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Re: Blisters - tip

I have always used zinc oxide tape. Harder to come by, but Cotswold Outdoors sells it. Once on, it never comes off.

Re: Blisters - tip

Always used zinc oxide tape until I got my boots sorted. Readily available from Boots, Superdrug, Savers etc.

Re: Blisters - tip

I have always used micropore tape.
Don't buy cheap stuff, get the better quality Boots or 3M tape.
Put it on where you know hot spots may occur, NOT once they have formed.
I start the TGOC with tape already on my feet.
For me, little toe and some other places.
No blisters since 2008 when I stopped wearing boots in May.

Re: Blisters - tip

I always suffered with blisters between my toes until I started wearing Ingini Toe Socks. Brilliant. Wear the liner toe socks under your normal walking socks. Stops the toes rubbing together. I also use zinc oxide tape on my heels if they start to feel "hot".

Re: Blisters - tip

As an alternative to micropore, Moleskin works a treat on heels, or places where there is a lot of friction. Micropore tends to keel over at the first drop of water. It's good for day trips, but on longer walks zinc oxide takes some beating. I buy 5m by 5cm rolls and splash it all over the front of my feet before I start walking.

This is the stuff - a pack of 12 works out at c£2.50 a roll.

http://www.robinsonhealthcare.com/4484

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