Non-Stick Coating

Posted by Johannah, Associate Fashion Editor

It's a simple mathematical formula: The more pairs of shoes you buy, the greater your chances that one (or many, many more) of them will end up causing you blister-induced pain. (No, walking around the store three times won't necessarily tell you if that ankle strap is going to chafe, and lord knows looking at a picture on Zappos won't, either.) Until recently, that meant dutifully arming my delicate feet with Band-Aids or moleskin patches on any "problem shoe" day, but now, I have a better (and less visible) solution: the Blister-Block Stick.

It's almost like a slippery deodorant -- rub it into your feet, and shoes slide right over your skin. At $7 a pop, it probably lasts longer than the equivalent amount of bandages, and you never have to worry about sticky strips dangling off your big toe or ankle -- a look that I haven't yet managed to convince anyone is the new wave of grunge-chic. (Not that I've tried. Really.)

Comments

[Lulu]

I am a big fan of this stuff. I have one stick in my purse and one at home.

[Frenchgardenhouse]

wow, this is another great great tip! I usually have little blobs of moleskin here and there, but this seems a much nicer alternative.
:)
Lidy

[kealoha]

I agree with Shannon- Body Glide is awesome. I've used it through training for two marathons, without a single blister. FWIW, you can use it along any other areas where you get seam-chafe (like jog-bra lines) for similar skin protection....

[Nita]

This is new to me, but perhaps similar to a trick that I learned from a dancer-friend -- Oragel. I carry it in my purse, and if my shoes start to rub, I slather some on, and it stops hurting, and I don't get a blister. It also helps to relieve pain if a blister has already formed. It is really amazing!

[Christina]

Does this stuff -really- work? I've seen the Band-Aid Brand variety in stores before but it seems a little too good to be true.

[Shannon]

I want to know how much is used too. It seems to sort of work. I got mine at Walgreens, and i also saw a cheaper, similar product for runners at a sports store.

[Sara]

I hadn't been able to find this product, either, but I now use a different one: BodyGlide. It's marketed towards triathletes, and long-distance cyclists and runners. I get it in our local cycling shop. It's the best stuff ever - no more blisters.

[Maggie]

I love this stuff! I tell everyone about it -a little like a crazy person... but really it works! I have blister-prone feet and this is the only thing that has ever allowed me to wear a new pair of shoes without evil blisters forming. I always have this in my bag now...just in case!

[ambient]

OK, I first saw this product recommended in May and checked every drug, discount, or grocery store I went into for the next 2 months. Nada. It's ridiculous to pay for shipping on such a small item...so where on earth are you guys finding this product in stores??

[Katie S]

I bought one of these a couple of months ago and use a few times a week. I am now able to wear the multiple "pretty-but-they-hurt" pairs of shoes that fill my closet.

[Kate]

How much do you slather on? I'd read about the original (non Bandaid brand) version of this, used by runners, but had never ordered it. I bought the Bandaid one the minute I could find it in stores, but it doesn't seem to do much for me--maybe I need to slick on more of it?

[Liliang]

I bought a stick of this and it is amazing! I keep one in every bag now. Even my husband uses it!