dirtyfacedan
Well-known member
It seems that almost every time I settle into a new pair of boots, the blister demon pays me a visit with his instruments of pain and discomfort. Today I went out and got some good waterproofing compound for my new (slightly used) boots. The compound has a two fold use, as it also softens the boots, and makes it more pliable as it settles into the leather. Hopefully this will quicken the break in period, so my feet can get back into hauling my ass around wherever i tell them too.
Once blisters are on ones feet though, proper care can mean keeping on our travels, or being laid up for several days as we tend the tender spots. I fucking hate blisters, so a quick heal means a lot to me. Keeping the blister intact, and trying to not pop it is best, but they usually do. Keeping the area clean, and dry...with a bit of polysporin cuts healing time drastically. I keep some mole skin sheets in my kit, and cut little donuts to put around the affected spot. Keeping boots clean (sand, dirt) and dry (wet feet are more fragile) helps keep a healthy home for my feet as i torture them. Having tough feet....walking barefoot a lot helps too. Socks are the cleanest thing I wear, and for me are mostly wool. Just a personal choice that I find works...cotton just screws things up...bad.
Anyways, that's what I tend to do. What you folks do to treat blisters, and avoid them?
Once blisters are on ones feet though, proper care can mean keeping on our travels, or being laid up for several days as we tend the tender spots. I fucking hate blisters, so a quick heal means a lot to me. Keeping the blister intact, and trying to not pop it is best, but they usually do. Keeping the area clean, and dry...with a bit of polysporin cuts healing time drastically. I keep some mole skin sheets in my kit, and cut little donuts to put around the affected spot. Keeping boots clean (sand, dirt) and dry (wet feet are more fragile) helps keep a healthy home for my feet as i torture them. Having tough feet....walking barefoot a lot helps too. Socks are the cleanest thing I wear, and for me are mostly wool. Just a personal choice that I find works...cotton just screws things up...bad.
Anyways, that's what I tend to do. What you folks do to treat blisters, and avoid them?