Prevention & Preparation

Browse the archives and discover how to stop painful foot blisters from ruining your favourite pursuits.

toe box width and depth - how to find it

Toe Box Width & Depth: How Do You Find It?

Depending on the shape of your toes, some shoes need more toe box width, others need more toe box depth than average. So, how do you find it?

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how do i keep my feet dry on a hot day

How Do I Keep My Feet Dry On A Hot Day?

Hot days make for sweaty feet. And what about dew-laiden grass, rain, puddles, snow and river-crossings. How do you keep your feet dry?

Heel
heel blister treatment band-aid

Heel Blister Treatment & Prevention

Learn how to master the art of heel blister treatment and prevention, including back-of-heel, under the heel and edge heel blisters.

Toes
pinch blisters between toes on pinky

Pinch Blisters Between Toes: Pictures and Fixes

You can tell if you're at risk of pinch blisters between toes - you'll notice a ridge of thick skin under your toe. Pictures provided.

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Marathon Blisters: Why On Race Day, Not Training?

Ever wondered why you get blisters on race day but not during training? Here are the 5 reasons why race-day marathon blisters are so common.

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every blister prevention strategy works in one or more of these ways

Every Blister Prevention Strategy Works Like This

Preventing blisters can seem hit and miss at times. It shouldn't be. Every blister prevention strategy works in one of five ways.

Toes
injinji toesocks for blister prevention are a great fit

How To Choose Toesocks For Blister Prevention

How do you choose the right pair of Injinji toesocks for blister prevention? Learn about fibre content, different thicknesses and activity-specific features.

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