Research shows that shoe fit size is very rarely the cause of blisters. And that methods of lubrication (powders, petroleum etc. may actually exacerbate problems). Best solutions are normally double layers of socks and shoe insoles. (As a light backpacker I tend to avoid carrying more than one sock for a day though😏).
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:15 How blisters are formed 0:46 Find the right shoes 2:27 Break in new shoes 3:06 Wear the right socks 4:17 Keep your feet dry 4:52 Toughen your feet 5:17 Cover problem areas 5:58 Lubricate your feet 6:36 Stop and adjust 7:28 Blister treatment 9:45 Blooper 😆
I'm just 3 days into training for the Cape 2 cape and listening to your talks as I walk. Thankyou for keeping me company and the hints and tips are great
Fantastic tips! I'm not a hiker, but I've just started getting back into long distance walks, and it's amazing how weak my feet have become. Can't wait to build up callouses again! 🤣
sorry if you already know this one but one chap (very experienced hiker judging from all his videos) said to puncture the blister with a fine sterile needle, draw cotton thread through and snip off both ends. This allows the blister to drain without sealing and speeds up the mending process. Probably also a good idea to pop a patch over it whilst healing. Hope this is of use.
A tip that works for me is a double walled sock. The “Wright sock” is two layers. The two layers rub on each other instead of on you. New leather boots: fill them with warm water for a few hours. Pour out the water, wearing (1) sock liners with (2) merino wool socks over them, and wear the boots until they’re dry. Changing socks a few times expedites the drying.
Micropore tape is only a few dollars a roll but is what i use to wrap every toe. if i were to take it off, i wouldn't take the top layer of skin with the tape ;) it is something i never hike without.
Carry not to heavy helps, the underground you walk on matters. Stop and dry your feed helps. Walk barefoot a bit or backwards on the beach. Clean the socks or the shoes. I pop a blister because its more painful to have a blister. This pain makes you walk different and create an other blister. I try to dry the blister and disinfecting the blister with iodine.
I'm a lucky girl. Hardly ever have blisters... Maybe because I have the right shoes and socks! Ik gebruik eigenlijk nooit 2 paar, vroeger werd dit aangeraden, maar nu zijn de sokken meestal van zo'n goede kwaliteit dat het niet echt nodig is. Hou je voeten droog, is wel goed, maar veel trailrunners zijn niet echt waterdicht, dus soms moeilijk om je voeten droog te houden...
Nice advise, but no popping, use a pin to lance, drain and retain the skin on the blister point, re-lance as necessary to keep it down. The dry skin over it is the best of bandages. Un-fun fact, most shoes are not made the shape of an average foot, the shape of the sole has been morphed so the least waste of material occurs when nesting them together as closely as possible for cutting them out. If the shoe your considering doesn't come in width sizes (number of E's) as well as length, consider a different shoe. 👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍/10 👍👍👍
I have never seen or heard of any shoe that comes in different width sizes. Only different length sizes. Is this width size normal for more than 1 brand of shoes? And do you work for/own that single company? LOL XD
Sounds like your toe was bumping against the inside of the shoe. That is why you should always buy a slightly longer shoe than what your normally buy. This is especially important when going downhill, because your foot tends to slide forward a bit, thus the need to buy a longer shoe so there will be space to slide into before bumping your toe.
What are some of your favourite tips to prevent blisters?
Research shows that shoe fit size is very rarely the cause of blisters. And that methods of lubrication (powders, petroleum etc. may actually exacerbate problems). Best solutions are normally double layers of socks and shoe insoles. (As a light backpacker I tend to avoid carrying more than one sock for a day though😏).
I use Vaseline, foam padding around toes, lambs wool, a sock liner and then a merino sock. Works well on the Camino each year.
Thanks for the extra tips 😁😁
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:15 How blisters are formed
0:46 Find the right shoes
2:27 Break in new shoes
3:06 Wear the right socks
4:17 Keep your feet dry
4:52 Toughen your feet
5:17 Cover problem areas
5:58 Lubricate your feet
6:36 Stop and adjust
7:28 Blister treatment
9:45 Blooper 😆
I'm just 3 days into training for the Cape 2 cape and listening to your talks as I walk. Thankyou for keeping me company and the hints and tips are great
Thanks, I will remember your suggestions in my first Camino walk.
Thanks, I will remember what you suggest in my first Camino walk.
Fantastic tips! I'm not a hiker, but I've just started getting back into long distance walks, and it's amazing how weak my feet have become. Can't wait to build up callouses again! 🤣
Good luck building up those callouses! Hopefully you can do some hikes down in Victoria ❤
sorry if you already know this one but one chap (very experienced hiker judging from all his videos) said to puncture the blister with a fine sterile needle, draw cotton thread through and snip off both ends. This allows the blister to drain without sealing and speeds up the mending process. Probably also a good idea to pop a patch over it whilst healing. Hope this is of use.
Thanks for sharing Richard!
Thank you for this very useful practical tips
Thank you! More coming soon 😊😊
#8 saved my heel yesterday.. stop the blister from forming because i felt discomfort and took prevention. extra padding..
A tip that works for me is a double walled sock. The “Wright sock” is two layers. The two layers rub on each other instead of on you.
New leather boots: fill them with warm water for a few hours. Pour out the water, wearing (1) sock liners with (2) merino wool socks over them, and wear the boots until they’re dry. Changing socks a few times expedites the drying.
WOW great tip!! Thanks for that :D :D
@@DorisHikingAdventures you are very welcome. Good hiking to you..
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thank you for the tips, i will try them out next time
Thank you @pacha! Definitely start with finding the right shoes 😊
Thanks. All useful to know.
Thank you 😁 😁
My feet are ready for my 8mile hike lol they are rough n tough got them ready specifically for this day
Yay! Enjoy! 😊
Micropore tape is only a few dollars a roll but is what i use to wrap every toe. if i were to take it off, i wouldn't take the top layer of skin with the tape ;) it is something i never hike without.
Thanks for the tip! 😁😁
I had one really bad blister on a hot day, it took forever to heal... it's been fine since...
oh yes, the heat makes everything hurt forever 😱. Happy that its fine now :D
Just did a 42 km hike and got pulled out by the medic because my blisters were that bad
Carry not to heavy helps, the underground you walk on matters. Stop and dry your feed helps. Walk barefoot a bit or backwards on the beach. Clean the socks or the shoes. I pop a blister because its more painful to have a blister. This pain makes you walk different and create an other blister. I try to dry the blister and disinfecting the blister with iodine.
I have a lot of socks and change and dry them a lot. Some people use hikers wool.
sorry I did not get what kind of socks would you use as first(i am not english mother language)
Late reply sorry 🙉
I use sock liners first (they are thin but give you that extra layer to avoid friction)
@@DorisHikingAdventures thank You!
I'm a lucky girl. Hardly ever have blisters... Maybe because I have the right shoes and socks! Ik gebruik eigenlijk nooit 2 paar, vroeger werd dit aangeraden, maar nu zijn de sokken meestal van zo'n goede kwaliteit dat het niet echt nodig is. Hou je voeten droog, is wel goed, maar veel trailrunners zijn niet echt waterdicht, dus soms moeilijk om je voeten droog te houden...
Nice! Yes, it is so super important to find the right shoes 😀
Love the accent, where are you from?
Haha thanks :D
I am from Belgium originally, but been living in Australia for 10 years now 😀😀
Nice advise, but no popping, use a pin to lance, drain and retain the skin on the blister point, re-lance as necessary to keep it down. The dry skin over it is the best of bandages.
Un-fun fact, most shoes are not made the shape of an average foot, the shape of the sole has been morphed so the least waste of material occurs when nesting them together
as closely as possible for cutting them out. If the shoe your considering doesn't come in width sizes (number of E's) as well as length, consider a different shoe.
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Wow, thanks for the advise! You know a lot about this stuff :D
I have never seen or heard of any shoe that comes in different width sizes. Only different length sizes. Is this width size normal for more than 1 brand of shoes? And do you work for/own that single company? LOL XD
I have lost a toenail on my left foot but I've accepted my fate!
Must have been painful 😱
But they grow back in time right?
@@DorisHikingAdventures they do, I've lost a couple 😁
Sounds like your toe was bumping against the inside of the shoe. That is why you should always buy a slightly longer shoe than what your normally buy. This is especially important when going downhill, because your foot tends to slide forward a bit, thus the need to buy a longer shoe so there will be space to slide into before bumping your toe.
Thanks, I will remember your suggestions in my first Camino walk.