Anti-blister socks?

Ali195 · 1 Jul 2012 at 09:08

So i'm back in Wales next week but i keep getting bad blisters. I friend told me about some Anti-blister socks?

Soo many on the internet ranging from a few quid to 20+ for one pair. Anyone suggests a brand or type for hiking?

PermaChanged · 1 Jul 2012 at 09:16

1000 mile socks are decent.

http://www.1000mile.co.uk/1000milesocks.htm

Ali195 · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:47

Sweet, i remember seeing this brand online, will check them out & purchase.

MisChief · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:53

I have some 1000 mile socks and they're pretty good. However, I also bought some sports socks from M&S and I actually find them better, more cushioned and softer - might be worth checking out M&S if you want to try out a cheaper version.

Bennie-Mac · 1 Jul 2012 at 13:20

For hiking the best thing (in my opinion of course) is to get a pair of decent medium thickness hiking socks e.g. Bridgedale, and use a thin sock liner underneath. It means the socks are rubbing against each other rather than directly on your foot. I don't think ive had a single blister this way.

Liner socks - http://www.tiso.com/shop/bridgedale/coolmax_pk_of_2/

Hiking sock - http://www.tiso.com/shop/teko/midweight-hiking-evolution-sock-mens-aw10/

Begbie · 2 Jul 2012 at 00:02

Bennie-Mac said:
For hiking the best thing (in my opinion of course) is to get a pair of decent medium thickness hiking socks e.g. Bridgedale, and use a thin sock liner underneath. It means the socks are rubbing against each other rather than directly on your foot. I don't think ive had a single blister this way.

Liner socks - http://www.tiso.com/shop/bridgedale/coolmax_pk_of_2/

Hiking sock - http://www.tiso.com/shop/teko/midweight-hiking-evolution-sock-mens-aw10/

What this man says.

Also decent tape on your feet and keeping them as dry as possible, talc them and keep them clean you'll be fine.

a1ex2001 · 2 Jul 2012 at 15:33

Bennie-Mac said:
For hiking the best thing (in my opinion of course) is to get a pair of decent medium thickness hiking socks e.g. Bridgedale, and use a thin sock liner underneath. It means the socks are rubbing against each other rather than directly on your foot. I don't think ive had a single blister this way.

Begbie said:
What this man says.

Also decent tape on your feet and keeping them as dry as possible, talc them and keep them clean you'll be fine.

All the above, don't get sucked in by brands and hype, two pairs of socks is an essential. If your prone to blisters which you obviously are Zinc Oxide tape over the areas where you suffer before you set off is a great idea, don't wait until you think you have a blister.

Extra advice make sure your footware really fits and is nicely broken in and also don't neglect breaking your feet in before hand so many people go from our moder sedentary lifestyle and soft trainers to walking 15 miles in hard leather boots with no build up and wonder why they get blisters!