Help with blisters

susannielsen
susannielsen Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I alternate days of running and walking. On the days I run I have no problems but on the days I walk I always get a blister on my left heel. I have Altra running shoes and runners socks. My shoes are about 4 months old and I never had any problems with my last Altras. Do I need a separate pair of shoes for just walking? Also, I tie my laces for heel slippage, I've even tried duct tape in the heel to lessen any friction. Any other suggestions? Again, it's only blistering on the days I walk.

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  • Misssynth
    Misssynth Posts: 179 Member
    It may be because your footfall is different when you run to when you walk. I have different trainers for walking in than running, because my running ones are so expensive I don't want to wear them out! It could be that when youre running the stuffing in the shoe has been pushed to mould to how your feet are when you run, but then when you walk its in the wrong place and is rubbing. I'd get a different pair for walking. If you walk for a long distance you might want to try some approach shoes.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    @Misssynth 's recommendations are good - it's worth having a different pair for walking as you will use your foot differently.

    As to blisters - I bought Engo blister patches as my feet rub where the insole lies inside the arch. They solved the problem immediately. I bought mine online, they stick to the actual shoe in the area where rubbing occurs and reduce friction. Best thing ever.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    My running shoes aren't always the best for long walks. My nike frees are ok, and don't rub anywhere, but my Mizunos will slip on my heels. There's a reason running and walking shoes are made differently...
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    susannielsen wrote: »
    I alternate days of running and walking. On the days I run I have no problems but on the days I walk I always get a blister on my left heel. I have Altra running shoes and runners socks. My shoes are about 4 months old and I never had any problems with my last Altras. Do I need a separate pair of shoes for just walking? Also, I tie my laces for heel slippage, I've even tried duct tape in the heel to lessen any friction. Any other suggestions? Again, it's only blistering on the days I walk.

    I only ever run in my running shoes. Sketchers for walking
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