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Started by turkey buster, March 24, 2016, 09:25:44 PM
Quote from: Hookinembig on March 24, 2016, 09:46:59 PMEasiest and cheapest way to avoid blisters when breaking in any boot is athletic tape. I will just put a couple of pieces across any area on the back of my heel or achilles tendon and it will keep you from getting blisters until the boots are broken in. Just put the tape directly on your skin then put your sock over top. No need for extra socks. Works like a charm for me. I have used mole skin in the past but the tape works just as well.
Quote from: boatpaddle on March 24, 2016, 11:17:11 PM Cut the center out of your moleskin so it's a bit bigger then your blisters...If need be, you can add a second layer with the center cut out... The boot won't rub your sore blisters, because of the moleskin....The center of the moleskin being cut out, keeps the blister from having any type pressure on it.... NEVER use petroleum products on blisters......It irritates the skin even more, plus it could cause a terrible infection.... If there is seam with stitching the heal of the boot......Cover it with a piece of duct tape.... To break in a pair of boots to form fit your foot......Fill each boot about 3/4 full of warm water. Wear a pair of sock's like you normally would wear...Walk with the boots for about an hour or so.... This will soften the leather enough to form fit your feet....Pour the water out, stuff the boots full of newspaper and let dry for a couple of days....Sounds crazy, but it works... I did this to every pair of jungle or jump boots, while I was in the Army....