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2012-03-18 1:23 PM

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Subject: Zoot Ultra blisters on first run?

anyone else have this problem on first run.  I stopped about 3.5 miles in...

 

Might be an adjustment period for the backs of my heels, that was the only place that got blisters.

 

Thoughts???



2012-03-18 1:42 PM
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What year are the shoes? The older models had a really high back which was irritating to some runners. For some reason, I never had a problem (but my wife does). The newer model has a much lower back.
2012-03-18 3:24 PM
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they are red.

 

I am planning on using them again this week with some body glide...others have said that helps a lot.

2012-03-18 4:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Zoot Ultra blisters on first run?

Yep, it's pretty common and I think almost everybody gets them on the back of the heel on the first run.

I used liquid skin bandages on my blisters and then body glide to keep the friction down after I got mine.  After a couple weeks of running the skin toughened up and I haven't used anything since and I've been running with them for a year.  I've gone up to half marathon distance without any issues at all.

They're great shoes and you'll love them.

2012-03-18 4:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Zoot Ultra blisters on first run?
mdiet22 - 2012-03-18 2:24 PM

they are red.

 

I am planning on using them again this week with some body glide...others have said that helps a lot.



Those are the TT 4.0's, so yes, they have a high heal tab with can chaff. Body glide or socks to that cover up to the ankle worked for me.
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