Your favorite way of preventing blisters?

Question

I have a blister on my right foot's arch (similar to this guy: http://www.lucidmedtec.com/images/bliste... but lower). I tried using those "2nd skin" type things (the ones with the sticky cushion and sticky plastic) and i didn't like them, they dont stick that good and after running when i take my socks off i notice that it has moved while i was running and my blister ends up getting bigger.

what do you guys think works best? i heard a couple things like:

moleskin

duct tape

athletic tape

petroleum jelly or those body glide things

those powder things you put in your socks

i do cross country btw, i need somethin that will work for long periods of time since we run a lot. I know it could also be my shoes/socks, im working on that

Answer 1

I go with foot powder in my socks, works for me...

Answer 2

put a band aid over it and wear really thick socks. Sometimes you just have to let a blister ride its course. you wont ever get a blister there again b/c the skin will be thicker.

Answer 3

Well there isn't really a way to prevent them...just wear proper shoes and socks is all I can say.

When you've got them I use petroleum jelly. I has a blister not that long ago from wearing c**p shoes. It turned into a massive bruise all on over the ball of my foot and it was swollen - I also had my prom th next day and had to wear high heels! The petroleum jelly sorted it out by the next morning. It "de-stresses" the muscles so it relaxes again and isn't so tense. Wear a tight sock over the top of it so it oesn't get messy ;)