Prevention & Preparation

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

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The Research On Skin Toughening To Stop Blisters

Tough skin is more resistant to blisters, for sure. Here's some practical advice for skin toughening to stop blisters on your feet.

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a hotspot is a pre-blister state

A Hot-Spot Is A Pre-Blister State (Your Tiny Window Of Opportunity)

A hot-spot is a pre-blister state. It’s a warning your skin is starting to fatigue. Follow this easy two-step process to stop it progressing to a blister.

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Blister Prone - Is There Such A Thing?

Blister prone is a thing! I've got three studies that show without a doubt, some people's feet are more prone to blisters than others. See it for yourself.

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Will Hiking Blisters Spoil Your Next Adventure?

Hiking and backpacking is fun! But getting a foot blister is a quick way to spoil that fun. Here's why you need to prevent hiking blisters on your feet.

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Oxfam Trailwalker Blisters: Is Your Team Vulnerable?

There’s one big fat fact you should not gloss over in your preparations for Oxfam Trailwalker - blisters. They're the number one reason people don’t finish.

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Camino Blister Prevention: 10 Tools & Tips

[From Camino Adventures] Blisters are the most common injury experienced on the Way. These 10 Camino blister prevention tools and tips will take you far.

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Fixing Your Feet (6th Ed) by John Vonhof

John Vonhof's 6th edition of Fixing Your Feet is now available. If you're serious about foot care in your active lifestyle, add this book to your library.

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