1. Band-Aid Activ-Flex Bandages
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These thin gel bandages flex with your feet but stay put. They provide great protection over blisters you have already developed. I stock up on all three sizes to be able to cover the problem area, be it heel, toe, or ball of the foot. Look for them in the foot care section of the supermarket rather than the bandage section. You can also use them over potential blister spots to prevent blisters.
2. Dr. Scholl's Blister Treatment
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Like the Band-Aid product, use to either prevent or treat blisters. These sterile membrane bandages prevent wounds from drying out while protecting them from dirt and germs. They are waterproof and can stay in place for up to seven days. They come in large and small sizes.
3. Dr. Scholls Moleskin and Moleskin Plus Padding
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Moleskin is a cotton flannel patch on an adhesive backing. You can cut it to fit the area you wish to protect. This is commonly used to protect areas prone to blistering, but can also be used after a blister develops. Dr. Scholl's also sells Moleskin Plus Padding, which I used to know as Molefoam. The extra padding provides cushioning as well as protection.
4. Spenco 2nd Skin Blister Pads
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The Spenco® 2nd Skin® blister pad is a gel pad bordered by a thin film designed to keep blisters from drying out and protect them from further abrasion. They adhere strongly to stay in place for days. They absorb perspiration and let the blister heal.
5. Blist-o-Ban
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Blist-o-bans sort of imitate a blister. They have their own cushioned blister area to go over where you are more likely to blister. Then when the rubbing occurs, it occurs in the Blist-o-ban and not on your skin.
6. Engo
And now for a completely different concept - Engo pads go inside your shoes rather than on your foot. Once you know where you have developed a blister, you put an Engo pad inside your shoe in that area. It has a slick surface to reduce friction in that spot, therefore helping to prevent future blisters.
