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[1985lad]

I completed c25k in July and since then I’ve kept it up and did a 10k in sept and am doing the Notts half marathon a week on Sunday. Everything is fine but I’m starting to get blisters and I was wondering is it because I brought my running shoes in July, have they worn? Some of the tread around the toe area has gone but the rest is fine.

Any advice greatly received.

[LeeU Graduate]

Did you get gait analysis done prior to buying the shoes, if so was it a real running shop or a chain sports store?

What kind of distance have you run in them so far?

[1985lad Graduate in reply to LeeU]

I had a gait analysis done but it was at sports direct.

I’ve probably done 350-400 miles in them.

[LeeU Graduate in reply to 1985lad]

After 300-400 miles they will most probably be getting a little tired and ready for replacement.

If you are from around the Notts area there are a couple of good running shops, the one I use is Run Forest but that's in Matlock but Mike is very good and very thorough.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Anti blister socks solved my blister problem and i have very fragile skin that starts to blister if you wink at it. Blister plasters stop them getting too bad and cushion the pain

As to new shoes i guess only you know if they are needed, if they have lost their spring or gone a bit out of shape that could cause blisters