By
eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Moleskin Blister Cover
- Body Glide Lubricant (or Petroleum Jelly)
- Foot Powder
- Small Scissors
Step1
You can prevent most blisters by planning ahead. Wear a light, synthetic sock next to your skin. Be sure this sock fits snugly and has no bulky seams. Wear a medium-weight wool or woolblend sock over this.
Step2
Lace your boots snugly enough to prevent your heel from lifting with each step. Make sure your boots have enough room for your toes to move freely as you walk.
Step3
Treat potential blisters early, as soon as you feel a painful area or hot spot developing. Stop and remove your boots. If there is no blister, but the area is tender or red, slather on the Body Glide. Then sprinkle liberally with foot powder, and put your socks back on carefully. This combination provides a good friction barrier.
Step4
Using a small pair of scissors, cut a piece of moleskin that is 1/2 inch (12 mm) larger than the blister in all directions. Cut a circle out of the middle of the moleskin that is the size of the blister.
Step5
Place the moleskin over the blister so that the hole in the middle is directly over the blister area. The thickness of the moleskin will prevent the boot from contacting the blister.
Step6
After a few hours, put on fresh sock liners to minimize moisture.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 3/8/2006 Duct tape works extremely well for treating areas that are likely to blister. It can be used by itself, or over the mole-foam to reduce friction with the sock. Use care when removing the tape.