Thread: Boots, a blister dilemma

The moldable rubber orthotics (like 'formthotics' brand) are fairly cheap, think the last pair I got were about $40 but I'll need more at some stage because they do wear out after a few years of hammering. They're good though, I use them as replacement insoles in all my boots/shoes (depending on fit, I sometimes slip them on top of the original insole to fill in space and add cushioning). Just trim them to fit neatly in the boot, after a couple of trips the top surface will have molded to your feet and gives a really good fit.

Another thing to try is experimenting with different lacing patterns. I was getting excessive heel lift in my current boots, and if I laced them tight enough to prevent it they crushed the top of my foot and gave me sore feet/knees instead. I re-laced them but skipped the lace crossover on top of my foot. Problem solved - I can crank the laces tight enough to hold my foot/ankle well without squashing my foot at the same time. Simple but effective.