sore feet and blisters

[JenniferinFL]

Buy your shoes at least a month before. Break them in for a couple week. A couple weeks before your trip, go take an 8 mile walk. How did your feet fare? Make adjustments from there.

Properly fitted shoes do not move on your feet and you don't have friction if they don't move. Much harder to get blisters without the friction.

I've spent most of my life buying the clearance shoe, the on sale shoe, the shoe that was the right color and so on. My current shoe is a pair of Asics intended for triathlons with a $180 price tag. (okay, I did find them on sale, but, price wasn't the primary deciding factor)

Getting a pair of shoes that fits is not as simple as finding one that goes on without being too large. Pair the shoe with the correct sock and you're golden.

Of course, I'm one of those people who have never gotten a pedicure and have enough callus to protect my feet quite a bit anyways. My trouble spots are just the back of my heel and the outer edge of my soles. Both of those locations are easy enough to avoid with the right shoe, so I may be a bit spoiled.. lol

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

I was quoting too many of the above posts so I deleting all of them.

Agree about socks!!! I have both smart wool and duo dri.
But the most important one is swapping out sneakers and soak soak soak!!! In Fall 2013 I not only had blisters even with moleskin because my feet got sweaty and the adhesive shifted. And on top of all the blister issues, the ankle swelling and red rash up my legs developed.
I've had two trips since then and taking the mid day breaks at the resort pool I was sooo much better in all ways.
Never thought of the epsom salt soaks. Hmmmm Do you buy that at the resort or pack it?

I will need to try the body glide.
Treating my vacation like a vacation and not a race definitely makes a difference. Breaks when I can is also a good thing.

I wanted to comment on TEVA....unfortunately my feet have not responded well to the 3 pairs/styles I've tried. pout
I do best with my memory foam scketchers. Which on that note I need to get a second pair before my next vacation.

If you want to see somewhat if your foot solutions work, try going for a long walk on a paved track. I found doing laps on a track for Relay for life I can feel the hot spots so that has been my testing now.

Oh and I had a pedicure while at Disney. FYI they have specific leg massages for swollen feet and legs too. I found that out during my pedicure but again had the right shoes so I had no problems.

Feel like I rambled.
Good luck.

 

[MKMomma]

I learned not to get a pedicure before a trip! My feet were so soft they killed me!

Oh and peppermint lotion rubbed on my feet at night before bed.

Great tips!

 

[Mrs. Ciz]

I was quoting too many of the above posts so I deleting all of them.

Agree about socks!!! I have both smart wool and duo dri.
But the most important one is swapping out sneakers and soak soak soak!!! In Fall 2013 I not only had blisters even with moleskin because my feet got sweaty and the adhesive shifted. And on top of all the blister issues, the ankle swelling and red rash up my legs developed.
I've had two trips since then and taking the mid day breaks at the resort pool I was sooo much better in all ways.
Never thought of the epsom salt soaks. Hmmmm Do you buy that at the resort or pack it?

I will need to try the body glide.
Treating my vacation like a vacation and not a race definitely makes a difference. Breaks when I can is also a good thing.

I wanted to comment on TEVA....unfortunately my feet have not responded well to the 3 pairs/styles I've tried. pout
I do best with my memory foam scketchers. Which on that note I need to get a second pair before my next vacation.

If you want to see somewhat if your foot solutions work, try going for a long walk on a paved track. I found doing laps on a track for Relay for life I can feel the hot spots so that has been my testing now.

Oh and I had a pedicure while at Disney. FYI they have specific leg massages for swollen feet and legs too. I found that out during my pedicure but again had the right shoes so I had no problems.

Feel like I rambled.
Good luck.

That red rash that starts at the ankles and moves up is "theme park rash" or golfers vasculitis. I get it too!

 

[agavegirl1]

Hello OP. Before my October trip, I started this thread and got lots of great ideas.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/putting-together-a-foot-care-bag-for-wdw.3315394/

My bag included: Body Glide, Moleskin (I pre-cut the adhesive variety), Band-Aid Blister prevention bandages, epsom salts, peppermint foot cream, Gold Bond Powder spray and my usual assortment of regular bandaids, nail clippers, emery board etc. It all fit in a "shaving kit" size bag and came in very handy. For in the park, I carried a purse size first aid kit that included a day supply of moleskin and blister bandaids. We were in Orlando 16 days and I got no blisters. Sore feet? Yes. That's what the Epsom Salts are for. Also, some daily pool time really helped relieve painful feet and ankles. Have a lovely trip!

 

[ForeverAlice]

I wear the teva mush II in the parks and use body glide and have had no blisters ever!!! Going to try my new havinanas tomorrow and hope to continue the good luck lol!!!

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

That red rash that starts at the ankles and moves up is "theme park rash" or golfers vasculitis. I get it too!

yup I was in a panic when I got it so I looked it up on line and found that. I was able to help another lady that didn't know what it was.
BUT the last two trips I didn't get it. I am not sure but think it might be because I took the afternoon breaks and soaked my feet in the pool. However my husband got it the last trip. LOL

I found relief when I did get it (because I didn't think to go into the pool) with ice bags and cold towels and my feet up. Also I had some itch so I used hydrocortisone cream. I hope the pool soaks continue to work for me instead.

 

[NavyDad]

I have tried everything and the best thing for me has been to wear 2 pairs of socks. I wear a pair of Nike moisture wicking underneath a second pair of just standard Hanes socks. Works like a charm!

 

[DisneyCAL]

I'm worried about this for our upcoming trip. Last time, I had really terrible blisters. I had Keen and Crocs sandals, bad idea. Not sure what I'll pick up for this trip. I'm especially worried about my kids. They were in a stroller last time. I've checked out Teva might get those for sandals along with some Sketchers tennies for the girls.

Try the Sketchers go walks. They also make them for kids. Depending on how much room you have in your touring bag, try bringing little pool sandals to change into for the wet rides. Keens and crocs can be comfortable but they are made to be roomy which allows the foot to move around creating blisters. Sketcher go walks fit like a glove.