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Yesterday I was getting really depressed because even my slightly older running shoes were rubbing against the blister. But today I tied them by using the extra holes on the side, looping them and crossing them over before tying. I think this prevented the heel from slipping. Unfortunately my new shoes don't have those extra holes. But it worked great on the other shoes.
Your blisters are caused by either ill fitting shoes (didnt get the right size), not lacing properly, or "no-show" socks that are too low (or a combination of all of the above).
You can try posting those shoes on CL for sale indicating that they are not your size. Some goofball will come along and buy them from you for about 50% - 70% of what you paid for them. Just accept the loss and use the money to purchase some shoes that actually fit.
Update: I have also noticed that wearing inserts in the new shoes completely solved the problem of the shoe rubbing the back of the heel.
Now for the toe blister problem...lol
Do you go a 1/2 size up for your running shoes? That is recommended and will solve your toe blister problem. Running shoes should never have to be broken in. If they are giving you blisters you either have the wrong size or the wrong brand.
You should really try changing the way you lace your shoes. I used to often have this problem, and now lace all of my shoes as seen here in 'problem 5: My heel slides up and down.' This has helped me immensely. https://www.runnersworld.com/running...-running-shoes
Basically you just make a loop at the last two lace holes (closest to the heel). Then cross over the end of the lace, and thread it through the loop on each side. This creates some pressure pulling the heel of the shoe tighter against your foot. Easier to just watch than to describe in words. Watch the video at the link.
You should really try changing the way you lace your shoes. I used to often have this problem, and now lace all of my shoes as seen here in 'problem 5: My heel slides up and down.' This has helped me immensely. https://www.runnersworld.com/running...-running-shoes
Basically you just make a loop at the last two lace holes (closest to the heel). Then cross over the end of the lace, and thread it through the loop on each side. This creates some pressure pulling the heel of the shoe tighter against your foot. Easier to just watch than to describe in words. Watch the video at the link.
Yes, I used the lacing technique in the video posted earlier in this thread. That works fine. But for me, I need to have arch support for plantar fasciitis anyway, and so the inserts work to solve the problem also. Both methods have worked to solve the heel problem.
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