 Poster: A snowHead
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Hypafix tape worked for me.
Only did a short tour yesterday (600m elevation) and used some of that hypafix tape. Normally I would have a bit of rubbing and the heels would be a bit sore but with the tape no soreness whatsoever.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Duct tape before hand works for me, taped around and over the top of my foot
Top tip: don't forget to shave first 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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+ 1 - goes onto the known “hot spots” prior to blistering. Apply with sock position in mind to prevent it being rolled off. If on multi hut, dry feet and powder them leave to air , if necessary remove tape and and reapply.
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>I am a devotee of Leukotape. Snap.
Otherwise known as zinc oxide tape.
And I leave boot foot clip(s) done up normally to stop foot moving/heel lifting, I just loosen off leg clips, strap and fwd lean lock.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Nothing to add on the what, but super critical is the when. Add the protection before the blister comes along. If your on a multi day it can be a total show stopper. If you’ve a problem on an ascent and get a “hot spot” then stop the party and deal with it, (and the moaning) before its too late.
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Compeed etc certainly helps where there's rubbing movement. As others have said the ideal is to reduce the rubbing movement in the first place. This is why I love my Scarpa boots. They have a long plastic strap with a micro adjustment that runs across the front of the foot exactly opposite the heel (i.e. above the foot clips and below the shin clips. I was out on Tuesday and became aware of slight rubbing on my left heel. Tightened the micro adjuster a couple of notches and problem solved. I don't understand why other makes don't adopt it given keeping the heel is place is so key.
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Zinc oxide tape stops blisters but also has a tendency to leave permanent remains on the inside of your sock. ZO tape with Hypafix tape over the top eliminates this I've found this year. Also the Hypafix tape is stickier and less likely to slide/come off
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| Ed_sec wrote: |
| Compeed etc certainly helps where there's rubbing movement. As others have said the ideal is to reduce the rubbing movement in the first place. This is why I love my Scarpa boots. They have a long plastic strap with a micro adjustment that runs across the front of the foot exactly opposite the heel (i.e. above the foot clips and below the shin clips. I was out on Tuesday and became aware of slight rubbing on my left heel. Tightened the micro adjuster a couple of notches and problem solved. I don't understand why other makes don't adopt it given keeping the heel is place is so key. |
It's a feature of 3 piece, tongued/cabrio shell designs - but you can't really do it with more conventional designs.
I have narrow heels so heel hold is a key issue for me which is one of the reasons I think I get on well with cabrio boots
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Hypafix is a cracking first aid burns dressing too. can be removed with the Vaseline no longer required for the blisters!
Them SAS troopers may have made their boots more malleable by urinating into them. Don't encourage that with Scarpa Boots.
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