Prevention & Preparation

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

haglunds deformity and heel blisters

Haglunds Deformity (Pump Bump) Heel Blisters

This post stems from an email I received from a golfer with recurrent heel blisters due to a Haglunds deformity (also known as pump bump) on both heels.

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anzac ultra

8 Ultra Marathon Running Tips For Blisters

8 ultra marathon running tips for happy feet from the ANZAC 6-Day Ultra. With a particular focus on foot care, blister prevention and blister treatment.

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saarc Adelaide 6 day ultramarathon running event logo 2014

What 6 Days of Ultramarathon Running Taught Me

Running around a 1.1km track proved an excellent format to provide early intervention to blisters in my first 6 day ultramarathon running event.

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don't normally get foot blisters Fixing Your Feet John Vonhof p11 snippet

I Don't Normally Get Foot Blisters: Why Now?

Don't normally get foot blisters? There's one thing you need to know about blister prevention. "What worked for you today, may not work tomorrow".

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blister prevention myths slideshare

The 7 Blister Prevention Myths

Blister prevention myths abound: “... many myths continue to be propagated regarding the prevention and treatment of friction blisters” Doug Richie DPM

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oxfam trailwalker blister preparation

Peter's Oxfam Trailwalker Blister Experience

Peter's first Oxfam Trailwalker blister experience was not a good one. Determined not to repeat the same mistakes, he got in touch about a blister plan.

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Optimal shoe fit

Optimal Shoe Fit For Blister Prevention

Optimal shoe fit is your first and most important blister prevention consideration. This revolves around length, width and adjustability. Learn more here.

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