Blisters from jogging. Any advise?

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  • LernRach
    LernRach Posts: 286 Member
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    I have been running for quite a few years, and no matter what shoes I wore, I always got blisters in the arch of my foot... I then found special cushioned insoles, and hey presto, no more blisters...

    Good luck

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  • e5412
    e5412 Posts: 17 Member
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    I always go to the local running shoe place and get properly fitted. The only time I run with wicking socks is when I'm trail running and I'm wearing knee high compression socks to avoid poison ivy. I think the shoes are more important than the socks.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,695 Member
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    Sounds like your shoes are too big.

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  • rowlandsw
    rowlandsw Posts: 1,166 Member
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    I get blisters all the time on the treadmill even with the best fitting shoes, i just buy some bandages that fit over the areas really well but even with that sometimes it hurts.
  • RunnersLament
    RunnersLament Posts: 140 Member
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    Sounds like your shoes are too big.

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    As a new runner maybe... but for an endurance runner you generally would want a size larger as your feet will swell during a longer race.
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
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    Running shoes are a big investment, so I understand not wanting to spend the money before you're sure about sticking with it. In the meantime, Band-aid brand makes a friction block stick and whenever I have new shoes, I rub that on my heels and the sides of my feet. It really helps to prevent blisters, imo.

    Avon makes one too. Footworks Anti-Blister stick.
    It's a model trick as quite often we have to squeeze our feet into uncomfortable, badly fitting shoes for runway.
    Also check your sox - if there is a seam across the top of your toes, you can turn them inside out and the seam edge will not rub your toes.
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
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    Were you properly fitted for shoes at a running store?

    This. The right shoes can make all the difference.

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