Prevention & Preparation

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

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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A day on the slopes can be ruined by ski boot blisters - image by maarten-duineveld Unsplash

Ski Boot Blisters: Painful Reality or Non-Issue?

In this article, we explore the prevalence of ski boot blisters, the factors contributing to them, and what skiers are doing to treat them.

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Spenco Rx Comfort insoles with packaging

Spenco Insoles Prevent Blisters Under Feet

In 1968, researchers described the “ball-bearing effect” of a new closed-cell neoprene Spenco insole material and found it prevents blisters.

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Waterproof socks indispensible

Waterproof Socks Indispensable, But There's a Catch

The only thing that will stop the external water getting in contact with your skin is waterproof socks. But even then there’s a slight catch.

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Rubbing does not cause friction blisters on the feet

Rubbing Not Required For Friction Blisters, Here's Why

Some people can’t get past the mistaken/flawed idea that blisters are caused by rubbing. It's understandable. But here's what's wrong with the rubbing theory.

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