I have a pair of Scarpa Trek boots which I've owned for about a year, and worn on a variety of terrain, including mountains, moors and lowland. They are 3-4 season boots, fairly stiff but do have some flex in the sole. They seem to fit quite well (professionally fitted by a shop known for boot fitting), and they've been quite comfortable until recently. Within the last few weeks I've started feeling pain at the back of my left foot, just above the heel. It seems to be pressing or pulling as my heel lifts slightly with each step. It may be the inner seam around the ankle cuff that's the problem. The right boot is fine. I wear a single pair of Brasher walking socks, which have always performed well, and which I wore with my last pair of boots with no problems.
Anyone else experienced this problem with these boots or similar? Any advice or solutions you can offer?
I have some scarpa trek boots and find them very comfortable. I took out the orignal insole and then put in some noene shock absorbing insoles and some orthaheel inserts. This does slightly reduce the internal volume. I find these to be a great combination for me. I know that some others use superfeet orthotics though I don't find them as comfy as the combination I have.It's also very easy to move the orthaheels from one pair of shoes to another. You may find that by using some type of orthitic it slightly lifts and repositions your heel within the boot. In turn that may elimate or ease the problem you are experiencing. Cheers.
Off hand, I can think of four possibilities for why a previously comfortable pair of boots are suddenly uncomfortable:
1) You've got some sort of injury (may be knee, back etc, not just foot)
2) The socks have worn and no longer cushioning your feet (easy to check - use a new pair!).
3) The boots could be getting a bit sloppy then may rub in places they used to support.
4) You've got a bit blase about tying the laces. Make sure you bang the heel in properly and then tie the laces well (neither too tight nor too loose).
If that doesn't help, it's beyond me. 2) and 4) are probably the most likely unless you are really unobservant!
Thanks for your suggestions. For now, I've stuck a strip of soft sticky-backed material from Boots (slim comfort padding) down the back of the boot; this and a less-worn pair of socks have improved it a lot. I'll monitor it and experiment with lacing, and maybe the orthotics if it deteriorates again.
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