masbrolass Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I purchased a good pair of walking boots that fit great. I've tried to wear them in but unfortunately they are still causing the most painful blisters. I've bought blister plasters etc but no joy. It seems that there is friction between my sock and the heel of the boot and it just burns. Any advice please. The boots are made of leather uppers and soft leather at the heel. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Try 2 pairs of socks or purchase a shoe stretcher. Should do the job ok. Regards Angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Get some 1000 mile socks, they have a lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 How long have you tried to break them in for and how quickly do they cause you to blister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masbrolass Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks for the tips. the two pair of socks seems to be similar to the 1000 mile socks so I will try tonight and order some. I have had the boots some time but after each walk I have had to let my heels recover as the blisters were very bad. It seems worse when I walk up hill where I can feel the friction. I look at the boots now and just don't want to put them on but I can't afford another pair. The boots are lightweight Brasher and felt fantastic for the first couple of miles and then.......ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Try wearing them when you aren't going to walk for more than a couple of miles... Some boots can take a long time to break in (and it will help toughen your heels). Uphill causes you to lean forwards into the front of the boot and lift the heel, it does cause more movement, make sure the boots are tight enough to minimise that movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Wasn't urine used to tan leather? You could always pee in the boots, leave it for a few days and see if that softens the leather. It'll probably reduce the chance of somebody nicking them, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0742Sheff Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I had the same problem with a pair of running shoes a few months ago. I soon found out it was the type of socks i was wearing. I have double lined ones now and all is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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