blisters from new orthotics

jfh

i did a very stupid thing on sunday, ran a race for the first time with new orthotics, i know i should have broken them in but the felt so comfy, didn't think i'd have any issues.
is there any way around this "getting used to" phase, got a few races coming up(as always) and would prefer to wear the orthitics.
i see compeed plaster are meant to be good, would it be any use putting vaseline inside the sock or wrap sports bandage around the arch of foot?
was going to do a job on the orthitics themselves but after shelling out over €300, i'm hesitant.
any ideas?

average_runner

jfh wrote: »

i did a very stupid thing on sunday, ran a race for the first time with new orthotics, i know i should have broken them in but the felt so comfy, didn't think i'd have any issues.
is there any way around this "getting used to" phase, got a few races coming up(as always) and would prefer to wear the orthitics.
i see compeed plaster are meant to be good, would it be any use putting vaseline inside the sock or wrap sports bandage around the arch of foot?
was going to do a job on the orthitics themselves but after shelling out over €300, i'm hesitant.
any ideas?

This happened to me before. Is it both feed or just the one? Does any of them feel too high?

If not just wear thicker socks, that worked for me and now i can wear thin socks .

jfh

it's just the left foot, the left orthotic is bigger and doesn't sit as snug into the lining of the shoe. these are custom made so they should probably fit better.
i was wearing thick socks as it was. cant go much thicker.

average_runner

jfh wrote: »

it's just the left foot, the left orthotic is bigger and doesn't sit as snug into the lining of the shoe. these are custom made so they should probably fit better.
i was wearing thick socks as it was. cant go much thicker.

Mine were customed made too, but still the right felt a bit too high. I got them to amend mine. Otherwise it just takes awhile for your feet to adjust to them.

Also make sure your wearing a neutral runner too. Wont help blisters but you dont need the extra support

28064212

1000 mile socks. Rarely ever get blisters with these, despite suffering badly from them before.

I picked up a nasty (non-running-related) blister on Saturday. About the size of a 5c coin on my instep, quite sore in my normal shoes. Had my last LSR scheduled for the Sunday. Figured I'd head out, and reschedule if it became too painful. Did 35k on it, and the blister didn't even pop!

jfh

ouch, apparently epson salts will heal it up quickly

Clearlier

jfh wrote: »

i did a very stupid thing on sunday, ran a race for the first time with new orthotics, i know i should have broken them in but the felt so comfy, didn't think i'd have any issues.
is there any way around this "getting used to" phase, got a few races coming up(as always) and would prefer to wear the orthitics.
i see compeed plaster are meant to be good, would it be any use putting vaseline inside the sock or wrap sports bandage around the arch of foot?
was going to do a job on the orthitics themselves but after shelling out over €300, i'm hesitant.
any ideas?

If they're custom made orthotics the orthotist/podiatrist who made them for you can adjust them for you. Don't do it yourself. When I first got a pair of (proper) custom made orthotics I had to go back to the orthotist 4 or 5 times. It's a common and expected part of the process.

jfh

Clearlier wrote: »

If they're custom made orthotics the orthotist/podiatrist who made them for you can adjust them for you. Don't do it yourself. When I first got a pair of (proper) custom made orthotics I had to go back to the orthotist 4 or 5 times. It's a common and expected part of the process.

rang the orthotist & he is willing to alter them slightly but advised to toughen up feet first, wipe with surgical spirits to harden skin so i'll see how i get on with this approach.

Bludub

I got custom made orthotics last year. It took a couple of months before my feet adjusted to them. I introduced them gradually into the running after introducing into walking. I do remember quite a lot of discomfort in the adjustment period. On longer runs for a long time afterwards I brought the regular insoles with me as sometimes blisters would start developing half way through and I would replace the orthotics with the regular insoles to complete the run.