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Click to view rmorrissey's profile Rookie
rmorrissey
2 posts since
Jun 6, 2007

Jul 17, 2007 9:48 AM

Blister question

Hi,

I've just started with a new pair of shoes, they feel much better then the ones I was using before, and were recommended for me at a running specialty store, but I've developed a blister on my right and left foot. Is there anything I should do to treat the blisters, and is there something I can do to keep them from getting worse?
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brookem040
19 posts since
Jul 16, 2007
1. Jul 17, 2007 11:16 AM in response to: rmorrissey
hi there-
i have a similar problem. are you wearing lightweight/breathable socks? sometimes it takes a bit to get used to new sneaks...
hope they get better soon! they have some bandaids out now that are like a second skin type thing, that are specifically for blisters. and also some stuff to help prevent them. id check that out!
-meg
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jtpaten
51 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
2. Jul 31, 2007 11:01 AM in response to: rmorrissey
Anyone have advice for treating and healing blister that have broken open? Stupid me, I wore something other than my tried-and-true road shoes during a trail marathon over the weekend. I ran the second have of the race with blisters on my arches. At about mile 22, I stumbled and ripped the left one open.

That was Saturday. Last night, I couldn't walk without excruciating pain. Put Vitamin E on it and covered it with a clear Saran-wrap like bandage that stayed on through this morning's shower. It's better today, but I foresee little running during a long healing process.

The others are covered with moleskin. I'll leave them that way as long as possible.

Ideas?
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littlewaywelt
181 posts since
Apr 1, 2005
3. Jul 31, 2007 1:45 PM in response to: rmorrissey
blist-o-ban or spenco 2nd skin.
several threads on the subject if you look around.
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