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reststep Member
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 6:35 pm
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I was going to suggest using athletic tape but it sounds like you have already tried that.
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Tom Admin
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 7:34 pm
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I had the same problem with my current pair of boots (Vasque Sundowners) when initially breaking them in. I was a bit surprised because they were the same size as my last Sundownders and the last pair didn't require any breakin. Heel blisters generally result from a combination of the boot being a little too large, moisture, and the stiff sole of a new boot causing the heel to rise inside and rub against the back. I solved it by:
1) wearing a liner sock while the boot was breaking in
2) carrying an extra pair of socks and changing to keep moisture at a minimum
3) looping the lace around the top/back of the boot before tying the knot (to help keep the heel from rising)
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:46 pm
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I know this is going to sound like an add for smartwool, but if I don't wear smart wool socks I get blisters.
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Tom Admin
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:54 pm
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Apparently smart wool doesn't help with spelling.
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Allison Feckless Swooner
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 9:22 pm
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This doesn't exacrly solve the problem, but there is an amazing product for dealing with big blisters in the field. It's a DR. Scholl blister pad (I call it the Prosthetic Heel). Sticks right on to the blister and stays there for days. Padded.
They come in a little blue box, about 5$ for 5. Completely worth every penny. Use as directed.
Glad to hear I'm not the only wimpy tenderfoot out there getting blisters.
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 9:27 pm
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marzsit Dork
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 10:57 pm
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i had the same problem with a pair of raichle boots back in the 80's, my heel was lifting on ascents. for me, a 1/4" heel wedge solved the problem. rei used to stock them in their retail stores, i suppose any decent shoe store would have something like that.
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Sun Jun 01, 2003 11:05 pm
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Some suggestions from a chronic heel:
Two pair of thin socks better than one thick -- it reduces friction.
Try duct tape on the heel.
Check boot for a pressure point. More likely your heel is lifting when climbing uphill.
Boots possibly too stiff? Are they very rigid?
They need to be broken in more... do that on more level terrain. Wear around house and at work.
Hope the heel heals, really.
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tasslehouf Member
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 29 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
Personally two layers of duct tape works wonders for me.
If I know a boot is going to blister a certain part of my foot I'll start out by duct taping it in the begining so it doesn't even stand a chance.
I've heard people have trouble with tapes because of feet sweating and my feet certainly sweat a bit but the 2 layers makes sure it sticks.
The only problem comes with pulling it off
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JimK Member
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Mon Jun 02, 2003 8:11 am
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One more vote for two layers of duct tape. I have never had a problem with hiking boots but the right heal of my ski boot blisters. Since I have used the duct tape I have had no problems.
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salish Member
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Mon Jun 02, 2003 9:34 am
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I used these last year and they were great. Expensive, but they worked really well.
allison wrote: | This doesn't exacrly solve the problem, but there is an amazing product for dealing with big blisters in the field. It's a DR. Scholl blister pad (I call it the Prosthetic Heel). Sticks right on to the blister and stays there for days. Padded.
They come in a little blue box, about 5$ for 5. Completely worth every penny. Use as directed.
Glad to hear I'm not the only wimpy tenderfoot out there getting blisters. |
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salish Member
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Mon Jun 02, 2003 12:34 pm
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Tasslehouf: I used duct tape the year before last. It worked, but the sweat from my feet melted the glue on the tape and it saturated my Smartwool socks. It took repeated washings to get the glue out, then I started noticing raggety tears and holes in my socks where the tape had been. I liked the duct tape but can't afford to buy too many Smartwool socks. Did you have this problem, or am I just too sweaty??? Maybe I was using an inferior brand of duct tape
Salish
tasslehouf wrote: | Personally two layers of duct tape works wonders for me.
If I know a boot is going to blister a certain part of my foot I'll start out by duct taping it in the begining so it doesn't even stand a chance.
I've heard people have trouble with tapes because of feet sweating and my feet certainly sweat a bit but the 2 layers makes sure it sticks.
The only problem comes with pulling it off |
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marzsit Dork
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marzsit
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Mon Jun 02, 2003 12:48 pm
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medical tape sold in drug stores doesn't do that, but it's more expensive than duct tape...
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tasslehouf Member
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 29 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
Salish wrote: | Tasslehouf: I used duct tape the year before last. It worked, but the sweat from my feet melted the glue on the tape and it saturated my Smartwool socks. It took repeated washings to get the glue out, then I started noticing raggety tears and holes in my socks where the tape had been. I liked the duct tape but can't afford to buy too many Smartwool socks. Did you have this problem, or am I just too sweaty??? Maybe I was using an inferior brand of duct tape
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I don't use smartwool socks I really couldn't help you on the melting part but maybe using liner socks and duct tape so the glue never makes it to the outer socks?
Or perhaps using gauze around the outside of the tape to absorb the sweat/glue. You get the idea.
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