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I have been trying on some new hiking boots. The ones that seem most comfortable in every other way feel somewhat snug on the top of the front of my foot (the instep, I think). Possibly because o...
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2020-04-17T20:13:47Z (over 4 years ago)
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2020-04-17T20:13:46Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>I have been trying on some new hiking boots. The ones that seem most comfortable in every other way feel somewhat snug on the top of the front of my foot (the instep, I think). Possibly because of this snugness, these boots seem to hold my foot in place better than any others I've tried, and I don't get any issues with my toes sliding forward when walking downhill, or with my ankles lifting at all. But I worry that the pressure on the top of the foot may cause problems. None of the boot fitting guides I've found online have discussed the height/fit of this part of the boot. The boots are not painful when they're on, but they are exerting pressure on the top of the foot, even when totally unlaced. I can't tell if this is a good thing or something to avoid.</p>