>>1243455>Like I can feel my foot sliding around in the boot just a bit and it makes it painful to go downhill.Different lace tying methods could help. Try searching for 'heel lock lace tying' or something along those lines. A lot of people also size shoes a touch big so there is space in the toe box, not for foot movement but so when going downhill, the rubber takes some hit instead of your toe (you'll eventually lose a nail on long hikes downhill) and to account for some swelling in feet when hiking long distances.
If your foot is moving in the shoe, it's gonna be uncomfortable and you'll blister easily.
>Do they make like special socks that cool you better? They do, with like the 'cool-max' brand fabric and whatnot. I personally enjoy using wool socks all year around. A thin wool liner sock, or mid-weight sock is good. Your feet might get hot, but some solid socks and shoes will allow moisture to be wicked and evaporate. It's never going to be ideal unless you wear very light trail runners/sandals/etc. but those probably aren't for you just yet.
> like I've seen cleats on some of the emYou don't really need cleats or crampons unless there are sheets of ice.
Honestly man, I've never experienced what you're going through and I'm not super educated about shoes/boots. But I'm rooting for you; you can do it friend.
