Blisters???

[martizia]

No matter what boots or shoes I try I always get bad blister on my heels, any recommendations for the field, tape? 2 nd skin?  Thanks

 

[GoatT]

I would go to a foot specialist and get fitted for boots.  Nothing ruins a hunt faster than blisters.  I once heard from a great hunter that the first thing you want to take care of is your feet.  If they hurt all during the hunt, you will most definitely have a miserable hunt.

 

[ghost]

Do yourself a favor and buy the Cabelas Coolmax Liner. I wear them under my Smartwool sock and I NEVER get blisters. Last September in Colorado I wore these while I hunted for 10 days and hiked 80-100 miles. On the last day of the hunt my feet looked just like the first day when we went in. No blisters or hot spots at all.


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Coolmax174-Over-The-Calf-Liner-Socks-Two-Pack/732847.uts#BVRRWidgetID

 

[EatElk]

You don't have proper fit if you are getting blisters. To achieve this you must get measured for the boot. Then get a high end insole that fits your arch type. Third, buy the best merino socks possible. My favorites are Fit Co. They have a great heel pocket, top of the line wool mix, and never bunch up.


I feel your pain man. I use to get blisters every year until I went nuts researching this topic.


My boot combo is:
Crispi Hunter
Cabela's meindl Perfekt insoles
Fit Co socks

 

[nclonghunter]

Sorta along the line of the coolmax liners, are you wearing an 8 inch insulated boot? They give great angle support but if you end up hunting in hot weather they will cook and blister your feet. I absolutely love Danner Pronghorns, but due to the last few years of 70-80 degree weather I switched to a hiker style Merrell.  I also bought the sock liners but didnt need them with the Merrells. It's sweat and moisture plus friction that damages the feet. Carry a second pair of socks at all times.

 

[wapiti_will]

you may need to look at how stiff or soft your boot soles are.  to stiff or soft has caused issues for me.  i have boots with more support i use when packing in with 80 lbs on my back, but carry softer boots for day hunting and stalking.

 

[Mountain Bowhunter]

yeah definitely need to get a properly fitting boot.  until then duct tape or electrical tape on hot spots.  i've found electrical tape works better with sweaty feet and doesn't slip

 

[Bullhunter]

New boots that fit properly for sure.

 

[Kglacken]

Keep trying boot and sock combinations and use mole skin in the areas you know your feet will get blisters at

 

[Alder]

Socks could certainly be the problem. I can't wear wool socks on long hikes in my insulated boots as my feet get too hot and then blisters form.


Also people forget about getting good insoles. Lots of boots have pretty generic insoles. Good insoles like "superfeet" cup your heel and keep it in place and help your foot fit in the boot better.