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If you've got heel rub, it's mostly caused by the heel of the shoe not following the movement of your foot as you walk. New shoes/boots have pretty stiff soles as they've never been walked in.
For breaking in a pair of new shoes, last time I was in C&J, the guy there was explaining to bend the shoes a few times before you wear them as the soles are just too stiff and won't follow your heel movement. The amount he flexed a pair of £450 shoes made my eyes water! Almost in half. But following his advice has really worked, and heel rub is a thing of the past! Apparently you're supposed to keep bending the sole a few times before each wear until they've become supple.
Muppetteer
Took delivery of some Dr Martens shoes last week, wore them Saturday for an hour or so but the bleeding on my heels was too great to carry on.
Any tips for softening the backs? (HTFU twice daily, obvs)
I've not worn DM shoes for years and had forgotten the agony of breaking then in.
(Have a few pairs of boots and had no dramas with them)