My 63-year old father is newbie hiker is looking for some hiking boots with ankle support and something that won't aggravate his neuroma in the ball of one of his feet.
For those not familiar with neuroma, and you want to know more, please read: http://www.foothealthfacts.org/foota...ns-neuroma.htm
I told him good cushioning inserts should work but we were wondering if there was a boot out there designed to protect that part of the foot without squeezing it too much.
We are planning a short 15 mile (or less) hike on the AT in the Hot Springs, NC area next April (2011).
Thanks for any insights you may provide.