Yet another boot question

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20 August 2014, 22:28

larryshores

Yet another boot question

I have a pair of Lowas that I plan to take with me on my sheep hunt. OcAssionally , on very rough ground particularly when it is hot, the underside of my left big toe burns. I just did a serious hike yesterday in Colorado. I have the issue today.

The boots are well broken in. I have walked hundreds of miles in them.

Is there a solution to this problem?

21 August 2014, 02:11

Biebs

Larry, does it feel like chafing? The joint at the base of the big toe is susceptible to arthritis, gout, and other such maladies, which may create such a sensation. Might just be from overuse.

21 August 2014, 02:59

larryshores

I think it is from friction . High heat, rough ground and I lead with that leg.

21 August 2014, 04:47

sambarman338

Short of getting new boots, I guess you could try some measure to keep your foot farther back. Perhaps a pad behind the top of your toes, together with extra care tightening the laces; locking them somehow at, say, the third eyelet/hook.

21 August 2014, 07:14

BigNate

I notice something similar to this when my insoles are wore out. I'd go there first.
What socks are you using? I think this is almost as critical to happy feet as the insole.

21 August 2014, 08:21

larryshores

Darn Tough socks.

22 August 2014, 01:41

The Norwegian

Larry, do you have a liner sock which make your feet able to kind of glide inside the boot when walking ?

Silk or Coolmaz socks may prevent this and then a wool outside to take away the moist from swetting.

If not better start walking with a Compeed put on underneith the toe. Let be on the toe for the whole hunt. Bring spare Compeeds in case it falls of when taking the socks off for the night.

Morten

22 August 2014, 02:35

larryshores

I wore the boots in New Zealand where we hiked extensively . They were not a problem. In Colorado, it was HOT. The ground was rough. On the way down, I was going really fast. The burning started.

I do wear a liner when hunting. I was not wearing them Tuesday.

Thanks.

22 August 2014, 08:02

BigNate

I haven't used those socks but they do seem to be good depending on which ones. It leads me back to the boots / insoles. They may be broken down enough to need replacement(insoles), or the heat with the swelling assosciated with that pair of boots and sweaty feet are allowing to much slipping.

P.S. Have you considered going to s real sport shoe store to ask questions? Climbing and Hiking boots put very diffeent stresses on things. It may be as easy as changing to a different insole and lacing the boot differently.

24 August 2014, 07:33

BEGNO

Larry,

Back when I did a lot of mountain hunting I would use a thin cool max liner sock under a smart wool outer sock and put moleskin bandages on toes and back of heel to prevent chaffing and blisters. Moleskin is wonderful stuff.

03 September 2014, 00:14

Orvar

Silly question - am not finding the liners on Darn Tough... where on the site are they? I see the ones on REI, but would rather buy better quality.

Thanks!

03 September 2014, 08:35

Biggs300

Larry, try sprinkling some baby powder in your boots. When it's hot, it helps absorb some of sweat and reduces the friction from wet socks.

03 September 2014, 08:41

larryshores

Gentlemen:

My feet were fine on the hunt. I used Darn Tough socks, liner socks (not wool, will have to check the brand) and I sprinkled Anti- Monkey Butt powder in the socks and boots. In the 3 days I hiked over 35 miles over extremely rough terrain carrying probably 45 pounds on my back. The 4th day I climbed up and down the mountain 4 times. This mountain had massive boulder fields.

I will tell you all about a serious mistake I made. I bought Kevlar laces. Had I not taken them out, I would have been hobbled. I could not tighten my boots sufficently with then. NEVER again will I use them.

03 September 2014, 22:15

Orvar

Larry! You can't leave us hangin', how was the hunt!

03 September 2014, 22:39

larryshores

On my way back about a week early. Got an 11 yeAr old ram on the 4th day. Will prepare a report when I get home.

04 September 2014, 04:11

Orvar

Congratulations!

30 September 2014, 06:49

Antlers

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Gentlemen:

My feet were fine on the hunt. I used Darn Tough socks, liner socks (not wool, will have to check the brand) and I sprinkled Anti- Monkey Butt powder in the socks and boots. In the 3 days I hiked over 35 miles over extremely rough terrain carrying probably 45 pounds on my back. The 4th day I climbed up and down the mountain 4 times. This mountain had massive boulder fields.

I will tell you all about a serious mistake I made. I bought Kevlar laces. Had I not taken them out, I would have been hobbled. I could not tighten my boots sufficently with then. NEVER again will I use them.

Larry, I assume you went with the Lowas?