If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Right hiking boot, a right pain

leblanc · 2016-12-07 20:42:21

Well, I got a new pair of hiking boots a few weeks back. Since day one the insole in the right boot keep riding up the heel and the front of it is half way down my foot which is annoying as f**k on a long hike. Anything I can do to stop this or just take them back to the shop? Tried every thickness of sock I have including…

Options

07-12-2016 9:42pm

#1
leblanc

Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭

Join Date: May 2009

Posts: 79
Well, I got a new pair of hiking boots a few weeks back. Since day one the insole in the right boot keep riding up the heel and the front of it is half way down my foot which is annoying as f**k on a long hike. Anything I can do to stop this or just take them back to the shop?

Tried every thickness of sock I have including two pairs and the same thing happened.

Tagged:

hiking boots

hiking

0

Comments

Options
#2 08-12-2016 6:35pm
wolfeye

Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭

Join Date: January 2012

Posts: 408

You could try a double sided sticky tape to stop it sliding.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-2PG25-Powergrip-Double-Sided/dp/B00FXRJG7S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481218056&sr=8-2&keywords=strong+double+sided+tape

0
Options
#3 15-12-2016 7:35pm
CianRyan

Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: March 2008

Posts: 14554

The sticky tape or a spot of glue is what I'd go for. Double socks can be worse than a cheap boot in terms of comfort.

Had any luck with it?

0
Options
#4 15-12-2016 8:37pm
leblanc

Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭

Join Date: May 2009

Posts: 79

Glue didnt work. Going for the double sided tape. Cheers lads

0