need help with running blisters

Same problem here.  I wrap this gauze around the middle of my foot, (two times around, 1/4 overlap), to give my instep some extra protection.  Can pick it up at any drugstore/walmart, $3-4 per roll.  Works pretty well.  Careful not to make it bulky or too tight. Takes a little bit of trial and error.  Good luck!!

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I get blisters too, no fun.  Are you using the bungee type laces, or actual tie laces?  I found the bungee type allowed my foot to move around too much inside the shoe, contributing to the problem.  So I went back to regular laces.

I don't know that the problem is solved (won't know until this summer - really only happens when it's hot and I'm sweating a lot) but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I had that problem also.  I took my shoes to the running store and they first pointed out the obvious, I was wearing cotton socks.  Stay away from those, especially for long runs.

The second thing they did was remove the standard insoles from my shoes and put some with a little more padding which resulted in a little tighter fit.

The third thing they did was lace all the way up to the top holes which gave a more secure fit thus resulting in less movement of the foot in the shoe.

So a combo of all 3 solved it.  Has NO blisters last week after my first Mary.

I get those when I run without socks or with looser cotton socks.  I haven't ever gotten them when I run in my compression socks.  I did find some bandages that are the bomb for getting me back on the road when I do blister. They are expensive, but they stay on for days, and really soothe the pain. Johnson and Johnson multi day adhesive pads.  Link to product below:

http://www.drugstore.com/search/search_results.asp?N=0&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&Ntk=All&srchtree=5&Ntt=johnson+johnson+pads&aid=336064&aparam=johnson%20johnson%20pads&scinit1=johnson%20johnson%20pads

1) Buy special running socks..such as the Nike ones...that wick away any moisture. 

2) Buy a tub of vaseline and literally coat your entire foot in it. 

Great suggestions, thanks!

My middle laces are snug but not tight, and I use regular laces again. I used to use speed laces but never got around to putting them in my newest pair of shoes.

I will try all the suggestions (not all at once) and see how it goes. Thanks again!

When you say you've tried different shoes... what do you mean? Different styles? Brands? Have you had your gait and feet looked at by a podiatrist?

Aside from that...I like body glide, or New Skin and Superglue for the hot spots.

I have tried different styles and brands of shoes, but have not had my feet examined by a podiatrist. Would they give me insoles or orthotics or just recommend a specific shoe?

Could be one or the other. could be both. They could watch you walk and run in yoru shoes, and pinpoint what is going on to cause them--whether it's something in or on your shoe, whether it's a quirk of your biomechanics, whether it's some muscle weakness putting you in a bad position, or some combo.

He might suggest some strengthening, but could also say, you may want to look at the asics X or the Brooks Y, as they both would fit you in a way that works for your foot type. Etc.