Madeline423
Bronze
Madeline423
8 yrs, 5 mths ago

Need to prevent blisters!!

I am going overseas for a month very soon and I am participating in a couple of week-long hikes. I have got hiking shoes, and they are worn in, but blisters are still going to be a problem.

Any advice on how I can prevent them from appearing on my feet? Can I harden my skin?

2 comments 32 voices

Replies

  • Hayley644PlatinumHayley644
    8 yrs, 4 mths ago

    I also do a lot of hiking. Good quality hiking socks also help, they are expensive but are worth it.

    Reply Report
  • dualityPlatinumDuality
    8 yrs, 5 mths ago

    Get the biggest fabric adhesive band aids you can find and stick them inside your shoe, on the inside heel of the shoe and not your foot. I always do this to break in new shoes and I never get blisters. I remember reading somewhere that blisters in hiking boots are usually caused by ill-fitting socks, don’t know the merit in that but something to think about.

    Reply Report
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.