https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 18:34:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2075312 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:24:16 +0000 Gail 2075312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had this problem with the Lucky Baley bootie. &nbsp;It was bad to begin with but I managed to persevere with the help of lots of body glide.&nbsp;<br />I tried the Blonde Elvina bootie on last week and it's lovely but did seem a little stiff , they didn't have the suede I expect that's less so. Good luck I hope hubby pulls through with a solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2075305 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:58:00 +0000 Suz 2075305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I am fascinated by all these comments. The boots do fit around my ankle bone but are very loose above that, but no "flower pot" loose -- it just goes to show you how differently each of us is made!&nbsp;</p> <p>I wonder if there is a seam, <b>Gretchen</b>, on the inside there, that is the problem. If so, socks or even warming the area up a few times and/or bending it a lot might help. Or moleskin/ blister bandages until it wears in and softens?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2075228 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:28:12 +0000 Anonymous 2075228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like every pair of tall shaft booties rub, except the stretchy sock booties- which eventually sag Hope DH comes up with a good solution! Truthfully I even feel the rubbing with thick socks and leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2075143 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:51:37 +0000 Laurie 2075143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned those boots because they hurt my legs. They really hurt the front of my shins above my ankles in an unreasonable way. I am a fan of Blondos so was really disappointed. I've tried 8 or 9 pairs of snakeskin booties this season and nothing has worked. My last attempt is Sam Edelman Circus...awaiting their arrival.&nbsp; Hope these soften up for you! Shoes and boots should not hurt us!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2075038 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:07:41 +0000 Cee 2075038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch... I'd go with longer socks or a protective in-lay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2075023 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 04:33:15 +0000 Gigi 2075023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear socks with them until they loosen up. I just bought a pair of ankle booties from Blondo, and they are very stiff. I have worn them a couple of times, and they are just starting to loosen up. It might take a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2075018 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 02:59:50 +0000 Gretchen 2075018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz The rub area is on the outside of the boot, just behind where the ribbing/elastic ends (the part that stretches). So on my leg, its just behind the ankle bone on the outside of the leg.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've turned the husband on to this as an engineering project, as he spends so much time working with his cycling gear.&nbsp;There were mumbles about conditioning, and sandpaper may be involved? Looking forward to his results!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074788 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:38:06 +0000 Suz 2074788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Gretchen -- I have 3 pair of these boots, so you just know I am a fan!</p> <p>When you say right behind the elastic, what do you mean? Inside? Or is it on the front? Not sure I understand...</p> <p>My black pair gave me a tiny bit of rubbing on the front of the ankle on first wear but by the next time it didn't bother me. My taupe pair were comfy out of the box but once in a while the zipper edging will bend inwards instead of laying flat and in that case I get rubbing along the inside ankle. I have learned to do them up more carefully and now they are problem free. No issue at all with the snake ones, but then I am used to wearing them by now!</p> <p>I hope yours soften or you identify the source of the problem and can fix!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074750 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:11:59 +0000 Marilyn 2074750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, they're fantastic boots, <b>Gretchen</b>.&nbsp; I've been on the fence with them but I tried them again today when I was at Nordstrom and I'm leaning towards getting them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074740 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:21:29 +0000 Gretchen 2074740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions - I’ll definitely look into moleskin and the friction block sounds interesting. </p> <p>The rub spot is right behind where the elastic ends, so I suspect it might be harder to loosen, but I love the boots too much to give them up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074739 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:11:49 +0000 notsaf 2074739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely common with high shaft boots. I swear by Band Aid's Friction Block sticks, which I swipe on the insides of shoes and directly on my skin. Moleskin works too, but I love Friction Block in all seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074666 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:03:34 +0000 Vildy 2074666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I have a pair of ankle boots that gave me welts/dents on the front. <br /></div><div>Try self-adhesive weather stripping - compressible charcoal foam is what it looks like.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074652 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:27:11 +0000 Janet 2074652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, I have this problem with a lot of boots unless I wear socks. So socks it is for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074642 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:05:52 +0000 Marilyn 2074642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie beat me to the mole skin suggestion. That's what I do.</p> <p>I have new boots that rub at the zipper area. They're perfectly comfortable but destroyed my nylon socks on first wear. Such a pain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074581 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 02:22:30 +0000 Angie 2074581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try sticking mole skin on the inside of wear it rubs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074568 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:44:21 +0000 slim cat 2074568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There used to be Cobbler' stretch spray a few years ago ( probably still sold at some places ) that I got and used sparingly on the new boots/shoes. You spray it inside and either wear your boots with somewhat heavier than usual socks or try to stretch/tug with your hands &nbsp; the leather edge of your boots. Results are mixed depending on the toughness of the leather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074562 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:20:05 +0000 kellygirl 2074562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sympathizing. That is always my fear with that height bootie. Usually I only get it in the front. My Fryes were like that the first few wears so I wore them with socks and now they're fine. Hopefully yours will break in.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074553 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:41:38 +0000 Anonymous 2074553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my worst fear with boots. &nbsp;So hard to predict. &nbsp;You might be stuck wearing socks with them until they soften up - assuming/hoping they will.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074547 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:31:03 +0000 Glory 2074547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no that sounds horrid. Are they rubbing across the back of the leg? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondos-rubbing-at-top-of-shaft#post-2074546 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:29:06 +0000 Gretchen 2074546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Has anyone else had this issue with their Blondo boots? I took them for a spin on a trip last week with low-cut socks, and am paying for it with welts on the back of both legs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't typically wear knee highs, and suspect that the amount of rubbing would be enough to tear through nylons. I will definitely need bandaids before I wear them again, I don't think BodyGlide will be enough.&nbsp;</p> <p>Any suggestions on how to break in the top edge? </p>