Heel blisters

[Totterdown]

I wore a new pair of shoes which I thought were OK. I realised both my heels were getting sore. I was out shopping and couldn't do anything. When I got home both heels are really red and sore and skin peeled away. What is the best way to treat this? I'm walking about bare footed as even slippers are uncomfortable.

[Jugglering]

I would just bathe your feet in a warm water with a little salt added, dry carefully and put a thin layer of antiseptic cream on the blistered area. Just wear a pair of loose socks if you need to tonight (assuming you are staying indoors) or backless slippers (mules?). If you do have to go out, put a plaster over the blistered area and wear some different shoes (with socks if you can to help protect your heels). When your heels have recovered, you might want to just wear the new shoes indoors or only on short jaunts out, to break them in.

[Totterdown]

Thanks for that Jugglering. I didn't realise how bad it could get just in a few hours. The shoes are perfectly big enough and otherwise comfortable, just a lot of chaffing on the heels. I will take your advice. Thanks.

[tiggerblue10]

Get someone to go and buy you some Compeed Blister plasters. They are specially designed for blisters and blister prevention and shouldn't come off when rubbed like the usual plasters. I discovered them in the foot section of Boots and I always use them to break shoes in. They come in a greeny blue case and you can get small and large ones. Here is a picture:

http://www.feetlife.co.uk/Buy-Online/Compeed-P laster-for-Blister-Medium/343

[Totterdown]

Only just got round to seeing your Answer Tigerblue. I will try Compeed. It seems to have eased a bit since soaking in salt water, but O.M.G. did it sting! I'm not usually a wimp, but I've never had anything quite like the result of these blisters. Thanks both for advice.

[bushbaby_de]

Compeed blister plasters are the best! Its just like having new skin on your heels!

[Bathsheba]

I agree!! Compeed blister plasters are made by Guardian Angels!! xxx