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rockyrobin, I had a similar problem when I used club boots, when after an hour or so my shins became very painful. However, since I brought a pair of ski boots and a pair of Thorlo ski socks with padding on the shin I haven't had the problem. My ski boots are tecnica ALU comp hotform, that give a very snug fit so my leg doesn't move around within the boot, which was the cause of my problem.
Also be careful when bursting blisters as it is very easy to get an infection, especially after a long days skiing or other exercise when the socks get sweaty causing all sort of nasty's building up around the open wound. It might be a good idea to have a little break from skiing until they heal as infections even from minor abrassions can be dangerous. For example, Bret Lee spent a few days in hospital being pumped full of antibiotics last week after a knee graze became infected.
I hope the blisters get better soon.
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davidb, Thanks for the advice 
Fingers crossed i'll not have this problem again.
Luckily my blisters have healed already so will be back in business on Monday.
I have a number of pairs of socks like yours but my bootfitter told me that I would have to wear thin ones for the foamed liners. I'll ask them about this when I go back to have my liners redone.
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rockyrobin, did the blister skin fall off or did it stick back down?
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slikedges, I'm not sure what happened to it. It looks like it could have stuck down, but where the bubbles of skin were there's now two very smooth scabs. I'm assuming the new skin will be under there when the scabs drop off.
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rockyrobin, assume, or hope? 
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rockyrobin, that's exactly what should have happened. When you drain it the blister sticks down and behaves like a skin graft and may 'take', or it simply acts as a dressing for the otherwise exposed underlying tissue then dries and scabs. Either way, you get quicker resolution than not draining it. The risk is infection as if pus forms under the blistered skin and then doesn't drain properly, the overlying blister skin then doesn't stick down and just traps the pus. If that happens, make a bigger hole to ensure drainage and get the remaining skin to stick down. If that doesn't work then take the skin off and accept defeat! Oh, and see the doc, of course!
Anyway, pleased it worked for you! 
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slikedges, Cheers for the extra info and advice, appreciated. I don't think I will be having blister problems again after all the friendly help and advice you guys have offered me.
Cheers guys
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Has anyone tried these or is there another recommendation available in the UK. My shins were killing me last year on the last two days of six, almost stopped me totally and definitely dropped me down a couple of notches. I don't want to spring for my own boots this season so I really would appreciate any advice on shin protection.
I know I can google lots of answers but I would be happier trusting the opinion of someone on here who has tried some of the products.
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