Blisters from ice skating.... :-(

[pinksmartie]

hi.

Everytime i go iceskating i get blisters, which is a shame because i really love ice skating. I've got really wierd, sensitive feet, and last time i went i got a blister on each foot literally the size of about three 2 pence pieces. I couldn't walk for 2 weeks :( I always get them on the inside of my my feel on the arch, and was wondering if anyone knew how i could prevent this?

I have tried different size ice skating boots, loads of pairs of socks, one pair of socks, loads of plasters and lots of socks etc. and i get blisters everytime i go.

I went today but was only there for abt 3 hours and my feet are really sore and tender. I wore plasters, some bandage/lint type stuff, a pair of normal socks and army socks, and i didn't get any blisters but i was only therefor about 3 hours, and i'm afraid that if i stayed longer that i would have got some blisters again. I'm going again tomorrow, and was wondering if anyone had any tips to help stop the blisters? I'll be there longer than today, so i think that what i wore today won't stop them coming again. I can't afford to not be able to walk because i've got my sats in abt 2 weeks. Help! lol

thanks xxxx

[pinksmartie]

lmao. er thanks, but i think i'll miss that one.

[alfiebrady]

Not 'pmsl'?

[pinksmartie]

nah, i don't usually say that. It's more my mom that does lol. :)

[bug123]

Are they your own boots or hire ones? I used to go ice skating a lot and I can say from experience that skates aren't the most comfortable things to wear!

[pinksmartie]

they're hired. They're like 75 pounds at the cheapest to buy.

[bug123]

Oooops sorry - just reread your question. I'm assuming that you hire skates if you have tried different sizes? If thats the case, it could be the hire boots themselves - they aren't exactly top quality!! If you go skating a lot (and it sounds as if you do!), it might be worth investing in a pair of your own boots. You don't need to spend a huge amount, but you will definately be getting a better pair. Once you have got your own pair, I would wear them around the house for short periods and try and stretch them and break them in. I never suffered like you - always got a few blisters and sore spots but I could walk afterwards! so maybe you have super sensitive feet. I skated from a very young age so my feet kind of moulded into the boots - hence my very unattractive feet all these years later! Good luck with the skating!! :o) PS Your rink should have a shop where you can buy boots from. Go and speak to them and try before you buy!

[bug123]

It's been a while since I last bought a pair of skates! I suppose it depends how serious you are about it and whether its going to be a long term hobby/sport.

[pinksmartie]

thanks. I really need some kind of gel socks or boots with a gel lining in. Hey, maybe i've jst come up with a new invention lol

[dancealot13]

Do what dancers do hunny. Im refering to Professional Ballet dancers.This will work like a charm. So, use Lambs Wool. You can get it at any dance store OR a drug store. Also medical tape.1st- Tape what ever areas usually blister, then wrap those areas with the lambs wool and put your socks on. You'll be all set, I PROMISE!!

[pinksmartie]

thank you so much! im gna ave to try that :)

[malaise]

Hey. I used to figure skate when I was younger. Best thing to do is: big socks, tightly laced skates (might help if you bought one of the lacing pulls), and wear a blister plaster as a preventative measure! If your feet are rubbing though, it usually indicates that the skates are too loose (which might just be because they're hire ones and badly fitting anyway).

Good luck and have fun! xx

[pinksmartie]

thanks

[Belle Fast]

I have not had this exact problem, so I am not sure, but maybe you have fallen arches? You can tell if this is the case by looking at your wet foot-prints and looking at the shape to see if the arches touch the floor (they shouldn't). If you do, you at least need insoles with arch support, which you can get from ski or hiking shops (and maybe other places, I don't know). They can fit these for you and you could put them into different hired boots. The insoles are rigid, and they heat them up before moulding them to your foot. They cost about �15-20. Some folk have only slightly weak arches, which insoles can help too.

[pinksmartie]

i've just tried that belle fast, and it doesnt look like i've got them weak arch things. ta anyway.