Boots Causing Blisters now w/ a 50lb Pack

• Jul 25, 2014

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I have the Zamberla Pamir Boots and love them hiking with lighter packs BUT now that i am up to a 50lb pack this last trip 10 miles i have some pretty tor up heels. Any suggestions? Any suggestions this is my first time with a boot this stiff. Seemed once the feet stated to get damp the blisters started.

 

• Jul 25, 2014

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What type of terrain were you hiking in? Just wondering if you need that stiff a boot.

You are correct, drier feet do better than sweaty feet. Try a better moisture wicking sock and a more padded sock if you can fit them.

 

• Jul 25, 2014

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There is a post about cold feet and sweat might check out that post has a Web sight that has a product helps with sweat

 

• Jul 26, 2014

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Thin synthetic sock under my darn tough wool sock helped me quite a bit with moisture control and blisters. I'm going the try the smart wool phd socks as well to see if the extra padding helps.

 

• Jul 26, 2014

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Sounds like you have some wicked heal slip. What are the insoles your using in the Zambers? You may need to switch things up so your foot stays firmly planted in the footbed. Does your Zambers have a cupping affect on your heels? That would be my thoughts. Also does the boots have the same affect with or without the pack weight?

 

• Jul 26, 2014

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You might find this thread helpful.

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19858

 

• Jul 26, 2014

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Leukotape on your heels and other potential hotspots before you go.

 

• Jul 28, 2014

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It has been said before but it works. Get them wet and walk them dry the way you plan on using them. If it is with a heavy pack, then put on your pack, get them soaked inside and out, walk them dry. I have very wierd shaped feet and boots have always been hell for me to break in. I go through work boots like crazy because of the type of work I do, and I hate buying boots and having to go through the process, but it works for me. I believe coyotecommander said the 50 mile mark is hogwash for boots to be broke in, and I can agree to that. Try lacing them different and use them suckers as much as possible.

 

• Jul 28, 2014

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Muleman- Spend most my time in nasty mountains in the wyoming range and the Tetons. This is where I live.

SHTF-The heel sliup is some but not much. With this stiff a boot I think you will always have some. They cause no problem with a lighter pack. I have also tried them with the orange Super feet and that took up to much room in the boot.

I have done 2-3 mile trips before with the 50# pack and had no issues but this time the feet got wet.

Thanks again for the help guys.

 

• Jul 30, 2014

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Tiger Rag said:

Leukotape on your heels and other potential hotspots before you go.

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This.

Perfectly great boots potentially become something else under different loads. Tape is the best insurance. And L tape is the best.