foot blisters

[marc_read]

picking up a few small blisters on my feet...looking for a good anti-blister sock and started using petroleume jelly on my feet...any advice?

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

The only advice I can offer is to try to keep a layer of hard skin on your feet. Soft skin is more prone to blisters. Also, are your running shoes at least half a size bigger than your everyday shoes?

I don't wear anti blister socks specifically but I've always worn Nike or Asics socks and neither have given me a hint of a blister (but I do have hard skin on my feet ☹️)

[davelinks Graduate10]

Proper double layered running socks and never had a problem, my running shoes are 1 size bigger than normal shoe size, it varies. If you keep getting blister's then your running shoes could be past their best, this was happening to my wife, but when she bought new one's all was fine.. she also uses Hilly anti blister socks.. plasters didn't help, but Vaseline or compeed stick should work.

[Sarah-A Graduate10]

Two pairs of thin socks work well for me.

I find Vaseline is OK for shorter runs, but rubs off on the longer runs.

[misswobble Graduate10]

I use Vaseline and most running socks are pretty good. Epsom Salts is excellent in a hot bath post run. It's antiseptic and is good for aching muscles too.

Are your shoes wearing out?

[marc_read Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

got a new pair and I didn't like the previous pair so might be the cause. I'd forgotten about epsom salts thank you