Runners / Walkers / Joggers -blister help please

omma_to_3

I too think it's likely due to the fit of your shoes. I've never had an issue with blisters while running or walking. The only time I get blisters is from certain dress shoes that don't fit as well as they should. If you have the right shoes, the socks you wear are far less important (at least I've never had an issue no matter what socks I wear).

Corn pads around smaller blisters help. Moleskin is a good option - also use it before the blister for areas you know rub.

wilsoje74

I went thru that horrible period as well.. My feet are conditioned now BUT, here was what I went thru. I used the bandade ACTIVE brands that are made of surgical skin so they would stay put, I washed my feet and kept them lotioned twice daily, AND my trainer had me Vaseline my toes and heals inside my socks. And the shocker ?? I was wearing the wrong size shoe. I always thought I wore a size 8--I do in heels but NOT in running shoes. We went to the store and I am a half size smaller in running shoes. THEY MUST FIT YOUR FOOT SNUG. Not be uncomfortable but snug, and I have 2 pair that I alternate. I even lost the toenail on my toe next to my big toe--SNIFF!! But it took about a month of "powering thru it" and then it got better. But go to the store and try a half size down in your running shoes. Totally worth it.. GOOD LUCK

You actually should size up in running shoes, to prevent losing toenails etc. you should have room in the toe box so they don't rub.

mmk137

1) Get bigger shoes
2) Get quality, wicking socks
3) Powder your feet/inside of shoes
4) If somehow you still get a blister, gently puncture it, soak it in Epsom salt water, and keep it bandaged when wearing shoes and expose it to air when possible (cleaned of course)
5) If you must run on it, try out moleskin, but know that running on it will probably make it worse

1-3 are great, yes.

But don't pop blisters if you can help it. Your skin acts as a naturaly bandaid, and if you pop it then it will be open for infection. I use moleskin if I get blisters now. Use it the same way as a bandaid, but you just put it over your blister. It will act as another layer of protection and adds cushion so that it won't hurt when you step or rub it. If you have applied moleskin correctly, you shouldn't feel the blister that much.

Actually if it's bigger than a penny aka 5c pop it, anything smaller, you don't need to pop it.
Can't remember who told me, but I benefited from popping my monster blister (which was btw caused by old shoes)