What socks to wear to prevent blisters

[Krischaser]

Last time I went to Disney I got bad blisters. Trying to prevent that this time. I bought mole skin. Now looking for socks to help. Some say toe socks so toes do not rub and others say Bombas are great too. I have hokas and on cloud shoes along with flip flops that are cushioned. I do not want any blisters this time. Any tips?

 

[CarolynFH]

I had the same problem years ago because my feet sweat a lot, so I invested in wicking socks made especially for walking (padded in different places). I bought low-cut walking socks from Thorlo and as well as several pairs of Smartwool crew socks. I also began bringing 2-3 pairs of shoes so that I could wear a different pair each day, and they had time to dry out between wearings. I haven’t had blisters since then.

 

[fla4fun]

I put cloth adhesive tape on my feet anywhere I am prone to blisters, the type that has the smooth almost shiny surface. The sock moves against the tape instead of my skin and I don’t get blisters anymore. I get really bad ones on the balls of my feet if I don’t tape them up. I never found a specific type of sock that made any difference in my case. Changing shoes doesn’t really help me either as it’s the way I walk that causes the problem. Good luck in your quest for happy feet!

 

[focusondisney]

We use Body Glide on our feet every morning which helps us more than anything else. They have a foot glide product, but we didn’t find it as effective. We’ve used the large size, but there’s a smaller .8 oz that may be a little easier to use on feet. We’ve found it at Dicks, Amazon & the Fit2Run store at Disney Springs.

 

[Toolulu22]

I use the Body Glide (and there other versions) not just for Disney, but anytime I wear new shoes. Bomba’s are my favorite socks in general- and I just wore them all day at Epcot. I didn’t even use Body Glide, but had it with me. I can’t remember the last time I had a blister.

 

[DCL58]

I love Wrightsocks. Haven’t had any blisters since I started wearing them. And I walk miles every day - even when not at Disney.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

They make Bunga pads for ice skating that might help. They’re gel on the inside. You can move the sleeve. Amazon.



On our past several trips my feet were ok with just my no name everyday socks and Skechers stretchy walking shoes when chilly (which I’ve also worn for work), and otherwise, when warm, my regular flip flops.




We did all get bad blisters one year when we I bought Crocs sandals for everyone, so i can relate to how awful that is. I always keep moleskin in my wallet, too, just in case (helpful to have small scissors, too).

 

[Pea-n-Me]

On our recent trip I noticed someone walking around World Showcase in high heeled/spiked boots!