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I've recently had to start using arch supports in my running shoes. I'm now getting quite large blisters on the soles/arches of my feet. I've tried different socks, but so far no improvement. Should I just tape them up and hope it diminishes as my feet get accustomed to the new shape?
Stop running
HTH
Very helpful. 😉
I need to run, I can't get fit quick enough by just riding my bike. I also have my first duathlon coming up in a week or so.
rest your feet and spend 3 weeks imagining your feet killing alien feet in a blue alien wastseland of blue icelandic wasteland.
I've really picked the wrong time of day to ask this one, haven't I?...
Kevevs, are you on drugs? If they're painkillers, can I have some? I'm crippled at the moment.
You need to harden the soles of your feet especially where new increased pressure is felt, in your case on your arch's. I suffered the same when i got my Salomon Quests as they had more arch support than the crappy boots i had before.
I recommend wearing them more often and get your arch's used to your running shoes.
HTH.
Granuflex extra thin to heal up the blisters ( assuming they have deroofed)
As for prevention - get rid of the arch supports? get you gait checked by a chiropodist with an interest in gait analysis / running.
I suspect he arch supports are the wrong shape / too high if they are causing blisters
sorry. rest.
TJ, they're meant to be high supports, they prevent ankle-knee-hip injuries whilst running....Blisters are just a sign of soft girly skin 😉
Sorry TJ, but the arch supports were prescribed and fitted by a highly qualified podiatrist when I was suffering with Plantar Fasciitis. It's just that I haven't been wearing them full time since it cleared up and haven't run using them before. The blisters are open but not weeping too badly now, just very uncomfortable.
sharki thats why I said get professional advice but IME / IMO if something is causing blisters there is something wrong
Edit - ah crossed posts - you got the professional opinion previously then. OK
Compeed or granuflex to heal them up - it really does work
I have similar arch supports which I wear infrequently. My recommendation would just be to wear them little and often until your feet get used to them. That means wearing them in the house etc - not just pounding the pavement.
Jo has had professional advice, like she wouldn't.
Just like bedding new brake pads in, the feet need to be bedded into a new shape. Yes, ideally this would be a progressive change, very subtle increases in support for example.
Jo consistently insists on trying to cram her chunky, hairy, hobbit feet into unsupportive and innapropriate footwear.
Sharki, you need to edit that to "Girly unsupporting shoes.... big change for her dainty little feet" to something like "Jo consistently insists on trying to cram her chunky, hairy, hobbit feet into unsupportive and innapropriate footwear"
Edited!
Having just seen the offending blisters may i suggest a nice foot massage from my rough sandpaper like mits. I'll even let you finish the wine..
😈
I can't believe you two are in the same house having this discusion on line......!
LOL.
Good point Spey, it's better than rolling over and farting though.
I hate it when she does that!
In Jojo's defence, you're the one with previous for room clearing guffs! 😉
Hell yeah!
I thought that was how to pull a Dufftown girl, clearly i was mistaken TF.
I have no idea how you do that, I didn't think they existed........
When playing football in new boots/trainers, I tend to put some vaseline on the affected areas to prevent getting blisters.
It might be worth getting a second opinion on the orthotics. Podietry seems to be a less than exact science. I've recently learned that pf can be a cover all term for a less than full diagnosis. Bit like ibs is for your guts. Also, opinion is split as to whether the orthotics are a short term cure or something you're then committed to for life. After all, what would happen to your leg if you put it in a cast for a few years? You wouldn't expect it to get stronger. However, maybe that is what's needed depending on the risk to other joints. One other thing, was the orthotics designed for running or for day wear? My understanding is that there's a big difference. I found out the hard way and I'm still waiting for my media arch blisters to heal so I can try something else.