solar_kid Posted June 16, 2004 Posted June 16, 2004 When I first started, I had real trouble with my the bottom of my toes! I'd have a big blister on my big toe one day. After another day of training, the skin covering the blister would tear off during training, leaving the bottoms of my toes with just a little exposed (and very sensitive) skin. I've started to develop some good calluses to protect my toes, but one of my toes is back down to almost no skin again. Is there some tape that can be used on the big toe to protect it that will actually stay on through a training session? Are there other remedies that have worked for you? ----Hmm. Hello. This is the floor. How did I get here?
markusan Posted June 16, 2004 Posted June 16, 2004 we have a product here in Australia called elastoplast. It is a fabric tape with a very adhesive backing. Be careful because some people with sensitive skin are alergic to the adhesive. The only problem you'll have is getting it off., it's tough. rubbing your feet with methylated spirits helps dry them out and toughens the skin. The best way though is to spend as much time barefoot as possible obviously wher it is safe to do so. Beachcombing is great for toughening the feet and you can practice your breathing as you walk.
Davantalus Posted June 16, 2004 Posted June 16, 2004 Try taking off your shoes at least an hour before practice. It lets your feet dry out, this way they're less likely to stick and blister. Or just wear sandals all the time.
solar_kid Posted June 18, 2004 Author Posted June 18, 2004 Thanks guys. I made a point to take my shoes off a little earlier, and that does indeed help. ----Hmm. Hello. This is the floor. How did I get here?
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