Prevention & Preparation

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

The Blister Treatment Equation: What Does the Heavy Lifting?

The Blister Treatment Equation: What Does the Heavy Lifting?

Think blister care is about dressing selection? You're not providing meaningful treatment. The critical piece of the blister treatment equation is prevention.

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The Big Blister Misconception: What's Moving?

The Big Blister Misconception: What's Moving?

The Blister Misconception: Your foot isn’t moving around in your shoe as much as you think. At least, not at first. 

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Most Blister Advice Fails For One Simple Reason

Most Blister Advice Fails For One Simple Reason

Most blister advice fails because it’s generic. People try thicker (or thinner) socks, bigger shoes, tape everything, or the same patch everywhere - without understanding why that exact blister kee...

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Back-to-School Blister Prevention: A Guide for Parents

Back-to-School Blister Prevention: A Guide for Parents

As the start of the school year approaches, the excitement and chaos of back-to-school preparations are in full swing. New uniforms, school supplies, and, of course, new shoes are at the top of the...

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The Magic of the Blister Medic

The Magic of the Blister Medic

When I’m treating blisters, it feels like people assume I have magic powers. While I’d like to take the credit, there is nothing special about lancing a blister and putting a fancy bandaid on it. N...

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Australian 6-Day Ultramarathon Festival 2024

Australian 6-Day Ultramarathon Festival 2024

7 days, 113 foot care episodes (95% blister-related), and the Australian 6-Day Ultramarathon Festival 2024 is done. Records were broken, PBs achieved, a few DNFs, a bit of gastro, kiwis complaining...

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Q&A With Adam Inglis of Blister Wool

Q&A With Adam Inglis of Blister Wool

Blister Wool is the newest addition to our expanding product range at Blister Prevention. So, to introduce you to this 100% Australian product, I sat down with Blister Wool founder, Adam Inglis, to...

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