hey guys thanks for the replies i got some good socks -twin ply type like was mentioned and they have helped 90% -its just now and then i'll get a bad blister on a run and i dont want it to happen in a race so was wondering if there was any other tricks of the trade?

Surgical spirit can be used for hardening the skin. Not sure if it would work well enough to solve your probs, though.

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Might give that a go then -got blisters on the end of my toes yesterday -never had that one before!

That sounds like it may either be due to wrong-sized shoes, or that your toenails are too short. Or maybe a bit of both?

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I suffer from blisters too and perchased some 1000 miles socks. Whilst these do help a great deal if you do alot of cross country running as i do i tend to find after going through some big puddles the two layers tend to stick together and the effectiveness are lost. I find double pair of socks have the same effect and a lot cheaper.

Follow the golden rules good shoe, good socks and don't over do it.

Im pretty happy with my shoes they've done me well -think maybe i didnt do me shoelaces up properly the other day : ) only planned on doing a couple of k to warm up for weights but once on the treadmill thought i might as well do the 10 see what it felt like. I think ive just got rubbishly thin skin on my feet!

Hello

Only been running for 6 months but not had a problem with blisters or sore feet at all.

Purchased a few pairs of X-Socks before I started running so hoping they have helped. I don't run vast distances but after the 6 months the first pair are still holding out well.

Cheers

Gary