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- Francés, Norte, Salvador, Primitivo, Portuguese
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I have perused that website. I have also used the paper tape, but it ends up not staying in place well. Maybe I need more practice with it.No, I haven't, @trecile--because I swear by a much cheaper alternative: plain old paper first aid tape. And occasionally lambswool around the toes. No blisters. Nada. Before that was another story. The right shoes are essential too.
For more than you imagined ever learning about blister prevention, there's a podiatrist in Australia who has a great blister prevention blog, I think her name's Rebecca Rushton. Google will find her fine website. I learned a ton there and it saved my feet.
I used "Leukotape", available from Amazon. It's thin, easily cut, and will stay put for days, even in the shower. I slapped it on in strips on the ball of my feet, the bottoms and sides of my heels, and was even able to cut it into small strips to wrap around individual toes. It also works well as a "second layer" over a band-aid to keep it in place. It doesn't get all "gummy" like adhesive tape either.A friend told me about this today. She swears by it for long hikes. Looks like it should work well.
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Which ever tape you use, apply it the night before so that it has time to adhere properly to your skin. Made a huge difference for me.but it ends up not staying in place well