Is foot glide the same as body glide?

[yellownovawife]

After reading on these boards about the wonders of body glide for chafing when on vacation I knew my DH NEEDED it for our trip. I never saw it in Canada, had no luck when I tried to find it in Buffalo a few weeks ago - then, last neight I found foot glide. It seems like the same product. It says it is to prevent blisters, chafing etc... but it it "foot" glide. I think DH can go ahead and use this on his thighs for chafing. Does anyone know if there is much difference between body glide and foot glide?

 

[blondeeinmichigan]

I've never even heard of this stuff. We are heading to Disney next Thursday and I'm gonna have to look for this stuff at the store!!

DH decided to just buy some shoes this week to go when I told him to do it about 4 months ago so he could break them in!! He's gonna want this!

I'll look for it at the store today and if I find it I'll let you know if they are the same thing!!

 

[Randy K]

Unfortunately it doesn't work for everyone. I always get blisters for week long walking trips on the 2nd day. So last July after reading about Body Glide I thought my problem was solved and used it everyday. Well I didn't get blisters on the 2nd day but I did get them on the 3rd. Which was not much of an improvement for a 9 day trip.

 

[mmcguire]

Don't know if foot glide and body glide are the same thing, but I've had very good result with Lady Mitchum clear underarm deodorant for the purposes that body glide and foot glide are used. I use the sensitive formula that contains no color or fragrance. It prevents sweating and chafing, and since it's a clear-drying gel, it doesn't get on your clothes or socks. Of course YMMV, but deodorant is certainly cheaper and easier to obtain, and might be worth a try.

For preventing blisters, moleskin is excellent. It's most effective if applied as soon as the skin starts to feel a little irritated. You don't want to wait until a blister forms -- it's very sticky, and would be really painful to remove. It's best to proactively apply moleskin to areas prone to blister in the morning, or carry some with you into the parks so you can take care of it ASAP.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

I just checked the Body Glide website and the products detailed did not include a Foot Glide, so I am guessing it is not the same company. By teh way, Body Glide is usually available at sporting goods stores like Dicks. That is where I purchased mine for about $8. I also saw it in a local store called The Running Spot.

 

[MAGGIED]

I just bought mine 2 days ago at Dicks - had to ask where to find it... works great. I think it was $7.95 plus tax. I have never tried it on my feet but works well on arms and legs.... stops them from sticking to your body

 

[KellyJ]

I saw Body Glide behind the counter at a New Balance shoe store. Just another place to try if you're searching.

Kelly

 

[drag n' fly]

After reading on these boards about the wonders of body glide for chafing when on vacation I knew my DH NEEDED it for our trip. I never saw it in Canada, had no luck when I tried to find it in Buffalo a few weeks ago - then, last neight I found foot glide. It seems like the same product. It says it is to prevent blisters, chafing etc... but it it "foot" glide. I think DH can go ahead and use this on his thighs for chafing. Does anyone know if there is much difference between body glide and foot glide?

Sport Mart, Sport Chek and the Running Room all carry Body Glide here in Canada. Sound like the same thing though!hth

 

[yellownovawife]

Sport Mart, Sport Chek and the Running Room all carry Body Glide here in Canada. Sound like the same thing though!hth

Really? Here I was searching over the border!!! I was in Dick's Sporting Goods just before Christmas and after following an associate all over the store for over 20 minutes, the final verdict was - "we must be sold out."

Anyways - I think I will be okay with the foot glide product.

Thanks everyone

 

[WaltD4Me]

I used Body Glide on one trip and loved it! I didn't get any blisters and my feet didn't get all sweaty!

On my next trip, I forgot the Body Glide...I read somewhere that deodarant would also work, so I tried my good ole' Secret stick and lo and behold, it worked just as well (no blisters or sweaty feet) and it's alot cheaper than Body Glide.