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Oct 14, 2017 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Footwear Products, Health, Sports Tagged: blister, Blister Formation, blisters, causes of blisters, how blisters form, how blisters start

This is the first in a multi-part series on blister formation and prevention. Subsequent posts will focus on various part of the blister process. Too many people do not understand how blisters form, some even think they are a natural part of the running or hiking experience. Blisters are the result of shear trauma to the skin. When running, every step is “repetitive loading” as the foot moves through the foot strike. The whole of the body’s weight is put on the skin and inner tissues, onto the …

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Aug 11, 2017 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footcare, Footwear, Footwear Products, Health, Sports Tagged: ball of the foot blister, blister, engo blister prevention patches, Foot Blister, Marin Cilic, Wimbledon

You may have seen the news articles either in your newspaper, or on Facebook, or on TV. Let me paint you a word picture of some of the headlines and quotes: Blister sparked tears "I got a really bad blister." "My mind was 'blocked with pain' of a blister." Pain and tears Blister caused meltdown Marin Cilic let the tears come midway through the second set after calling for medical attention for a nasty blister on his left foot. The former US Tennis Open champion had tried to play …

Jun 12, 2017 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footcare, Footwear, Footwear Products Tagged: blisters, Foot Care, maceration, Western States, wet feet

In less than two weeks is the running of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. I will be at the 55.7-mile Michigan Bluff aid station, along with Tonya Olson and others on the medical team. Our aim is to make sure you are healthy to continue on towards Placer High School and a good finish. For the past six years, the mountains have been dry and the trails dusty. Feet get caked with dirt. Blisters are caused by the dust and dirt as an irritant inside shoes and socks. 2011 was the last snow …

May 18, 2017 · by John · In: Foot Care, Footwear, Footwear Products, Health, Sports Tagged: barefoot running, bereft shoes, jen reviews, minimalist shoes

Today's post is from a website called Jen Reviews. The piece below is one part of the entire post, which focuses on running in what the author calls “barefoot shoes” or minimalist shoes. It think this is a relevant subject and of importance because many runners, and even walkers, want to learn more about and try these shoes. The article is 15 Health Benefits of Barefoot Running Shoes, According to Science (+8 Tips for Beginners). There is a lot of valuable information in the lengthy article and …

Mar 27, 2017 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Products, Health, Sports Tagged: eNZees Foot Soother, Jill Schuman, lambswool, New Zealand lambswool

Whenever we talk about hot spots on our toes or heel, or other places on our feet, the common suggestions are lubricants and tape. It’s the same thing when we think about blister prevention. That’s what we’ve heard or been taught for years. Today I want to introduce you to another, more natural option – lambswool. eNZees Foot Soother has the best lambswool product for our feet. Their wool comes from sheep in New Zealand. Jill Schuman lives in Durango, Colorado and loves to travel and discover …

Mar 19, 2017 · by John · In: Foot Care, Footwear, Footwear Products, Health Tagged: guide to shoe fit, shoe fit, walsh brothers shoes

Anytime we buy shoes, we must make sure we get the best possible fit. There are more than a few tips on getting a good fit and over the years I have blogged about them and included them in every edition of Fixing Your Feet. It’s one thing to read a list of tips. It’s quite another to see an infographic that shows in pictures and text, the same information. So in this post I am sharing an infographic courtesy of Walsh Brothers Shoes. Spend a few minutes looking at the images and reading the …

Feb 22, 2017 · by John · In: Footwear, Footwear Products, Sports Tagged: Altra, Altra King MT, trail running shoe

Years ago, most running shoes were for the road. Then trail running became popular and shoe companies took up the challenge to make trail shoes. There are now trail shoes made for those wanting a “regular” shoe, a heavily cushioned shoe, a higher top shoe, a minimalist shoe, and more. Then events like the Spartan Race series, Tough Mudder, and a host of similar runs evolved. These races are often on dirt-loving, mud-sucking, and water filled courses. While you can run these in typical trail …

Jan 28, 2017 · by John · In: Footwear, Footwear Products Tagged: OOFOS, OOFOS footwear, OOFOS Sandals

Last August I attended the Outdoor Research Show in Salt Lake City. One of the displays that caught my interest was the OOFOS booth. Wow, was I impressed. OOFOS makes a line of footwear that uses OOfoam Impact Absorption Technology, which absorbs 37% more impact than traditional foam; reduces stress on joints, feet, knees, hips, and backs; enables a more natural motion; and gives excellent arch support. They are made with a patented footbed for natural motion. Body impact is dispersed out to …

Dec 31, 2016 · by John · In: blister care, Books, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Products, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: favorite blog posts, Fixing Your Feet blog

Over the course of a year, a lot has been written and reviewed in this blog. Some of the articles stick out as better than others, and I’m sure you’ll agree that’s true. So to end 2016, I want to pull out what I consider the best Fixing Your Feet blog posts of the year. We’ll start with January and work through the months. grab a cup of coffee or a beer and give them a read. January Making Overlapping Toe Separators – Part 1. This problem is more common than you think. Making Overlapping Toe …

Dec 19, 2016 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footcare, Footwear, Footwear Products, Health, Sports Tagged: Ellsworth, ellsworth socks, Ellsworth V Channel socks, socks moisture control

This past May, I wrote a blog post that talked about several new sock designs that had caught my attention. One of the new designs was from Ellsworth. Don Dahlgren, of Ellsworth & Company, read my post and reached out with an offer to try a pair of his socks. Don says about his V Channel socks, “I designed the V Channel construction specifically to deal with moisture buildup inside of the shoe or boot. For years, all sock companies have tried to deal with moisture by using different fibers …

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