Liner socks work?

[wyoboypt]

Do liner socks help prevent blisters? My last 6 plus pairs of boots rub heel blisters even after break in. I always wear mid to heavy weight wool socks. How can I stop getting blisters?

 

[p_ham]

Liner socks can help. You may want to change how you lace your boots. Look up how to lock in the heel. I do this on my hunting boots and it works well.

 

[sneakypete]

I always wear sock liners as part of my sock combination!

 

[pabearhunter]

Liner socks can help. You may want to change how you lace your boots. Look up how to lock in the heel. I do this on my hunting boots and it works well.

I agree, your foot must be moving to much in your boot or your sizing is wrong. I also wear a wick sock under my wool sock.

 

[1_pointer]

Duct tape on the spot that gets blisters and then a liner sock works great IME. I can't imagine getting a blister with that setup. And I have some experience with blisters...

 

[hank4elk]

I wear them & find what works lacing up different boots as stated.
I find they shrink from XL to small in one wash & can be a pain to get on tho....I'm always stretching out socks to get them on.
I wear merino wool socks year round but only wear liners if I am hiking or hunting...usually.
It's important to get socks set comfortable on your feet before pulling the boots on or you will have problems soon after.

 

[npaden]

To me liner socks shine the most earlier in the season when my feet are sweating the most.

If my feet aren't sweating I probably don't need to be wearing liner socks.

 

[Beartooth83]

I wear a liner sock under a heavy cushion merino wool blend sock with my boots in all weather conditions. Blisters are never a problem, as long as the boot fits. When I am looking at new boots, I bring in my own sock system and try them on that way to ensure a proper fit.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Whenever people mention wearing multiple pairs of socks I cringe... if everything fits correctly and you are wearing the correct sock you should be able to get by with just a single pair. Check out Kuiu's socks, they have extra padding around the areas that tend to slide so you get a good fit. Also make sure you are really cranking on your laces around your instep that should keep your heel from moving.

Also I tend to think minor blistering is normal, it takes a while to get your feet in shape for hiking. Even if you put 50 miles in a pair of boots if you haven't been doing any hiking for six months you are going to get blisters until the calluses on your feet build up again.

 

[Laelkhunter]

As someone already suggested, duct tape over the area you get the blisters. Or as many others have found, Leuko Tape. I use the Leuko tape in addition to the Kenetrek Ultimate Liner socks.

 

[smarandr]

Our fearless leader did a great video on this very subject:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SENbp-ZCiLw

 

[wyoboypt]

Thank you for all the replies! im going to try some different lacing techniques. with lightweight hikers blisters have never been a problem. but with any type of mountaineering or semi mountaineering boot i havent been able to eliminate blisters. yet.

 

[pabearhunter]

Make sure you let your feet heal before trying anything else.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Liner socks can help. You may want to change how you lace your boots. Look up how to lock in the heel. I do this on my hunting boots and it works well.

This +1. Used "heel lock" lacing for the first time this season and a pair of 7 year old boots felt brand new.

 

[belshawelk]

Yes,

they make all the difference in the world. My feet sweat bad and because of that my smart wool socks would get wet and I would get blisters. Once I went to poly pro liners it went all away. I wear them anytime I am hunting, hiking regardless of temperatures. Wicks all the moisture and away. I have found the best ones at REI