jeffh Posted December 21, 2004 Posted December 21, 2004 Currently into my second season using a pair of Koflachs Arctis Expe boots and on the last couple of trips started getting a significant rub mark on the top of my right ankle. It has yet gotten to the point of a full blister but could potentially become a problem on longer trips. It seems to be coming mainly on descents when my ankle bends and hits on the hard outside plastic portion of the boot where the foot and shin portion come together. I have tried multiple sock combinations, lacing them differently, duct tape, all without success. Really like these boots and don't want to give them up. Anyone else ever have this problem and figure out a solution? I suppose you could heat up the plastic part and bend it a little but I would be afraid just making it worse. Any information would be much appreciated. Quote
treknclime Posted December 21, 2004 Posted December 21, 2004 Sounds like you're talking about "typical" boot bang (I think??). Maybe not though... I've worn a number of Koflachs, and most are OK for me. One time though, I got some boot bang from a pair...and hte pain lasted for a whole summer season. Ended up selling the boots. Not sure quite what caused it, and have occassionally gotten it since then, but it goes away with a little TLC. When I get it, I usually put in a foam pad, cut so that it straddles my ankle (and rounded at the top)...and it can be worn between two layers of socks. For extreme bang, I wrap the pad on with an ace bandage...which adds more padding. I started carrying one in my FA kit. Descents seem to agrevate the issue...especially in soft snow. The rear foot ends up getting left further behind (so to speak) when walking, which exagerates the bend...and the pressure on the shin. To further prevent the issue, I also wear two thick wool socks...and ice and ibu when necessary. Your sounds more like a blister problem though, but could be related. Good luck. Quote
jeffh Posted December 22, 2004 Author Posted December 22, 2004 A thin pad between two socks may do the trick or at least decrease the problem. I've had great success with duct tape for hot spots/blister areas but it didn't work on this area. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote
bfiles Posted December 31, 2004 Posted December 31, 2004 Koflaxia...aptly named as it is typical of koflach boots...inflamation of the tendon running down the front of the shin...painful/possibly debilitating. Foam pad and or loosen the outer shell of the boot in comparison to the liner Quote
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