Blisters!

[Catmama]

Anyone know the cheapest place to buy blister plasters from? The compeed ones work well for me but they’re expensive if you buy them regularly. I’m only on week 1 so I am hoping the skin on my feet toughens up. I thought my trainers fitted fine but now I am not so sure. I don’t want to invest in a ‘proper’ pair of running shoes just yet though. I want to make sure I am going to keep this up before I pay out. So for now I need blister plasters!

[Caotykim]

You can get blister proof running socks for cheap from Primark. I’m sure they do them in other places but the ones I have from there are very good.

[Catmama in reply to Caotykim]

Oh great thanks I’ll pick some up next time i’m there.

[Forestgrump Graduate]

Hmm I’d get a cheap pair of proper running shoes if your getting blisters already. You’ll only mash your feet up more and make running an even harder . My wife got me a pair of cheap brooks from sports shoes.com and they’re that good I’m still using them !. Pop along to a sports shop get a gait analysis, see what they recommend then go on there and see how much cheaper hey are. I know that’s killing the high st shops but if it’s loads cheaper it’s crazy not to.

[Ang33333 Graduate]

It may be cheaper to buy new shoes and much better for your poor feet! Please don't run in trainers that rub. I have dreadful feet and never skimp on footwear.

[Catmama]

How would I go about choosing a new pair? My local independent running shop offer a gait analysis for £15 or free if you buy a pair of their running shoes (about £100 a pair). Is this good value?

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Catmama]

My local running shop do it for free and no pressure to buy from them. I agree with others if you are getting blisters - plasters isn’t a good long term solution. Do you running shop have any on sale? This might be worth a read: verywellfit.com/how-to-prev...