Lawchick- what's that body glide stuff and where can I buy it?
ALL shoes give me blisters at first and some I break in somewhat, but they give me blisters if I wear them more than a few hours. No matter how comfy shoes feel like they will be, I always just plan on blisters. But I am so sick of moleskin and scrungy bandaids!!!
I've had a few pairs, though that actually hurt my feet. If I can't fix the problem with inserts, I get rid of them. I had a pair of stiletto boots once that felt like a spike was being driven through my heel everytime I took a step. No shoes are worth that kind of pain IMO!!!
I bought the Bodyglide at REI after hearing rave reviews about it. I think any sporting goods store would have it. As mentioned by Lavender, Bandaid now also makes a version called Blisterblock. I haven't tried it. I think it's just solid vegetable oil. Body glide is made with aloe vera and triglycerides (for the slippery effect). I heard you can buy it on drugstore.com. I never found it at any local stores but your local Target or drugstore might carry it.
I can see why you would thing that after I thought about it. Bodyglide is for atheletes. It is supposed to be to help with chafing. Like if you are a runner and your inner arm is rubbing your torso or your thighs rub etc. I guess guys use it for their nips to prevent the rubbing against their shirt. Weird I know. I feel pervy typing that!!! I'm SO not an athlete but after I heard how great it works for athletic types, I thought of trying it on my feet to help with breaking in shoes and it totally works!
