Bruised Ankles when walking

Q. I have a problem with my (relativley new) walking boots.

After about an hour or 2 of walking I get what feels like a bruised inner ankle bone - yet there is no visible bruising.

It's agony! Any ideas?

Lindsey Richards, Winchester

Answers

A. Sounds like the Scree Cuff is to high for you and/or you have the very top of your boot tied too tight round you ankles. Try slackening it off a bit or don't include the topmost eyelets/lugs when you lace your walking boots up.

If the problem persists, invest in new boots with a lower scree cuff. A specialist walking gear shop should be able to advise you.

To see which bit of your walking boot constitutes the Scree Cuff - see the diagram on our Walking Boots Gear Guide pdf available from our Walking Boots Gear Guide page.

Hope this helps

Mike (Editor)

A. I've been wearing the same pair of boots for 4 years with no issues what-so-ever, when I started training for the three peaks this started happening to me without explantation. I purchased a new pair of boots (similar to the old but different) & it's still happening! It even happened recently when wearing boots without ankle support!

Joshua Withers, Ebbw Vale

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