Sheffield James
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, (2019)
I am leaving for Spain in three weeks time and I need some practical advice on how I can overcome a problem I'm having with my new boots.
I bought a pair of hiking boots with ankle support a month or two ago. Both fit comfortably until I walk a few kilometres, which is when the right boot starts to chafe my right ankle and causes a break in the skin and a slight bleed. It is very painful, too. I have not worn them while my ankle has been healing; something essential to me as a diabetic for whom foot care is very important.
My question:
Does anyone know of any clever, practical ways of softening the material around the ankle area and top edge of the boot manually? I'm hoping that will help solve the problem and will get me back on the training ground as quickly as possible.
Please note: buying a new pair of boots is not an option.
Thank-you!
James
I bought a pair of hiking boots with ankle support a month or two ago. Both fit comfortably until I walk a few kilometres, which is when the right boot starts to chafe my right ankle and causes a break in the skin and a slight bleed. It is very painful, too. I have not worn them while my ankle has been healing; something essential to me as a diabetic for whom foot care is very important.
My question:
Does anyone know of any clever, practical ways of softening the material around the ankle area and top edge of the boot manually? I'm hoping that will help solve the problem and will get me back on the training ground as quickly as possible.
Please note: buying a new pair of boots is not an option.
Thank-you!
James