How do I stop my shoes from rubbing the back of my ankle?

How do I stop my shoes from rubbing the back of my ankle?

Put On Thick Socks. Use Insoles. Try Moleskin. Stretch The Back Of Your Shoes. Use Duct Tape. Use Cotton Wool.

Why do my shoes rub the back of my ankle?

Shoes rub heels and ankles due to the friction created between the lining of shoes and the skin on the achilles and ankle. This friction is created when walking and is exacerbated by factors including sock material and thickness, shape of a shoe’s topline, material of shoe lining, and shoe tightness.

How do you break in shoes with heel rubs?

Thick Socks: Throw on your thickest pair of socks and go for another walk. Or just sit around in the thick socks and shoes. Shoe Shaper: You can also throw your chunky socks over a shoe shaper and them sit overnight. Potato: Yup, you read that right.

How do I keep my ankles from blistering with new shoes?

Moisturize Your Skin Before you go on a walk or run in your new shoes, apply lotion to your feet to moisturize them. To reduce friction in the areas where blisters are most likely to form, place petroleum jelly on hotspots, such as your heels, top of toes, and sides of toes.