• You might see a redness on your skin.
• You notice a tender skin patch on your foot
• You feel a hot spot on your foot

Blisters - even small ones can be irritating and they often feel quite sore.
Large blisters can become so painful that you won't want to walk.
It really is worthwhile when out walking to stop for a moment, to take off your shoe and sock and check your feet if you get the slightest twinge – it is better than suffering later.

Everyone appreciates the discomfort a blister can cause - so don’t worry about holding your walking companion up - look after yourself and if they are not understanding then get yourself another walking companion!

Blisters often occur at the back of the heel, the instep or toes. Your feet absorb three to five times your body weight with each step you take so it makes sense to look after them.

Blisters are usually caused by sweat, and/or shoes and socks rubbing your skin.

If you get a blister you will see a little raised lump filled with clear fluid. This fluid fills up a space between layers of skin like a cushioning layer to try to protect the area from whatever is rubbing it.


The size of the blister on your foot can be anything from tiny spot to two centimetres or more in diameter. Your body gradually absorbs the fluid as the skin underneath recovers. This can take about a week or two.

So please try to avoid blisters and enjoy your walking!