Why do my Walking Boots Hurt the Back of my Leg?

There aren’t many things that ruin a good hike as much as the dreaded Blisters, but having an irritating Pain, especially in the back of your leg such as your Achilles, Calf, Thighs or Glutes comes very close.

I know I have had this issue on many occasions in the past, and it has always been due to the same recurring issues. So exactly why do my Walking Boots hurt the back of my legs now and then, even as an experienced hiker?

Hopefully by pointing out the main reasons why we get leg pain when hiking will help you to avoid getting it yourself, so let’s dive in.

Why Are My Walking Boots Rubbing?

There are multiple reasons that you walking boots could be causing some form of rubbing pain, or even the dreaded blisters on the back of your leg or heel, here are the main ones:

• Boots not broken in properly yet
• Heel Lift inside your boot
• Laces not done up tight enough
• Boots laced incorrectly
• Buying poorly designed boots
• Ankle Support too high or too low for your personal shape of ankle
• Socks moving or bunching
• Walking with wet feet inside your boots for too long

By simply being aware of what could turn into be a potential rubbing factor, we can mitigate the risk of almost all of them from occurring. Let’s have a look at each of them in turn: Read more...