As a pharmacist, I figured out why it is that I understand the importance of examining every aspect of hiking to "unveil" the enjoyment of the expedition.

My old man taught me to always use a liner sock and I have never had blisters during hikes.

@mowsertas

4 күн бұрын

@@user-ur1mr7yx6d this is very wise advice. I have recently started with liners and love it!

Very good information.👏

@mowsertas

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! You actually explained what ‘good foot care’ is and what to do when xyz. Best vid for sure, thanks Mowser! 🙌🏼

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching! 😀

Great content..once again, you covered it all. After 40 years of running & hiking i swear by twin-socks (stitched at the toes) / or just use 2 pair of socks (1 thin + 1 thick). My first run-hike decade was plagued with blisters, so I tried everything & anything.. patches, creams, strapping, loose boots, tight boots.. then no more blisters for the past 30 yrs after the 2 socks treatment. Nothing else is required. I follow it religiously, every time I go for a run or a hike. cheers,

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Yep, the double socks seems to be a great solution for a lot of people! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

@wobblysauce

Ай бұрын

To add some just use shoes that are too tight, most would be better off with a half or full size higher, or change the lacing pattern to offload the pressure spot, to be more around the ankle so the footwear doesn't come off but have mobility. More so with toe box issues.

There is a saying that as you age your height slides down and makes your feet bigger. Of course that's not what's happening but yes, we do lose height and get bigger feet! (and ears) I've had to size up on my footwear recently.

Your best video to date. Information rich, informed with experience, and told through story and personal experience. Much research was required to develop the video. Well done and thanks.

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate it and glad you enjoyed! 😎

I now double sock my feet. I either use a light sock, Armaskin covers (when wearing the Scarpas in winter) or mostly Injinji toe socks. Touch wood blisters have been a thing of the past for some time (probably jinx myself now)..

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

I used to always double sock. Swore by it! Not sure I went to single socks but seems to be working for me now.

Very helpful! Many thanks! 😊

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

unique content!

@mowsertas

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hey Mowser. Great vid. Yes blisters are a showstopper and will stop Superman. I never start a hike with fresh, clean socks. I start with the ones I've been training in....already a bit greasy. I go oversized boots, thick socks and bulk vasaline.

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

All good points. If it works, stick with it! I never take brand new socks. Always make sure they’ve had a bit of wear!

Super video Mowser, excellent detail. Wanted to know if you'd recommend Vaseline or some lubricant and strapping before setting off on track? Also, considering the tough terrain and multiday hikes you do down there, id be keen to know (perhaps in a video) your approach/s to the mental side, especially when it gets tough (conditions, blisters etc). Love the channel, cheers

@mowsertas

13 күн бұрын

I have used Vaseline or lubricant in the past with guided guests who were having lots of trouble. If blisters are a constant problem then you can do this but also need to get to the root cause of what is causing the blister and the shoe fit etc and try and fix that. Funny you mention the approach to mental side. Was only thinking the other day I should do a video on this so stay tuned!

@ozrugbynut1729

12 күн бұрын

@@mowsertas Thanks Mowser. Think I am zeroing in on root cause thanks to your vid and will upgrading the boots and socks as part of that as well. Would you recommend going a half or full size larger (to allow for swelling etc?). I'll look out for that vid on the mental side. Not sure it's particularly well covered for oz from my travels at least. Thanks!

What about zinc oxide tape?

@mowsertas

14 күн бұрын

If you mean the white type of tape (with the shiny backing) made by Leukoplast and other brands then yes I have found this great in the past for use when you first start developing 'hot spots'. Get it on as soon as possible and it will hopefully help reduce that skin shear.

Great vid - learnt a lot! Where does hikers wool play a part in this ? Is it mainly for the toes ?

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I haven’t used hikers wool but my understanding is that is mainly for between toes and soles of feet 🦶

Nice Video! Another tip: There should be no detergent residue in the socks, as this softens the skin.

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Excellent tip!

I swear by Injinji toe sock liners under normal crew socks. Don't know the science, don't care. Not a single blister since switching a few years ago. Big toe lock lacing also has helped stabilize my foot and prevent toe jamb.

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Yes I have some of their running socks. They are great socks and everyone who uses them swears by them!

@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl

3 ай бұрын

​@@mowsertas I don't 😂 No problems with blisters in general. Untill I start wearing Injinji toe socks. From that point on it's blisters everywhere 😅

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

@@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl touché! ☺️

Mowser, does wonderwool work as a blister prevention?

@mowsertas

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I haven’t used wonderwool but my understanding is that is mainly for between toes and soles of feet 🦶But can certainly assist with prevention in those areas.

Altra. I need say no more.

Honestly, I should be sponsored by Compeed. I must have made them so much money. xD What would you suggest doing afterwards? When you have those healed broken blisters where it's just thick dead skin on top of the newly formed skin? how would you get rid of that? being moisturising so far. The intact ones just become part of you, It's just a giant callus thing on the side of my big toe and on top of my index toe. (also lost nail on the index toe...both of them last year, will probably lose it again in a matter of a month given the blackness right now). The thing is, those are prone to blistering again straight away, cause they're so big and thick. The broken blister skin instead is just hanging there like an open crater... like wtf. I love hiking but this is crazy and kinda disheartening at times. I spend that month between hikes just recovering before it happens all over again.

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

I always keep applying compeed to a raw blister until the skin has completely healed. Normally a week or two does it. The dead skin if its just sitting there and not integrating to the new skin growth - could cut that away. For that calloused, thick skin then it's probably a trip to the podiatrist to have it cut away a bit. There are ways to minimised toe nail issues also such as boot tying techniques which we will be going into on another video soon. I see toe nail loss on people often. It definately sounds like you should chat to a podiatrist. Could be worth contacting www.blister-prevention.com/ and seeing what they think also. They are the gurus in all things blisters. You can also try some of the Engo tape on the the shoes. Best of luck with it!

@JuliaHikesToEat

3 ай бұрын

Well, I just got an appointment. We’ll see how that goes. Thanks!

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

@@JuliaHikesToEat hope it helps! Keep on hiking!

Id be interested in preventative application of tape. If there is such a thing. Surely it would do no harm.

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I have used this before. I have found the Leukoplast tape to be good. It's slippery and holds on well. geni.us/14v9Bpc

Top video, Mowser. A very methodical approach I would add that when using tape (as per your "Raw Blister" advice) care needs to be taken when removing the tape to ensure that no skin is torn off. Skin can become very soft when wet from sweat and moisture. The following video shows some useful techniques for tape removal: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pXWCx8-Micrecco.htmlsi=3Q4ICNJhbTCAb4ZG

@mowsertas

3 ай бұрын

Great tip! I should have mentioned that. You definately need to be VERY careful. For things like Primafix/Fixomull a little bit of vegetable oil or olive oil applied to the dressing and left for a few minutes helps to make removal easier. They use a lotion in that vid which also works well!