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I had this running, and switching to barefoot did help - but mostly by forcing me to change my running technique to something more much more stable. So I'd guess it's unlikely to be a quick fix.
Not necessarily a solution, but loosely related: in the summer I switched from my boots to approach shoes in the cuillins and have only worn boots when it's weather driven since - the lighter load and free-er movement has made long days much much easier.
lookitsluke-
Yeah I do try and use my trail shoes but last few have been fairly full on ice and snow above 600m or thereabouts with microspikes in use (not full crampon conditions though)
I have done Winter Munros in trail shoes before, but I've lost my nerve a bit (only got back into doing them again this past Summer and up to now)
EB
Has anyone tried zero drop barefoot style boots for hiking? Last few Munros I've done I've had absolutely terrible knee pain on the descent, most times my right knee but last one the other week both knees, I was in total agony, people heard me sobbing in pain from a distance and offered to help me, but I didn't really know what they could have done and I just opted to hobble out, it took me fucking ages. Bless Mrs EB for being there she was an absolute angel. And thank God for walking poles.
I've since discovered that it is IT band syndrome, and now embarking on stretches and the relevant exercises but wondering if these types of shoes/boots might help (Summer only probably). I've read a few things that they take some time to get used to but do help some people. I'm a little sceptical really, but if anyone has any experience I'd be grateful for your thoughts?