Blisters

[Diabeticdaddy]

First run done. Feet have blistered on my heels. What running shoes/ methods fo people use to prevent this.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

If they are open, go to a specialist sports shop and get a gait analysis, also get proper soaks to match the recommended shoes.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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As AlMorr says, proper running socks will help.

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

I have blister free socks from M&S, I'm sure other brands are available.

[Frenc Graduate]

Sorry to hear about the blisters, they can be so painful. Compeed blister plasters are really good, you can pick them up from Boots or Superdrug, or any big supermarket. 😊

[Hated2Run Graduate]

With regards shoes - I don't know how much difference there is but I treated myself at the start as an incentive - went to a running shop got my stride checked then bought some on line for 75 (as opposed to 150 if I wanted a pair in blue - why would people pay twice the price for a colour?) - a lot for me but I figured for a year ot 2 why not?

That said, if you are just starting and getting heal problems -the simple solution is to start by getting some thicker socks - nothing fancy just not thin plus some thick material plasters - the type that comes in a sheet and you cut off the amount needed - they stay on better than normal plasters and I have always used them for squash in the past where there is a lot of ankle movement and hence blister possibility.

[Sar9 Graduate]

Decent pair of fitted shoes/ Engo blister patches!

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Leukotape