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I have exactly the same problem with my present pairof inov 8s, but they seem really inconsistent - I've had other pairs which have been OK once worn in. I've got fairly prominent heel spurs particularly on right foot and was wondering if these were partly to blame.
ah the dreaded inov8 blister problem again!
Had the same problem with my last pair of Inov8s. Never ever got blisters until I did the Wharfedale marathon. They decided that doing a marathon was a great time to blister their owner. Ripped the skin off both heels and couldn't even put my work shoes on the next day.
After that day and before that day they never blistered me.
Were you wearing the same socks as always? Did the socks fit or are they slightly baggy? I put my blisters down to the socks as it seems odd that they didn't do it before or after.
I have not had 1 blister since using the Bridgedale X-Hale sock. I know this won't fix an ill fitting shoe but when you get your shoe issue sorted I would highly recommend this sock - there is a thread in equipment.
Ta everyone!
It's my third pair of Inov8 290s - never had this trouble with the previous ones. Had this pair for a few months but haven't been out on long long runsin them before. That'll teach me.
I've even rejigged the lacing so that I tie them up quite low down (as I've done before).
Dunno, maybe I've got a duff pair of my feet have changed shape in the last 6 months!
I've never had blisters with my Inov8s; they must suit the shape of my feet. I do wear relatively thick running socks and do wear a half size up from my normal shoe size. The only thing I suffer slightly from is pressure on my toes on steep descents, usually when the shoes are wet as my feet slide forward a smidge.
Soooo annoying ...I wore my new Innov 8`s today for the first time, Only 20 minutes into my run I started with blisters on both heels :( . Never happened with my old Innov 8`s, but these feel quite stiff around the heel area. Does anybody have any ideas how to loosen them off please..I want to wear them at Whernside next weekend.
Thank you.:)
Have you tried heating them with steam from a kettle until maliable(sp:o), then pop them on your foot allowing the heel cup to form around you?
Alternatively buy a pair of Glads ;) .
i've seen people smear their feet in vasaline before putting their socks and shoes on. never tried it myself though.
Works a treat! Always use it for longer runs. Seems to protect feet a bit when they get boggy and wet and stop them rubbing loads.Quote:
Originally Posted by cheese
Many people spend a fortune on bodyglide but not quite sure why when good old vasaline works so well.
Vaseline? Now THAT'S a tip I can't ignore....! :p
Blisters healing but very slowly. Knock on effect is that for the past 24 hours have had a really painful stressed calf of the same leg. I guess this is due to the compensation whilst running for all that time....:mad:
"Grin & Bear It" on Sat is looking unlikely this afternoon.....:(
Best thing for blisters is to coat your feet with pure lanolin then carefully put your sock over your foot without wiping it off. Vaseline gave me blisters but I've raced 100 miles (once) and 100km several times non stop without any problems using lanolin.
The lanolin is not that easy to get hold of, however you can get it direct from producers online
or NK Chemicals Ltd 01924 444849 (ask for Martin Gunson)
you ask for anhydrous lanolin
Hope this helps
Only a 100 miles.....wow!:eek:
Ta for the tip!
After being given some Compeed plasters last week, all I can say is "bloomin' marvellous!". Fantastic things - forms a gel barrier over the blister and allows you to get on with it. Ran 15miles on Sat and training is back on track.
A cheaper alternative to Compeed or an alternative when the blister is bigger than the largest compeed is zinc oxide tape see here
Can't believe you got a blister of that size in that place!!! :eek:
Mine's definitely smaller and on my heel. Interesting stuff that zinc oxide tape. I'll get some in.
I Know we have talked about this before but I use Antifriction cream from Decathlon on all my ultra long runs/races, not only on my feet but also those other important places...:oQuote:
Originally Posted by AJF
Re: Blisters
I always tape my heels up with plasters, the stuff you cut up yourself, the strip plaster stuff.
Hopey, Mueller zinc oxide tape is shit, if you want to try and get hold of strappal, that is very...
Had a bad blister problem on right heel, bought Boots own brand tape, used it today it was cr*p, came off almost straight away:mad:
Now find this thread!! Anyone know where I can get the "good stuff"?
I remember it from when I was a kid you put it on it stayed on for weeks!
Check out this thread .The stuff I have is Fortuna Zinc Oxide Tape 5cmx5m from the local chemist, although the rate I've been getting through it they have just doubled the price so I'll be looking for something similar online soon. Here and here possibly. Not had any problems since using this.
Thanks Jimbob. Will get my order in asap!!
link to a planet fear page on "hardcore" foot care, although i wouldn't use that word to describe it. It just has a few tips and tricks to preventing and curing blisters, ingrown and black toenails and how to lube up your feet... and some pretty cool photos of some nasty post-adventure race blisters, still perfectly relevant to other sports.
as you scroll down the page you'll see what i mean by nasty blisters.
link to the page
anyone? useful or not so?
Some lovely pictures. To be honest, I just let my feet get on with it. I used to get blisters, especially after mountain marathons, now my feet are covered in hard skin and calluses. Very attractive, and I don't get blisters :o
Truly horrific pictures!
Interesting stuff and some excellent tips. I'd definitely emphasise the points about preventative foot maintenenace - I have a gadget like a mini cheese grater that I use on a weekly basis to get most of the rough stuff off my feet.
Since I started grating and coating my feet in vaseline before races I get noticeably fewer blisters.
Wonder if anyone can help me on how to (a) protect and (b) treat open blisters.
Nearly 2 weeks ago now my new Mizuno Wave Harriers gouged a deep blister into the side of my foot, going through several layers of skin.
(a) Protect
On runs I have tried to protect it by (i) spraying with spray on TCP plaster; (ii) putting compede over that; (iii) adding gauze on top of that with lashings of microporous tape. The problem is that when the feet get wet the plasters and tape all fall off and it rubs on the open wound.
So can anyone recommend a physical barrier to protect the blister which won't come off when wet?
(b) Treat
Its a pretty deep blister and is healing very slowly. The TCP plaster spray hurts like buggery but doesn't cure it. I have packed it with germoline and dressed with gauze. I have left it open to the air. Nearly 2 weeks on it should be getting better I think.
So can anyone recommend a cure for deep, open blisters?
Its a 20 mile training run this sunday so any help before then would be greatly appreciated.
Hi John,
I have a heel spur that means I am prone to blistered heels on my left foot. The two things that I have found that work for me (and worked for the 2007 3 peaks race). 1. I stick a compeed gel pad on the offending part of my shoe. 2. I bind any padding over the blister with wide strips of masking tape, and plenty of it.
Hope that helps
Stu
John
I suffered a similar deep, open blister when doing Edale in March this year in a nearly brand new pair of Mudclaw 270s.
Mourne Mountains was the following Saturday and with a 2p sized open hole in the side of my foot I thought I had no chance.
I left the open wound as open to the fresh air as possible for as much of the time as I could; wandering about the office with trousers rolled up in flip flops.
I decided to try a run on the Friday morning before catching the flight to Belfast. I slapped on a big Compeed and took 2 pairs of shoes up to the Moor for a few miles each, Wave Harriers and Swoops. I went for the Swoops.
I managed the Mourne Mountains fine and without any adverse effects, despite the blister still being open and bloody sore when direct pressure was applied.
The Compeed was only part of the story I think. The key was running in shoes that (a) had not caused the injury and (b) were on the "comfy" side of the spectrum, which the Swoops are (and I can't remember anyone moaning about getting blisters with them.)
The wound took 4-5 weeks to clear up, under Compeed, but I kept running all that time and in some pretty damp conditions. The injury site has been no bother since it healed. Once healed, the Mudclaws didn't repeat the performance either, persumably having softened in the Edale bog!
Morgan
1. Avoid the situation for 6 weeks (the time it takes body tissues to heal). That means either not running or running in shoes that do not cause the problem.
2. Get a roll of zinc oxide tape as wide as you can find (I have some that is 4 inches wide). Put this directly over the blister and continue right around the foot. It won't come off for days and days even after showers, baths or running thro' swamps. When it does fall off the blister will have healed.
I'm also prone to blisters.
i find "fast-healing plasters" (or something like that) v. good for open blisters. They keep the wound moist which actually helps it heal more quickly than if it dries out - sadly, I have tested this to check. I change them every day which is pretty disgusting because the wound stays wet and gunky, but it does the trick.
I got quite a nasty one a Sedbergh, and after this treatment I could run without covering it after 5 days.
Thanks for the sound advice guys.
Got 8m of 1" ZnO tape, shaved my foot and tried it bound over and over a compede, all around the foot. First attempt bound too tight, next OK. Tried a corn plaster but the hole is too big and the plaster increased the pressure on the wound instead of easing it.
So tomorrow its some spray plaster, a compede, some gauze then loads of ZnO tape round the foot but not too tight. Plus foot repair kit in bum bag and mobile to call the Mrs if I go lame and they threaten to shoot me.
Fingers crossed.
compeed or granuflex extra thin does the bizz. shave ankles and feet and use duck tape over the top, sticks like buggary!
After Tanky's I have 2 blisters on one foot that have filled with peat. My foot now looks like it has a bad case of frostbite!
Is it best to burst and clean out the blisters, or it is best to leave them to dry out and then get the muck out?
thanks!
Personally I'd be inclined to get the peat out and sterilise the blister. That's just my opinion.
I was hoping no-one would suggest that - I've been trying to talk myself out of it!
Go on - you know you want to! :D:eek::cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by marty mcfly
Running on the dark stuff every day these black blisters are pretty common. My wife says I have feet like an ogre! Although it looks as if there is peat in the blister it's actually just rubbed into the layers of skin above. Any black in the blister is just congealed blood... nice! If they're not causing you any pain and are sealed I'd leave them be although if sedge starts growing out of your head start to worry. If you want to deal with them I'd recommend the Marathon des Sables approach as it doesn't leave any skin for more crap to get under and fester. Using a sterilized scalpel blade cut away all of the dead skin right back to the living stuff (you can tell when you've hit the spot cause it bleeds and hurts). Get some iodine paint/betadine and liberally apply to the raw skin. Swear a lot and leave to air dry. 12 hours later skin will be healed and ready to run on again.
I am feeling every last bit of that as I read it thanks :D
That really does sound painful.
Peaty or not I always burst mine
Now there is no peat in this video bit this is what I call a proper blister!!!
Be warned do not eat before watching this guy deal with the blister in his toe.
http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2008/1...get-yikes.html
OMG!! i think I'm going to p......UrrrggggggggQuote:
Originally Posted by AJF
That video is horrific!
Finally got round to bursting it on Friday. Peaty on the outside; bloody on the inside...!
Thanks for the push.
(I put a plaster on, went downstairs, tripped over a box and the same toe is now purple and won't bend :o)