Blister prevention from various forums – tips from you the public
People use Medical stretchy wraps like what you would use for sprained ankles when trying to prevent blisters in basketball .
Some people in the military going long hikes would put moleskin .
Some people use the hoka shoe
Others will say at the beginning of the season one may get blisters but is the foot gets used to the pounding and builds up callus there the blisters decrease . There is some evidence that people seem to adapt their running style and blisters stop as they get into the season.
Though ( my note) there is a point these calluses get too much and the foot gets sore and needs pairing back, Any black dots or black patches means there is bleeding underneath and an ulcer may be forming.
Some say you don’t get blisters from running but it’s due to poorly fitted shoes and socks. I would say its also time and biomechanics and the person. Blisters are due to intra dermal damage from rubbing of bone to skin, not skin to shoe.
Wear shoes to the shape of your foot. Tight toe boxes really crowd your toes because they’re slightly pointed, this can blisters.
There are many different opinions -some say tend not to wear their shoes tight, as feet swell during a long run or hike. Loose shoes can also cause feet to slide and get blisters.
Take out the insole at the shop and stand on it and see if your feet stands within the insole.
Most running shoes will have a heel pitch which raises your heels which put more pressure on the ball of the foot in some people to create blisters, but this can also cause different problems, as the pitch is designed to take tension from the tendo achilles.
Soften the heel counters on the back of running shoes with products or a hammer
Use padded sports socks.
Products for Blister prevention
Blister prevention powders that people have quoted in forums
Toms blister shield
moleskin
engo blister patches
flat knit Socks
Some say thick socks can be a problem because it builds up friction and heat between the shoe in your foot and thinner socks are better.
Merino wool and mohair socks or socks with compression and even double layers may work
Research on type of knit that effects friction
