tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post8452126296833492428..comments2024-03-10T10:12:47.522+01:00Comments on Weighty matters: TrainingMarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464946195661953578noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-11371508951594245802014-02-01T06:12:13.540+01:002014-02-01T06:12:13.540+01:00Ouch, I would hate to have those shoes.Ouch, I would hate to have those shoes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-20094326593045397802014-01-29T00:31:14.653+01:002014-01-29T00:31:14.653+01:00Sorry about the blisters....ouch! Love the picture...Sorry about the blisters....ouch! Love the pictures you shared. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-27357693354771435312014-01-28T04:35:00.452+01:002014-01-28T04:35:00.452+01:00Interesting photos! I know nothing of walking boo...Interesting photos! I know nothing of walking boots but I have used a product called moleskin with problem areas. Boy Scout leaders swear by the stuff.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359355308140058671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-62361634016000560312014-01-27T16:33:18.250+01:002014-01-27T16:33:18.250+01:00And... I agree with Anvilcloud. I know your boots,...And... I agree with Anvilcloud. I know your boots, and they are of a very good quality...but...they just don't fit you well enough. It is worth the try to walk them in, but you have to start with very, very short walks. I guess buying new ones will spare you a lot of time (and pain!).Pepperflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838630913320672791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-54913305402281630322014-01-27T15:05:05.019+01:002014-01-27T15:05:05.019+01:00With respect, I am going to disagree with Yamini. ...With respect, I am going to disagree with Yamini. I have purchased several pair of walking boots, and they should be decent (maybe not perfect) from the start. After 13 years, whether you've used them much or not, I think you need to invest in another pair. Agreeing with Yamini, however, I often did the double sock thing to avoid blisters when playing tennis, and it worked.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-39132987675485739942014-01-27T14:46:29.513+01:002014-01-27T14:46:29.513+01:00Hari OM
Ah well, this is the good old fashioned ne...Hari OM<br />Ah well, this is the good old fashioned need to 'walk them in'; a necessary part of any decent footwear. I have been doing that with a pair of shoes and some new knee-length street boots. Yes there are sore heels, but wearing them everyday and riding the rub is paying off.<br /><br />That said, proper walking boots ought to be worn with TWO pairs of woolen socks. Assuming you bought these at a hiking shop, I am surprised if the salesperson didn't advise this. The other thing is to apply a layer of petroleum jelly to the heel before dressing.<br /><br />Another softening tactic which I have used successfully, is to apply a hammer to the area of leather which is offending. Find a stone step and beat the things into submission.<br /><br />Meanwhile - your little ramble brought us some delightful photos!! Happy feet. YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.com