Whether you're working out or just walking around town, blisters can leave you hobbling. And after years of suffering through some of the most hideous, enormous, inconveniently-timed blisters, I've rounded up some of the things that really work wonders for me, no matter the season or the shoe.
Thin, foot-specific sport socks, like the "Hera" from Asics. Designed for women, they have a little R and L on the feet, designating which foot to put them on. With special support in around the heel and the arch of the foot, they really do rub less. Less friction=fewer blisters
*Band-Aid Blister Block or Dr. Scholls for Her Miracle Balm. Both look like tiny underarm deodorants, but they're for your feet. Lube up blister-prone spots before you even put on socks.
*Foot Petals Strappy Strips are great with sandals, slingbacks, even thongs or flip-flops. Just put the strips under the straps to help prevent red marks and blisters. Dr. Scholls also makes good ones—and they come in a cool, tape-like dispenser.
Here's a
round-up of a bunch more blister-remedies, some of which I haven't yet been able to test. (They seem best-suited for serious outdoor activities—hiking, etc.)
3 comments:
I love walking barefoot, so my feet always look horrific. I will have to check out some of these happy feet fixes---maybe I will have to try socks---thanks for the options!
Good advice, thanks!
Someone told me that ill-fitting shoes are the culprit for most foot discomfort...to tight give corns and to loose results in blisters. Generally this has been good advice for me. In all my hiking days I only got blisters once...the boots were to big. Socks that wick and shoes/boots that are "broken-in" help a lot.
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