foot care - blisters - The Toronto Weekend to End Women's Cancers

Donna G · Member

foot care - blisters

tferus · Veteran Member

Donna,

Perhaps the vaseline thing would help in this situation? Have you tried that?

The ball of the foot is so difficult to deal with... I always get a huge blister there! Duct-tape or blister pads just slip off because of the moisture!

Randy- Think Pink Direct · Senior Member

Donna,
are you wearing double layer socks?
If not, get yourself a couple of pair! you feet will thank-you.
I use Body Glide instead of Vaseline, it's not greasy and you can use it "anywhere" there is rubbing, without that sticky yucky greasy feeling you get from Vaseline

skeezix · Newbie

Hi, Donna:

This will be my second year walking and I found my saving grace last year was GOLD BOND powder - that stuff keeps all moisture away and there is a cooling sensation to it that feels wonderful... rub it all over your feet (in between your toes) and sprinkle some into your sock.

The double-layer socks are also 'must haves' - I got mine at Running Free for around $12 - $15 a pair. Plan on having at least two pairs per day.

Good luck!
Michelle

nbolyea · Veteran Member

You can get "Lite" or regular. Lite are finer.

dawnlinklater · Newbie

I always get a blister on the ball of my foot too.

First I tried duct tape, which worked okay, but the residue from the adhesive ruined my nice socks cry .

Since then, what I have found works for me are the Band-Aid Blister Cushion bandaids. I apply them to the area that blisters BEFORE I start a walk. I find I can go 10-12k before they start to slip off. So, I'm planning to bring 3 pairs of socks per day and change the band-aids and socks every 10k.

I hope it works!! smile

tferus · Veteran Member

oooh, good idea Dawn. I'll give that a try too.

Thanks!