How to prevent blisters when running?
MarlyIc1
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Hi guys, I love walking/running long distances but I always tend to get blisters after. Got good shoes, and it has happened with all of my shoes in the past, so I assume it's not the shoes. Is there any way you know how to prevent this from happening?
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Have you been fitted for shoes? At a real running store? Runners typically need a shoe that is a bit bigger than their normal everyday shoes. Proper fitting shoes as well as shoes made for your stride are important.
What kind of socks to you wear? Ones made for runners? Moister winking socks are important as well. Keeping your feet dry will help prevent blisters.0 -
Have you been fitted for shoes? At a real running store? Runners typically need a shoe that is a bit bigger than their normal everyday shoes. Proper fitting shoes as well as shoes made for your stride are important.
What kind of socks to you wear? Ones made for runners? Moister winking socks are important as well. Keeping your feet dry will help prevent blisters.
Yes I have been fitted for shoes, but did not know about socks. What kind of socks should I get? I don't run as much as I walk, mainly hiking. Thanx for the reply
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I have used both moisture wicking and hikers socks. Try a few kinds. I get hikers socks from Marks Work Wearhouse and they have merino wool.
The moisture wicking you can get from a runners store.
Try body glide in the trouble spots.0 -
He blisters are from chafing and these days a good fitting shoe should not be giving you blisters.0
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Don't run. That should solve your problems.0
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I have used both moisture wicking and hikers socks. Try a few kinds. I get hikers socks from Marks Work Wearhouse and they have merino wool.
The moisture wicking you can get from a runners store.
Try body glide in the trouble spots.
Thanx for the advice, might give merino wool a go I do have problem feet though, always had to have fitted shoes but still get problems. What is a body glide? Is it a tape? 0 -
Body glide comes in a container that looks like deodorant. It is super slick and prevents chafing. Where I have applied it, no blisters.0
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I've tried all kinds of shoes and wicking socks. I always got blisters. The only thing that works for me is toe socks. Sounds like a weird fashion throwback. But they're made for runners. I buy a brand called ininji off amazon.0
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I second Body Glide. You should find it at any running or sporting goods store.0
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I have an all natural version of body glide. it works well too
but i definitely recommend some sort of antichafe item. some people also use moleskin for the trouble areas0 -
Socks can make a huge difference. I like super thin socks when I run, mid-weight socks when I hike... either synthetic or wool, NEVER cotton.0
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I used to tape up my feet with duct tape (heels mostly) when doing long term hiking. It sounds crazy, but it worked really well protecting blisters and preventing new ones. It's probably comparable to moleskin, which I haven't used since my feet are one big callous these days.0
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Another great option is Leukotape placed over the problem area BEFORE a blister developes.0
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Get some decent socks
Make sure your shoes fit properly
Make sure they are laced and tightened well to prevent them rubbing
Blisters be gone0 -
Thanx everyone for your responses, helps a lot. Will def try and get better appropriate socks and see how I go 0
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I found running socks that wick away moisture at one of those discount stores (think TJ Maxx/Ross/Marshall's). I actually found moisture wicking undies at Target, of all places. They'll do for the time being. And you should be able to find body glide even at some big box stores. I haven't gotten blisters in a while. I switched to a shoe with a lower back because I like to wear low socks. The shoes I had before gave me awful heel blisters.0
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Vaseline. Wherever your hot spots are, just lube 'em up before you put on your socks and you'll be good to go!0
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kristinegift wrote: »Vaseline. Wherever your hot spots are, just lube 'em up before you put on your socks and you'll be good to go!
but be careful with vaseline as it can stain some clothing-body glide and other similar products are not supposed to0 -
I've opted for two pairs of socks before too and that has helped.0
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My two solutions are:
1. Wool socks (usually Smartwool PhD socks)
2. Polypropylene wicking socks under another pair of socks
I do #1 when running, and #1 or #2 when hiking and when running in the winter. I tried Wigwam synthetic exercise socks for running, but I ended up getting a couple of blisters.
Fellrnr.com's advice on avoiding blisters is worth reading.0 -
I've tried all kinds of shoes and wicking socks. I always got blisters. The only thing that works for me is toe socks. Sounds like a weird fashion throwback. But they're made for runners. I buy a brand called ininji off amazon.
+1 I love the Injinji toe socks. I also have some SmartWool toe socks, but I'm not sure they make them anymore.0 -
kristinegift wrote: »Vaseline. Wherever your hot spots are, just lube 'em up before you put on your socks and you'll be good to go!
Yes, I've heard that before, will do, thanx!
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I've tried all kinds of shoes and wicking socks. I always got blisters. The only thing that works for me is toe socks. Sounds like a weird fashion throwback. But they're made for runners. I buy a brand called ininji off amazon.
I've had those once, they felt weird, like I had something between my toes. Haven't really worn them, does the weird feel go away after getting used to them?
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kristinegift wrote: »Vaseline. Wherever your hot spots are, just lube 'em up before you put on your socks and you'll be good to go!
but be careful with vaseline as it can stain some clothing-body glide and other similar products are not supposed to
True, but I don't think that stains on socks are a big deal, and the OP was asking about her feet specifically.0 -
kristinegift wrote: »kristinegift wrote: »Vaseline. Wherever your hot spots are, just lube 'em up before you put on your socks and you'll be good to go!
but be careful with vaseline as it can stain some clothing-body glide and other similar products are not supposed to
True, but I don't think that stains on socks are a big deal, and the OP was asking about her feet specifically.
Hahaha correct, not really a concern but thanx for pointing that out
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If all else fails, turn your socks inside out. Seriously.0
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I have the same problem. My solution is Wrightsocks. They are a double layer sock made for running and athletics. They are crazy expensive but they totally prevent blisters. You can get them at REI or some specialty running stores. Just wearing two pairs of socks can work too, but you have to fiddle around to find a good combination of material, thickness and fit. Wrightsocks eliminate the fiddling.0
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