Blisters

[Deleted User]

Boring I know, but now I've stepped up my mileage in anticipation of a half marathon at the end of the month, I'm really suffering (to the point of not wanting to go running!!). Blisters on both feet (second toe), one of them is a blood blister under the nail! I've tried wearing two pairs of socks and although it helps a bit (not much), it's actually caused a blister on my instep! Help please...I really enjoy running, but this is putting me off it.

[Deleted User]

I'm no expert, but blisters on your toes sounds like your shoes don't fit right?

[Deleted User]

The blister under the toe sounds nasty the one on your instep use Compeed blister plasters on - expensive but worth it. Try getting a pair of twin skinned socks which are really good, and make sure the shoes are the correct fit for you.

[Deleted User]

Cheers, the thing is, the shoes were absolutely perfect and I've had them about a year. It's only since I've upped the mileage that I'm finding this problem.

Maybe I'll go back to the shop (they were very good) and see what they say. Twin skinned socks sound good as well!

WildWill

If you have had your shoes for a year maybee they are passed their best?

[Deleted User]

Do those twin skinned socks work as I am having the same problem trying to break in a new pair of shoes & I am doing a fortune on compeeds

[Deleted User]

I've tried Hilly "Twin Skin" and "Mono Skin" and they both give me blisters if I run for more than an hour.

I have found "1000 Mile" double layer socks the best so far. Thorlo's lite are also good, but are so thick they make my feet too hot.

I have just started using the double layer "Wright Sock" but not long enough to report anything useful yet!