How can I stop my new hiking boots raising blisters?
I have a new pair of hiking boots (expensive) and after wearing them for only 20 minutes yesterday I had blisters on both heels. Do any fellow walker...
I have a new pair of hiking boots (expensive) and after wearing them for only 20 minutes yesterday I had blisters on both heels. Do any fellow walkers out there have any ideas on how to stop this quickly, such as a substance that could be rubbed on the inside of the boot heel? Short of covering my feet in plasters I am at a loss! Ideas gratefully accepted.
Use moleskin – you can buy it at the pharmacy. It is kind of like a band aid that you would cut and attach to your heel, but has a smooth and cushiony surface (it’s specifically made for preventing blisters). You can even use it to prevent your blisters from getting worse.
Wear that for a couple hikes until your shoes are a bit more broken in and you should be good to go.
I’ve read that putting spray anti-perspirant on your feet will prevent blisters.
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2 pairs of socks: 1st pair should be cotton; the outer pair should be wool.
Yes you should wear 2 pairs of socks.
Do them up as tight as its comfortable, then start ‘breaking them in’.
References :
Use moleskin – you can buy it at the pharmacy. It is kind of like a band aid that you would cut and attach to your heel, but has a smooth and cushiony surface (it’s specifically made for preventing blisters). You can even use it to prevent your blisters from getting worse.
Wear that for a couple hikes until your shoes are a bit more broken in and you should be good to go.
References :
Get a better fitting boot, your heel is lifting inside the boot. A proper fitting boot wont allow the heel to lift inside. Its the rubbing that is causing the blisters. Unless the boots are very stiff and need to be broken in. Protect your heels in the meantime with moleskin or even a piece of duct tape, its like having armored skin. But I would return the boots if you notice your heels lifting inside
References :
NY Backpacking Guide
Eagle Scout