Returning shoes after wearing them - painful

Manxman_in_exile

Cpu2007 wrote: »

I appreciate the help in terms of what could be done to break into these trainers.
Will definitely try it.

Sometimes you need to break your foot in too


If you are going to try to persevere with them you could also try Compeed. It's designed to protect existing blisters but I've also found it good for preventing blisters on areas where shoes are rubbing.


There's also stuff like chiropody felt that does a similar job. Most chemists (esp a big Boots branch) have a foot care section - have a browse round there. I think Compeed also do a spray that puts a protective layer on areas that are rubbed.


If cost is an issue for you then try Vaseline(!) or even wear two pairs of socks. We used to do a lot of hillwalking in Scotland but my wife suffers really badly from foot blisters. She found that an inner layer of Coolmax liner socks worked really well. It really reduces friction (if this is the problem in your case).


Apart from that, I agree with the other posters on here.


Good luck.