Gel Heel Protectors, Clear

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Blisters are most commonly caused by friction, but they can also be caused by heat from burns or sunburn, and when the skin warms up after getting frost bite. Having used talcum powder (whenever I can be bothered to find the bottle) I can confirm it definitely helps. If you like to sprinkle talcum powder over your feet they’ll come off in about 30 seconds so bear that in mind, and they tend to crinkle when applied to the heel, but they’re fantastic for the metatarsal area (the bit behind your toes). I’ve used it in the past and I 100% confirm it actually works as I never suffered with a blister whenever I applied it, and if it wasn’t for the fact that my current boots only give me a wee bit of chafing on the heel which I remedy with Compeed patches, I’d still use these sticks every time I go for a walk (I can’t give it a better recommendation than that). Spend the money and get the best pair you can afford and ensure the ball of the foot fits comfortably inside the widest part.

Infected blisters are very painful and can become very dangerous if left untreated as the infection can easily spread to other parts of the body. This page may contain affiliate links (including Get Your Guide) where Out About Scotland receives a commission for any items you purchase. Personally, I would go with NHS advice above any other source of information on the internet, so if you’re not sure what to do, please bookmark the page in the link above.In fact, they’re so effective I suspect shoe manufacturers will eventually start including something similar in the soles of all their shoes. There is something uniquely thrilling about a boring-seeming, unsexily packaged product that turns out to be a true beauty miracle worker.

Shock absorption ✔ A silicone heel protector provides compression protection for your plantar fasciitis, absorbs shock, and supports the heel for heel pain. Some people swear by wiping vaseline on their feet instead which would certainly work out cheaper, but then you’d have greasy feet and socks all day, whereas Compeed anti-blister sticks are non-greasy and pretty much invisible.

Heel pain relief ✔ Help relieve severe heel pain and discomfort from your sore hurting heels, heel spur treatment, bone spurs, aching feet, aches, stress fractures, bruised, and sprained feet. There are four of them in the box and they stick on wherever you tend to develop blisters, whether it’s the tarsal or metatarsal area.