PODIATRIST DISCUSSES HOW TO AVOID BLISTERS WHILE WEARING SANDALS

Flip-flops and other thong-type sandals are easy to throw on, but they’re not the best choice for walking long distances in the summer heat. "Thong-type sandals can cause blisters due to excess rubbing and moisture buildup between the first and second toe," Wenjay Sung, DPM, a podiatrist at Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia, California, told HuffPost. "A sandal (or any shoe, really) that doesn’t fit properly is a shortcut to blister city."

 

Dr. Wenjay Sung

 

Although they may look fashionable, a sandal may not be the best fit for your particular feet,” Sung said. “Toes and heels shouldn’t hang over the edges of sandals and your arches should be placed near the middle.” You can decrease the amount of friction between your feet and your sandals by applying talcum powder or antiperspirant spray. Dr. Sung also recommends putting petroleum jelly on areas of your feet prone to blister formation - a tip he picked up from a marathon runner.

 

Source: Abigail Abesamis Demarest, HuffPost [6/14/21]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News