Haglund’s Deformity and Boots

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Haglund's Deformity is seen in patients with mostly a rigid back shoe. In women, it is called a pump bump.

When I went to SFAS, I pulled the hard cardboard out of the toe and heel of my jungle boots. I have done it to all my boots ever since.

You don't need to go see a podiatrist, you only need to take the pressure off of your heels.

That being said, if your feet are effed up before day one, you might have some problems.

Our plan to get out of a hot country if it got hotter was to walk across 3 mountain ranges. That is a lot of up and down and a lot of wear and tear on the feet.

If you can build up to the standard (and maintain it for your entire SF career), then go for it. If you can't, you may put yourself in danger. Which is no big deal, I believe in big boy rules. The issue is when your inability to perform puts someone else's life in danger.

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