Foot Blister Prevention!?

G-G_4 · 15 July 2008 at 5:11PM

Hey everyone,

I've been getting into hiking recently and my crappy feet have started giving me blisters as usual..

As soon as I go past 3 miles it starts.. Now i've started doing 6-10 mile walks, and more in the future it's becoming a problem.

I've got special blister socks, but I still get them.

Tried two different pairs of walking boots.

Tried 2 pairs of socks.

I'm debating whether to stick some sports tape all over the back of my heel to prevent it, but not sure whether this is a good idea or not?

People have said Compeed, but with walking that distance i'm worried they won't work or they will get pulled off.

I always put plasters on my heels, but eventually they rub off, especially if I get wet feet, and then they add to the blister forming.

Anyone got any hints or tips?

I thought tape would be cheaper than compeed plasters..

Bargain_Rzl · 15 July 2008 at 5:13PM

There's a spray you can get to toughen the skin on the problem areas - but I can't for the life of me think what it's called or who told me about it

G-G_4 · 15 July 2008 at 5:14PM

Thanks!

I'm sure someone else might be able to tell me.. I didn't know anything like that existed.. Sounds good to me

splishsplash · 15 July 2008 at 5:16PM

If your boots are continually causing you problems, you need new boots!

If that's not an option, Compeed are great - they're far better than plasters, and shouldn't move too much at all in the boot.

Alikay · 15 July 2008 at 5:17PM

Compeeds stick very well and don't wrinkle or rub off like ordinary plasters - I think they work very well. You can also get some special double-layer technical type socks from Milletts or Blacks which help prevent blisters- don't know if they're the type you've used before, though!

G-G_4 · 15 July 2008 at 5:21PM

Well, i've tried my old boots which are well worn in from dog walking, but after a while they start rubbing. I also have some nearly new North Face Goretex trainer hiking shoes but they also start rubbing at about 3 miles, they cost £80 about 3 months ago..

Hmmm.. I may have to reconsider the compeed then..

I did get some Powermax socks from Mountain Warehouse on saturday, wore them for my walk on sunday but the dreaded 3 miles came and they started rubbing, I put on a 2nd layer at that point (should have done that at the beginning), and it helped, but still left a hole in the back of my left foot.

The socks say that they are specially designed to help prevent blisters.

Thanks for the replies..

melancholly · 15 July 2008 at 5:28PM

compeed are really amazing! they are actually very difficult to remove so i doubt that they would fall off. they also don't end up all nasty and stuck to your socks like normal plasters. i know they're pricey, but they have come up on BOGOF at boots in the past which makes them more reasonable.

susan1 · 15 July 2008 at 6:08PM

cover the hot spots wih duct tape, it reduces the friction and prevents blisters. if you already have a blister cover with blister plaster and then duct tape!

G-G_4 · 15 July 2008 at 6:11PM

I was thinking of duct tape - would it work ok?

G-G_4 · 21 July 2008 at 1:48PM

Well, spent £4 on compeed and they came off within a mile of a 12 milek hike yesterday

So, I have fresh blisters, and back to square one on what to do..

Would a sports tape wrapped around my feet be any good?

lauranurse · 21 July 2008 at 1:58PM

I have heard that rubbing surgical spirit over your feet/heels every day hardens the skin and helps prevent blisters. I havnt tried it myself though, but it might be worth a try!

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