Correcting heel slip in a boot

[Jasonsansfleece]

If One found a boot that fitted well except for a little heel slip is there any reason why One couldn’t make a shim that fitted under the insole, perhaps cut out of a cork tile, full thickness under the heel and tapering to nothing under the arch? Do people do something like this?

[Montana St Alum]

https://www.tognar.com/ski-and-snowboar ... -lifts-pr/

[fisheater]

Assume link @Montana St Alum, I have read about guys having success with those ankle bone pads that were listed as “you also may be interested in” under the heel lifting pads you linked to.

[JB TELE]

In addition to the heel lift, try taking a ski strap and strapping around the ankle as low as you can get it. That seems to stop my heel from slipping. Velcro or ratcheting straps and buckles were very common on older tele boots and the ski strap does the same thing,

[Montana St Alum]

Assume link @Montana St Alum, I have read about guys having success with those ankle bone pads that were listed as “you also may be interested in” under the heel lifting pads you linked to.

Yeah, I wasn't sure if the slippage was side to side, as in a heel cup too wide, or if it was heel lift. I've had some success in the past with taking the liner out and gluing neoprene strips on it to "pinch in" on the narrow part of the heel. Baking thermal fit liners will expand the foam a bit and help with heel hold down.

Edit: Oops, I meant that for the OP, but yes, fisheater (this internet stuff is hard).

[Capercaillie]

Assuming leather boots, the first thing I would try is a modified heel lock lacing technique:



If there is still some lift remaining after that, based on previous recommendations on this board (BTW first post here - thank you everyone for the valuable information! I hope I can contribute), I have had great success with the eZeefit. It fills up volume evenly all around the heel for a better fit into the heel counter. Boots already come with raised heels; trying to fill up all the volume by adding more height with an insole risks tipping you forward.

Another thing the eZeefit helps with is pressure on the Achilles if the boot has a poorly padded transition at the top of the heel counter.

[Jasonsansfleece]

Thanks for the replies, I’ve tried on a pair of Alpinas and they are tight widthwise in the toe but the heel slips. Armed with some of my newfound knowledge I’ll be trying on some other boots very soon,

[Chisana]

Assuming leather boots, the first thing I would try is a modified heel lock lacing technique:



If there is still some lift remaining after that, based on previous recommendations on this board (BTW first post here - thank you everyone for the valuable information! I hope I can contribute), I have had great success with the eZeefit. It fills up volume evenly all around the heel for a better fit into the heel counter. Boots already come with raised heels; trying to fill up all the volume by adding more height with an insole risks tipping you forward.

Another thing the eZeefit helps with is pressure on the Achilles if the boot has a poorly padded transition at the top of the heel counter.

I also endorse the Ezeefit booties. I have very small ankles and am looking forward to trying yur suggested lacing method. Thank you Capercaillie.

[lowangle al]

Moleskin or the thicker mole foam could help solve the blister problem caused by heel slip.