I went out for a long run yesterday and within a couple of miles I could feel my feet burning. By the fourth mile there were very sore and by the sixth it became difficult to run. Having inspected the damage I have a blister just under the arch of the foot (both feet!) about 6cm long by 2.5cm wide. I know it must be something to do with the trainers I wear, but this has happened with the last three or so pairs.
Strangely the only time when I dont get this problem is when I wear O-shoes!
Any ideas gratefully received!
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Both Nike and Adidas trainers give me huge blisters here, I switched to Saucony and have never had a problem since.
Obviously though everyone's feet are different so this probably won't work.
Ah the joy of useless comments.
Obviously though everyone's feet are different so this probably won't work.
Ah the joy of useless comments.
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Becks - god
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I've got quite flat feet and had the same problem with most trainers bought from high street "sports" shops. I need motion control or high stability shoes to avoid the problem. Currently using Brooks shoes as a preference. Really it's just a case of finding a last that suits your feet.
Have you tried the wet foot test? This gives you a rough guide as to the sort of shoes you might need. Details at Runner's World and many other places.
Have you tried the wet foot test? This gives you a rough guide as to the sort of shoes you might need. Details at Runner's World and many other places.
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Hillwalker, chances are you don't get blisters in O shoes cos you're running in terrain, where every foot fall is different. Road running is a repetitive action and the same areas of the foot get a bashing every time it lands.
This doesn't help much, unless you can run in terrain every time you go out....
This doesn't help much, unless you can run in terrain every time you go out....

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Saucony trainers give me blisters too. as do nike, adidas, o shoes... but not all the time.
My solution is compeed followed by ankle tape smoothered in vaseline. But I only use this while the blisters are bad or when doing a multiday race. Comfy socks are a must to minimise them in general training but I never found the 1000mile socks any good.
My solution is compeed followed by ankle tape smoothered in vaseline. But I only use this while the blisters are bad or when doing a multiday race. Comfy socks are a must to minimise them in general training but I never found the 1000mile socks any good.
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do your trainers have moulded insoles ?
if so take them out and put in some flat insoles (eg from an old pair of o-shoes)
do you have flat feet / fallen arches ?
go see a good physio, I'm sure I've had a discussion in the past that these things can be improved through strengthening exercises.
if so take them out and put in some flat insoles (eg from an old pair of o-shoes)
do you have flat feet / fallen arches ?
go see a good physio, I'm sure I've had a discussion in the past that these things can be improved through strengthening exercises.
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I can only add that compeed is excellent, Nike shoes always give me blisters here, and vasaline any areas which are likely to get sore before you set out. Saucony are pretty good at not getting blisters here, and I am on mizuno just now, which give me no problems.
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I've not had problems with blisters from trainers, but then my local running shop always insists that I try about a dozen pairs of shoes before buying one - which means that I notice something when a given shoe is uncomfortable by reference to the others. Might be a method worth trying.
As for the blisters themselves, I heroically sustained a significant scald to the feet recently and picked up some hydrocolloid dressings (like padded plasters with a patch that helps the cut/burn/blister heal) from Tesco. They're not particularly cheap but they do seem to help. The blisters simply went down again.
As for the blisters themselves, I heroically sustained a significant scald to the feet recently and picked up some hydrocolloid dressings (like padded plasters with a patch that helps the cut/burn/blister heal) from Tesco. They're not particularly cheap but they do seem to help. The blisters simply went down again.
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Blisters seem only to affect me when I am actually running for others - ie relays and once in the old interegional event.
There is something about orienteering blisters - they seem far more evil than any I get walking - ski touring just removes vast acreages of skin.
Nasty things...
There is something about orienteering blisters - they seem far more evil than any I get walking - ski touring just removes vast acreages of skin.
Nasty things...
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Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?
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Stodgetta wrote:Road running is a repetitive action and the same areas of the foot get a bashing every time it lands.
Cable installation went well in your area then? You can simulate a terrain run quite well on pavements here.
Blisters from trainers are never a problem for me, it's just those damn o-shoes.
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For protection against already open blisters, Compasspoint/Ultrasport sell a "2nd Skin Blister Kit". While a few pounds more expensive than other blister kits, I have found that this one is very good quality and for a few pounds extra does give excellent protection.
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I would have thought that if someone gets blisters all the time they either have very soft feet or are using poorly fitting footwear? Unless of course you're doing something insane like the Marathon de Sable when you can't be human if you don't get blisters!
Lincolnsteve and I have a running argument (pun intended) about socks. I reckon for orienteering you should use the cheapest socks available, as they will be wet and muddy almost instantly, making fancy double skins and high impact areas a waste of money. He disagrees strongly and swears by some clever dick multi-yarn wicking all singing all dancing socks, and scoffs at my 5 pairs for £2 specials
Oddly, neither of us suffer with blisters so I guess we're back to the "buy footwear that fits your feet argument".
Lincolnsteve and I have a running argument (pun intended) about socks. I reckon for orienteering you should use the cheapest socks available, as they will be wet and muddy almost instantly, making fancy double skins and high impact areas a waste of money. He disagrees strongly and swears by some clever dick multi-yarn wicking all singing all dancing socks, and scoffs at my 5 pairs for £2 specials

Oddly, neither of us suffer with blisters so I guess we're back to the "buy footwear that fits your feet argument".
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