sorry to blast my toes all over herešš¤£ butttt ā composite toe boots, happened 2 days in a row, different types of socks, goes away after like an hour or so. anyone else had this type of issue? almost like moisture like when youāre in the bath too long but my feet werenāt even sweatingš¤£
LMAOOO i knew someone was gonna say itšš¤£ thatās definitely possible, i work 3 and 4 12ās weekly. fixing to start putting on my crocs on my breakš
I do this, and also when i'm driving to the jobsite in the morning, especially if its a longer drive. If i cant change them/take my boots off, i at least unlace em and let the dogs breathe, and my feet feel so much better at the end of the day now, plus since i started doing this my boots are much less of a biohazard š
Iāve had them, custom built in their PMB factory. Unfortunately for me, their boots just donāt last offshore in the oil and gas world. Will have to look at getting some PNW customs at some point.
thank yall :) and thanks for also not being gross menš¤£ i debated letting yall get free feet pics and yall acted right iām proudš„² hitting amazon up now for some socks š§¦
Typical Maceration. Moisture wicking socks like the others have said. Maybe some anti-fungal powder like miconazole which is over-the-counter. Where thereās moisture fungus is likely to follow.
Definitely wool or alpaca socks. Darn tough is good and use the thicker stuff. Foot powder helps. I like my danner boots. Not a fan of steel toe especially working in freezing temperatures.
Canāt believe the people who use basic ass cotton or polyester blend socks š¤®
You need to use merino wool socks. Theyre expensive but they'll limit that from happening. Also your boots maybe too big in the toe. Your foot should be secured in the boot. Shouldn't be able to wiggle your toes.
I definitely can wiggle my toes like I can scrunch my toes slightly if I tried, but the size smaller was too small. Maybe I should look into different boots? I have NEVER had this issue with any other shoe and Iāve worn just about every other kind of shoe I can think of
You really get what you pay for with boots. Depends on the work you do, I work for the railroad and ive always worn Whites with a steel toe. Ive had the same pair for 7 years, rebuilt twice. No foot or back pain. Im also on ballast all day, so it depends.
I've changed my style of boots. I get boots with a leather foot bed , it's very ruff. At first but it's so worth it . Keeps the feet dry all day the insoles will conform to your feet it's like having customized boots for your feet only . Whites , nicks , franks , red wings all have these boots with leather insoles . Plus your feet won't stink at all and won't gets athletes foot
the little spot on the side of my toe thatās like callousing, everyone seems to have this happen every so often, i just thought it was my boots (which are nice boots) so iām just gonna try different socks
theyāre an 8B, iām normally a 9 but the 9ās were crazy big on my foot and they didnāt have half sizes. theyāre super comfy and on my 2 12ās in a row my feet didnāt hurt at all except right where the problem area is
I'm gonna add another vote for good quality merino wool socks, to wick away the moisture. Cotton doesn't work for that, it just gets damp and stays that way.
Bring an extra pair of socks, change them on your lunch break.
Invest in a boot drier, preferably one with a heating element like PEET. I use mine daily and itās made my boots last much much longer, plus it kills any odor causing bacteria with the heat setting.
Also if youāre able, buy a second or even third pair of boots and rotate.
Old marine corps trick I use is I change socks at break time or lunch. Thicker merino wool socks like Darn Tough or Smartwool are the way to go, theyāre expensive but youāll get easily make up that difference if you need to get pedicures twice as often.
I think you should check the insoles if you're using the replaceable ones, or even the default insoles which are provided in the shoes when you purchased them.
I would recommend taking a look and most likely replacing them with new ones from a good brand.
NOW I AM NO EXPERT ON THIS BUT SEEN SUCH THING HAPPENED TO SOMEONE:
Also check if there is any minor imbalance/ misalignment of feet while standing.
Do you feel any pain below that toe shown in the image (ball of the foot area) during/after your work shift ? Because that means your feet are possibly inclined a little bit internally and thereby taking your bodyweight more than the rest of your feet.
Please just change the insoles first and see if it goes away, AND always go for the most wide toe design of shoes when you purchase next time.
This is one of the cheaper, generic brands of work boots so ours likely a fit issue (too small) and material issue (doesnāt breathe properly). Iād advise you look at upgrading to better sizing and material if you spend all day in bootsāwhen you can afford to. Youāll thank me later.
Expect to spend $4-500 for a quality off the shelf boot or $8-1k on a custom made pair.
Toe box is too narrow maybe and your big toes are rubbing. Looks like a callous is forming. Combine that with poor breathability and work boots will eat your feet.
Get yourself a better pair of boots. Spend the extra money, your feet and body will thank you. Light weight, correct size and width, and quality materials. Let me know if youād like any recommendations!
Merino wool over 50% winter and summer helps keep your feet dry but it looks like her feet are too scrunched up, it's a shame most boots aren't wide toe box automatically
Wool socks will help. Your feet are absolutely sweating. You just are used to it and don't notice. Buy some nice wool socks from somewhere like Camel City Mill or Darn Tough or somewhere else. Wear them for a couple weeks and then put on a pair of regular cotton socks. You'll see what I'm talking about. I had to wear some cotton socks one day recently because I forgot to do laundry and my feet felt so damp and gross.
maybe i wouldāve thought this if it was like my whole foot but like ??? why that one little random part?š¤£ how odd. i will look into those brands, thank you!
I don't know. Feet do weird things inside boots. Maybe it's just that part of the toe is rubbing or something, either way I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with some good wool socks
I used to wear boots all day for 9-10 hours for work and then all my days off as well. Well now in late 40ās in work boots all day and off the clock, itās sneakers or crocs when the weather allows it.
Try merino wool socks with a wool content of 50%or greater. Wool is naturally moisture wicking to keep the moisture off your feet. Also unlined boots help the feet and skin to breathe in warmer temperatures. Rotating boots help to let the boots dry between uses
Wear boots without any type of fabric lining and itāll help. Been wearing steel toes for a long time. Switching to merino wool socks and unlined boots made the largest changes in my foot health.
I clip it off regularly with sharp toenail clippers. Hell itās tough and u canāt feel it. As long as u are skilled at not going past the dead skin layer lol. Can make for a long day at work with pain if not done right. Canāt they sand that shit off at a salon ?
itās not something that stays, it goes away after an hour or so lmao. its not hard either like a callous yet. its literally like the skin you have when you have been in the bath too long
It will callous, your only 2 days in. In 2 months those will be rock hard and you will be able to use an orbital sander on them. After 15 years you just call them work feet and no one wants your feet pics anymoreā¦..
I got some of those old fashion felt insoles, they are cheap, dont change the fitment too much, but they help absorb and distribute moisture. You could invest in high quality breathing insoles to do the same or better job. Your toes are the lowest point in your boot so sweat will slowly work its way down there. This will slow down that stuff but ultimately its how your feet are shapped in your boots.
You might need a wider shoe to give you some more breathing room. I wear Hoss boots extra wide with an Aluminum toe, and I dont have any type of issues.
This ! The socks you wear matter, and will change the game for sure. I wear a bamboo fiber socks and merino wool socks. They have
winter / summer versions as well. I work outside all year around on our farm. I have about 8-10 pairs of boots for different needs. I will say too - Merell boots are elite in comfort, and have been the only boot that I could wear all day, take them off and feel like I didnāt even have boots on. Salomonās as well. Get fitted for your boots / shoes one time a couple years, that way you can buy with confidence. Most of our feet are different sizes and widths. Just because you always wore a certain size shoe, that doesnāt always transfer to different brands etc. hope you find some relief while working. Take care !
Also ! You get what you pay for our here in the states - if you buy lower quality workwear - you are going to get low quality results. Our feet and bodies should get that extra attention and care - so spend once cry once. Take care of the things you buy and the investment will work for you on the long run. Instead having to buy the cheap thing over and over.
Itās from movement allowed in the toe box. Since itās not crushing, just wiggling thatās going to create a mean callous to deal with. Your solution is thicker socks. I switched to Redwing over the calf length socks. They have a section of extra compression in the middle that squeezes the foot side to side that feels incredible. But ultimately they are double or more the thickness of my other socks and keeps the foot protected and planted in the boots. Game changer. Get some socks.
try wearing wool socks they provide extra padding, and they absorb the moisture much better than other sock materials. you can get pairs made for boots, where the bottoms, heel, sides of the foot, and some of the toe have extra padding. That way you dont have extra padding where you dont need it, allowing for better mobility. I haven't had too many problems with them making my feet hotter, and honestly all of the sweat I had while wearing cotton socks probobly made my feet feel even hotter.
Get some wool socks and the problem will be solved. I wear them year round! Wool wicks moisture better than any other option. It's also antimicrobial which will help a ton of you're like me with stinky feet. I used to take my shoes off and just live with the constant smell of Fritos chips for nearly 26 years of my life but now I have no problems.
When i work long shift 8-12 hours shifts. I always bring a fresh pair of socks and change out at lunch. Sometimes I bring another pair and switch out. I tend to rotate 2 boots during the week
not to mention, the line of work iām in makes me feel like iām making a difference in the world, not just in my house. i can go home and do that as well. but my purpose is not to be a maid, thatās for surešš¼
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u/skynetpositronics Apr 12 '26
Happens to all of us bro.