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From: Brettster on 27 Jul 2007 00:52
Hi,

I'm not a runner, just a walker. I try to walk 4-7 miles a day. I walk
on the sidewalks through town. I started this regimen about five
months ago, and I've lost 45 pounds so far. I was 295 lbs. at my peak
and now I'm around 250.

My problem is blisters. I get them on the toes, on the heels,
anywhere. I've tried anti-blister socks, cushioned insoles, switching
brands of shoe...I've even tried a solid anti-persperant-type anti-
blister wax that's supposed to prevent rubbing. I keep my shoes tied
tightly. Nothing helps.

Why does this keep happening to me? Is heat a factor? Is it possible
to end these blisters once and for all? I hate missing my walks, but
it seems like I have to go several days without walking just so I can
heal. Sometimes all it takes is one walk, then the blisters appear. I
am absolutely desperate for help. Please, somebody, help me resolve
this problem.

From: sycochkn on 27 Jul 2007 06:34

"Brettster" <brett.bayne(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185511937.839954.243910(a)i38g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> Hi,
>
> I'm not a runner, just a walker. I try to walk 4-7 miles a day. I walk
> on the sidewalks through town. I started this regimen about five
> months ago, and I've lost 45 pounds so far. I was 295 lbs. at my peak
> and now I'm around 250.
>
> My problem is blisters. I get them on the toes, on the heels,
> anywhere. I've tried anti-blister socks, cushioned insoles, switching
> brands of shoe...I've even tried a solid anti-persperant-type anti-
> blister wax that's supposed to prevent rubbing. I keep my shoes tied
> tightly. Nothing helps.
>
> Why does this keep happening to me? Is heat a factor? Is it possible
> to end these blisters once and for all? I hate missing my walks, but
> it seems like I have to go several days without walking just so I can
> heal. Sometimes all it takes is one walk, then the blisters appear. I
> am absolutely desperate for help. Please, somebody, help me resolve
> this problem.
>

Are you sure it is not some sort of fungus. Try putting Gold Bond in your
shoes, not on your feet. The insoles sometimes become infected.

Bob


From: AL on 8 Aug 2007 00:44
"sycochkn" < Try putting Gold Bond in your shoes, not on your feet. The
insoles sometimes become infected.>
>

Talk in the sneakers before every walk is key. The humidity in your sneakers
helps to create blisters. I wear two sets of socks, and that usually keeps
away the blisters.

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