Blister Prevention Made Simple

[Western Hunter]

The importance of taking care of our feet in the field is no secret, yet we’ve all been there at one point or another… trying to go hard on a hunt or during training while blocking out the unblockable pain of a foot blister. It’s amazing how physically and mentally crippling such a small superficial […]

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[eddielasvegas]

My experience may not be helpful to all, but it worked for me.

A number of years ago, I did the Walk For Hunger in Boston.  It's a long walk of 20 miles, but not especially difficult terrain.

Anyhoo, the first couple years I did it, I had a few blisters.  The last year (I think it was) was 1999.  My wife was pregnant with our daughter so I was on my own.

I coated my feet (don't remember where I heard of this) in Vaseline, put my socks on and off I went.  IIRC, I did the walk in 4.5 hours with nary a blister in sight.

YMMV.

Eddie

 

P.S. Thanks for the link WH and the reminder to take care of our feet.

[wapitibob]

3/4 x 1" gorilla tape