heel bumps

[whoadude42]

so i have developed these bumps on my both my heels, they began during hockey season but werent too bothersome. but now when i pole vault they are very uncomfortable in shoes and spikes. they have even worn holes in my soccer shoes in this spot. they arent blisters because they isnt any liquid, and not callus because the skin is normal and not tough. it almost feels like bone that is sticking out.. the area is about the size of a dime and is red and inflammed...

has anyone else had this or have any suggestions?

[powerplant42]

Maybe they're bunions or bone spurs...ouch!

[cliffhucker]

I have one too on my right foot, and noone can seem to give me an answer either, I went to a pediatristy and he gave me some cream? it didn't work, and the size fluctuates, if you have access, go to a physical therapist and get deep ultrasound, that helped mine a lot.

[Leap-in-Sky]

has anyone else had this or have any suggestions?

I sure empathize with you on this one = it could be Haglund’s Deformity (Google it) or an inflamed Achilles Tendon at the heel insertion point. A proper medical diagnosis is the best way to tell you for sure and if you haven't seen a Doctor yet you probably should.

Here's a customization I did on a pair of training shoes (Brooks) that helped me avoid the constant irritation from the plastic heel cup at the back of the shoe. You can try it if you're handy and think it will help (careful or you can ruin a good pair of shoes!).

If you squeeze the back of your training shoe you shoud be able to feel the shape of a plastic heel cup. (You'll need to remove the inside padded sole from the shoe to get the best access to do this work.)

1. Carefully cut the threads that fasten the inner lining of the shoe to the outside material of the shoe from a point below the inside "ankle bump", around the back side of the shoe, to a point below the outside "ankle bump".

2. Begin separating the inside material away from any foam padding and then carefully pry the foam padding away from the plastic heel cup at the back of the shoe.

3. Get a metal serving spoon and a heat source (I used a lighter with a long neck). -- Best to do this outside where you won't catch anything on fire.

4. Find the area on the back of your heel that is bothering you and locate the same place on the heel cup in your training shoe. Heat this area on the plastic heel cup and while the plastic is soft, and push it out with the convex part of the metal spoon. This will provide custom clearance for your irritated "heel bump". You can slide the shoe back on and off a few times to check for comfort. The heel cup grips your heel and keeps the back of the shoe from sliding up and down when you run so if you make it too loose your shoe will feel sloppy. The trick is to get just the right amount of grip from the sides of the heel cup but with the proper clearance around the irritated area at the back of the shoe for your heel bump. You may even want to adjust or thin the foam padding in certain areas to get a more comfortable fit.

5. When everything feels good, you'll have to replace the foam in the right location and stitch the shoe back together where you opened it up.

I don't know if this will help you at all but it gave me a little relief.


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