Blisters and Chafing - Preventing and Treating

Use these tips on how to prepare you feet to prevent blisters and how to treat blisters if they develop.

Comprehensive tips on how to prevent walking blisters - getting the right shoe fit, socks, toughening your feet, lubrication, keeping dry, coverings and unusual remedies.

He gets a blister every 500 miles or so, but he walks 30 miles or more a day when walking across the USA. America's premier long distance walker, Robert Sweetgall, shares his blister prevention recipe. His chief philosophy is in keeping the feet dry and breathing and lubricated.

Take along a blister kit on your walks so you can immediately treat any hot spots or blisters to prevent further damage.

Lubricate your feet to reduce the friction that creates blisters. My top picks for products to keep your feet intact.

When you get a hot spot or blister, cover it up to prevent further damage. Today there are several excellent, long lasting bandages and cover-ups that promote healing and prevent more blistering.

Six steps to preventing blisters

Ten steps to draining and healing your blisters.

Fixing Your Feet by John Vonhof: book review of this comprehensive guide on preventing and fixing blisters and other foot problems for walkers, hikers, adventure racers, and more.

How do you prevent blisters when walking, running hiking? What do you use to prevent blisters?

Engo blister prevention patches adhere to shoes and other articles to prevent blisters.

These towlettes with liquid silicone are great to take along and use to help prevent chafing and blisters.