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Posted by Alicia on June 5, 2007 at 7:28:19 am EDT
In reply to Bodyglide? Who the heck recommended this stuff? posted by dax702 on June 5, 2007 at 2:18:10 am EDT

I'm sure you applied the Bodyglide correctly, because it would seem impossible not to. You just rub it on. I'm sorry to hear you're still getting blisters. I haven't used the Bodyglide on my feet, but it has worked very well for me for chaffing on other body areas. And I've heard many runners rave about it for preventing blisters and chaffing all over.

In this case I think you still need to evaluate your socks and shoes (I know you've already been down this road). Shoes can be the "right" size, but still not the perfectly "right" fit for you due to the variations in feet (unless you're buying custom made shoes and boots).

First, where are the blisters developing? Knowing this might help pinpoint the cause.

A few things to consider:

Do your shoes feel snug and comfortable? Not too tight and constricting, but no heel movement or sliding forward?

Have you used these shoes any time without having problems? If so, what socks worked then?

If there is movement or hot spots/constriction, you can try a thicker or thinner sock with that shoe. You might also need to try different lacing set-ups.

You didn't mention sock liners above, so if you didn't use them I would recommend buying a pair to use with your socks.

If your feet are really sweaty still I'd try the antiperspirant suggestions given on the earlier thread.

You can also try moleskin or Spenco 2nd Skin or the like. However, this will just help you deal with the symptom (a blister) and not the root cause. And ultimately you need to figure out why you're getting blisters.

Anyway, let us know where the blister is and how it developed and maybe you can get some better suggestions here.

Lastly, if the blister isn't an inconvenience, you might just need a little more time breaking the shoes in. That said, while boots typically need some break-in time, they should always fit properly from the start and not give you grief.

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