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Mon 30 Jan, 2012 4:20 pm
I've recently found a blister prevention product which has worked for me. It is made (in the USA ,of course) by Engo, see http://www.goengo.com/
There is not an Australian distributor. The supplier I found which had the cheapest postage is http://www.zombierunner.com/, located you know where. You could ask Engo if they can match that postage rate ($4.33 US) as I had a message that they were looking into that issue.
The blisters appeared after wearing new boots, mistakenly thinking I had worn them in sufficiently. Yes, I wore them at home for a few weeks, then did some day walks; but not a multi-day walk and not with a full load, in hot weather, etc. The boots are basically the same model as the more than a decade old boots I was replacing, so I didn't expect any problems, having never had blisters previously. I have to assume there must be subtle differences in the boot design.
The blisters were on the ball of each foot. I've only done the one walk since applying the pads, so I'll be interested to find out what longevity they have. Interested to know also if anyone else has tried this product.
There is not an Australian distributor. The supplier I found which had the cheapest postage is http://www.zombierunner.com/, located you know where. You could ask Engo if they can match that postage rate ($4.33 US) as I had a message that they were looking into that issue.
The blisters appeared after wearing new boots, mistakenly thinking I had worn them in sufficiently. Yes, I wore them at home for a few weeks, then did some day walks; but not a multi-day walk and not with a full load, in hot weather, etc. The boots are basically the same model as the more than a decade old boots I was replacing, so I didn't expect any problems, having never had blisters previously. I have to assume there must be subtle differences in the boot design.
The blisters were on the ball of each foot. I've only done the one walk since applying the pads, so I'll be interested to find out what longevity they have. Interested to know also if anyone else has tried this product.
Re: Blister prevention
Thu 07 Jun, 2012 9:23 pm
I dont tend to get blisters, so I dont really pay alot of attention blister kits. However, this got my attention:
100% blisterfree! These new boots from Salewa claim that you will not get blisters with these!
marketing B.S or new innovative technology? I'd be keen to hear of anyone's experience with these.
http://www.salewa.us/footwear
100% blisterfree! These new boots from Salewa claim that you will not get blisters with these!
marketing B.S or new innovative technology? I'd be keen to hear of anyone's experience with these.
http://www.salewa.us/footwear
Re: Blister prevention
Mon 11 Jun, 2012 3:38 pm
I used to get bad blisters now I don't.
I not only bought good boots (in my opinion) I went to the podiatrist and had some orthotics made for my feet.
WOW no blisters even after a week of wet boots and the same pair of socks (stunk though).
Why much around with blister kits when you could address the problem of having dicky feet (one leg shorter than the other etc) and poor boots.
Orthotics were expensive but you can purchase some pre-formed one from chemists, shoe shops and podiatrists for around $60 - 80 (orthotics were about $400).
I not only bought good boots (in my opinion) I went to the podiatrist and had some orthotics made for my feet.
WOW no blisters even after a week of wet boots and the same pair of socks (stunk though).
Why much around with blister kits when you could address the problem of having dicky feet (one leg shorter than the other etc) and poor boots.
Orthotics were expensive but you can purchase some pre-formed one from chemists, shoe shops and podiatrists for around $60 - 80 (orthotics were about $400).
Re: Blister prevention
Mon 20 Aug, 2012 9:53 am
Hi peregrinator,
ENGO Blister Prevention Patches are now avaliable in Australia and New Zealand from www.blisterprevention.com.au.
Rebecca
Podiatrist and ENGO Distributor
ENGO Blister Prevention Patches are now avaliable in Australia and New Zealand from www.blisterprevention.com.au.
Rebecca
Podiatrist and ENGO Distributor
Re: Blister prevention
Tue 21 Aug, 2012 1:07 pm
Given that a lot of people here use US reshippers I'm not sure where the incentive comes to buy these from an Australian distributor. As with a lot of things these days it would seem, there is notable price differential here (note that the us site offers free local shipping):
http://blisterprevention.com.au/product ... team-pack/
http://shop.goengo.com/ENGO-Blister-Pre ... /e-tms.htm
http://blisterprevention.com.au/product ... team-pack/
http://shop.goengo.com/ENGO-Blister-Pre ... /e-tms.htm
Re: Blister prevention
Tue 21 Aug, 2012 6:55 pm
I love Hikers Wool. I'm prone to blisters and after being off my feet for months after foot surgery early this year (meaning my foot changed shape slightly & I lost all my protective calluses) I hiked in the rockies in Canada and USA only weeks after getting out of the moonboot & into hiking boots and NO blisters.
www.hikerswool.co.nz
Hikers Wool
www.hikerswool.co.nz
Hikers Wool
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