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Bjorn A. Payne Diaz wrote:
-Are these classic boots? -Are the boot flexible? Some classic boots are too stiff in the sole, and that will cause blisters. I like my classic boots to be very flexible, like a tennis shoe. Jay Wenner Bedroom slippers:-) Marsh |
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JCZ wrote:
I'm sure they probably thought of this too, but is the last gender specific in her boots? June It's a little difficult getting gender specific with boot vendors. I go for best fit for the shape and volume of the foot, and where things may protrude and bite differently. At least IMHO. Marsh "Bjorn A. Payne Diaz" wrote in message oups.com... -Are these classic boots? -Are the boot flexible? Some classic boots are too stiff in the sole, and that will cause blisters. I like my classic boots to be very flexible, like a tennis shoe. Jay Wenner |
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Well I bought some Karhu boots online, and they were HORRIBLE. With
every step they slipped up and down on my heel. So I sent them back and bought a better model (same brand) that said "gender specific," and they fit remarkably well. I'm sure you are right to go for best fit, but for women, with narrower heels, I have found that lasts built specifically for a woman seem to work better for me. June "Marsh Jones" wrote in message news JCZ wrote: I'm sure they probably thought of this too, but is the last gender specific in her boots? June It's a little difficult getting gender specific with boot vendors. I go for best fit for the shape and volume of the foot, and where things may protrude and bite differently. At least IMHO. Marsh "Bjorn A. Payne Diaz" wrote in message oups.com... -Are these classic boots? -Are the boot flexible? Some classic boots are too stiff in the sole, and that will cause blisters. I like my classic boots to be very flexible, like a tennis shoe. Jay Wenner |
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Jim Grau wrote:
(1) Taping my heel before every outing. I've done this for many years and it's worked 100% of the time. I used to use moleskin, but eventually found it much cheaper to just use normal white athletic tape -- for me this worked just as well. I ended up changing to gaffer/duct/duck tape on the skin: the smooth surface reduces the friction which helps matters, or did when my old Alicos were skinning me because my heels were a different shape to theirs... (2) Putting several layers of duck tape inside the boot covering the problem area. When I did this I found I no longer needed to tape my ankles. Guess this could well be the lower friction thing too. Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/ |
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Lester Kovac wrote:
My girlfriends has big problems with blisters developing on the back of her heels when cross country skiing. This is chronic problem repeating every season, year after year. She tried many remedies, padding, layers of socks and materials, many different boots, lubricants, etc. Nothing seems to help. Blisters starts to develop after first 5-10 km and in about 20-30 km her heels are bloody mess. This must have to do with hep physiology. Her heel is probably narrower that the average. Did anyone experienced this kind of the problem to such extent? Did anyone find some reliable solution to this? I am thinking about the very radical attempt. I want to remove the back-of-the-heel part of her ski boots completely (with the help of the shoe-repairman). It could be quite expensive trial-and-error attemt, but we have to try. Do you think this could work? Won't it only move the problem higher, i.e. from the heels to the ankle area? Wouldn't her feet get too cold with the hole in the back of the boot (she would be using neoprene boot cover)? Wouldn't this cut weaken the boot considerably so that it would not last more than 1 or 2 weekends? Thank you, L Lester: I too have a very difficult foot, very narrow from heel to toe and have had to be very careful with my bc ski boots (telemark and Nordic) for over 15 years. I would recommend the following: 1) Don't hack up the boot. You are asking to create more problems than you will solve. 2) Go to a good shop with a good boot fitter, work with the boot fitter and do what they say with regard to fit, socks, etc. You may have to go back more than once. Don't forget to tip your boot fitter with a six pack of the beer of their choice. 3) Consider investing in a custom insole molded specifically to her foot. Once again, this is where a good boot fitter is important. 3) Apply moleskin/athletic tape to the problem area before putting on your socks at the beginning of the ski. I do this every time before I ski and have for over 15 years. Good luck, Steve |
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Lester,
The most important thing is boot fit. Got to a real cross country ski store with a wide selection. Salomon call their women's boots "Vitane" and they are made from a clean sheet of paper as women's boots. They do make the boots with a narrower heel. The theory is that women's feet are shaped closer to a diamond kite shape than men. However, being in two large cross country ski clubs, I know LOTS of women who get heel blisters from Salomon Vitane boots. There is only one sock I have found that REALLY prevents blisters (and one of those above women said that this sock is the only sock that she can use her Vitane boots to ski in). It is the crew length Wright Double Layer Anti Blister sock. It is 100% Coolmax, sewn in a "U" shape, folded inside, and sewn shut at the toe. Wright socks are sold at Road Runner Sports, many running shops, and REI. Only the crew length regular weight sock is suitable for XC skiing, and they are the best sock made. They are dry, very comfortable, and really do prevent blisters. Cheers, Bruce Freeburger remove SNOWMOBILES and UNLEASHEDDOGS before replying Lester Kovac wrote: My girlfriends has big problems with blisters developing on the back of her heels when cross country skiing. This is chronic problem repeating every season, year after year. She tried many remedies, padding, layers of socks and materials, many different boots, lubricants, etc. Nothing seems to help. Blisters starts to develop after first 5-10 km and in about 20-30 km her heels are bloody mess. |
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Folks,
This is the crew length Wrightsock Double Layer I mentioned http://www.roadrunnersports.com/cgi-...ekgcgecfeedg.0 Cheers, Bruce Freeburger Bruce Freeburger wrote: Lester, The most important thing is boot fit. Got to a real cross country ski store with a wide selection. Salomon call their women's boots "Vitane" and they are made from a clean sheet of paper as women's boots. They do make the boots with a narrower heel. The theory is that women's feet are shaped closer to a diamond kite shape than men. However, being in two large cross country ski clubs, I know LOTS of women who get heel blisters from Salomon Vitane boots. There is only one sock I have found that REALLY prevents blisters (and one of those above women said that this sock is the only sock that she can use her Vitane boots to ski in). It is the crew length Wright Double Layer Anti Blister sock. It is 100% Coolmax, sewn in a "U" shape, folded inside, and sewn shut at the toe. Wright socks are sold at Road Runner Sports, many running shops, and REI. Only the crew length regular weight sock is suitable for XC skiing, and they are the best sock made. They are dry, very comfortable, and really do prevent blisters. Cheers, Bruce Freeburger remove SNOWMOBILES and UNLEASHEDDOGS before replying Lester Kovac wrote: My girlfriends has big problems with blisters developing on the back of her heels when cross country skiing. This is chronic problem repeating every season, year after year. She tried many remedies, padding, layers of socks and materials, many different boots, lubricants, etc. Nothing seems to help. Blisters starts to develop after first 5-10 km and in about 20-30 km her heels are bloody mess. |
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"Lester Kovac" lkovac_at_rogers_dot_com wrote in message
... My girlfriends has big problems with blisters developing on the back of her heels when cross country skiing. This is chronic problem repeating every season, year after year. Did anyone experienced this kind of the problem to such extent? Did anyone find some reliable solution to this? I had bad heel blisters everytime I went skiing with my classic Alpina boots. My wife also had heel blisters with classic Alpina boots. We both solved our problem by switching to Salomon boots! I believe each bootmaker have their own "forms". Your girlfriend may have to search for the one make that will fit her foot best. BarryT |
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Folks,
The problem here is not the boot. It's the girlfriend. You should NEVER go out with women that have narrow heels! They are nothing but trouble! I would strongly suggest getting a new girlfriend. TK |
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