhhhh

And if spies steal your espionage salts, you can also use espom salt.

[jackelope]

Epsom?

[ghosthunter]

And if she get sore at end of day soak in espionage salts for 30 minutes. Ahhhhh

And if spies steal your espionage salts, you can also use espom salt.

Darn spell check

[kselkhunter]

And if she get sore at end of day soak in espionage salts for 30 minutes. Ahhhhh

And if spies steal your espionage salts, you can also use espom salt.

Darn spell check

At least your spell check is working. Mine clearly wasn't.