Timberland boot seam

[WaltzingBetty]

I've bought a pair of the classic tan timberland boots

Really love the look but there's a seam inside the boot at the back, exactly where your heel rubs.

Is this normal? it's ripping the backs of my heels apart

I got them from TK max and am wondering if they're seconds. It seems like an obvious design flaw. Can anyone with a pair of regular tan timberland boots post a pic of what theirs look like inside
Do they always rub?

Bump!

Mine are the slim version but yeah they definitely take some effort to wear in. My son solved his (classic version) by lacing them differently so that might be worth a try but I went with ankle plasters and thick socks and patience

I had this on an old pair. Took ages to wear them in. I ended up putting a piece of chiropody felt over the ridge. Made them tight but it worked

Oh I saw some silicone ankle protectors a while back (sort of like silicone half socks) which I wish I had seen at the time

Thanks yes I've tried sticking the gel ankle protector things in them but they don't stick properly. I've loosened the laces too.

It's seems such a daft design - why have an uncovered seam in an area that will rub they could easily line it

Apart from that they fit well and are 'broken in' it's literally just the raw seam that's chafing, not sure if that will ever stop?

They ended up as my favourite ever pair of boots. I even got them sent off and reconditioned (don't bother - they shrink in width when they resole them). They were a labor of love though - took about a year to get them into "I'd rather wear these than slippers".

@Crepuscularshadows

They ended up as my favourite ever pair of boots. I even got them sent off and reconditioned (don't bother - they shrink in width when they resole them). They were a labor of love though - took about a year to get them into "I'd rather wear these than slippers".

A year!!! 😨

Oh yeah I got a second pair despite the pain. Totally worth the effort. The ankle things had a strap around the front of the foot so might not move too much

I have a pair of Timberland trainers and they rubbed like hell until I removed the insoles, now my feet are in the correct position and they don't rub.

Harder to break in than DM’s but worth it.

I've had a few pairs-they are hard to break in with that seam. I usually wear some good thick walking/hiking socks with them and wear them around the house for about a week. That sorted out the seam for me.

@Theawkwardblonde

I've had a few pairs-they are hard to break in with that seam. I usually wear some good thick walking/hiking socks with them and wear them around the house for about a week. That sorted out the seam for me.

Thanks yeah I've been wearing them and am fine walking in them for about half an hour to 40 mins of proper walking but they do rub over that time.

It's just such a daft place to have a raw abrasive edge - I can't see how a seam can ever get to a point where it won't irritate when constantly pressing against you

Would it be worth taking them to a cobblers to see if they can fit a lining over the seam? (No idea if that’s possible but worth a shot)

Some ideas for you.
Take the insole out and see if your heel is further away from the abrasion.
Chiropody foam either side of the ridge.
Cotton wool with gaffer/duct tape over.
File down the ridge.
Bash ridge with a hammer to soften it.

Thanks this is really helpful