Whether
you walk all day long, hike, run, or shoot hoops, blisters are almost
as much a part of the action as sweat is--but they don't have to
be. You can take measures to avoid them. And if you develop a blister,
you have several options for lessening the pain and lowering your
risk of infection. To prevent
blisters, you need to minimize friction. For the feet,
this begins with shoe selection. Shoes should fit comfortably, with
about a thumb's width between your longest toe and the end of the
shoe. Narrow shoes can cause blisters on the big toe and little
toe. A shallow toe box can lead to blisters
on the tops of the toes, while loose shoes can create blisters on
the tips of the toes. Our Sole
Defense Orthotic line contains X-Static
which helps prevent hot spots and moisture build-up.
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