“I frequently get blisters on my feet when I wear shoes. Why does this keep happening?”
I have a lot of blisters around my feet, and this happens with shoes that I wear quite frequently. Why does this happen, and what's the best way to get rid of them?
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It all depends on the location of the blister(s). Either the fit of the shoe(s) is improper causing abnormal friction, or the shoe material is contaminated with fungus or yeast which will contaminated your skin. You could also be allergic to the shoe material or tanning solution which will cause a skin reaction. Consult with a Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.
Blisters from shoes typically happen from the shoes not fitting properly. This could be from the shoes being too small or too large. Depending on the location of the blisters the shoes could be causing pressure to certain areas. The only way to determine the underlying cause would be to have a specialist evaluate the fit of your shoes and evaluate your feet.
It may be from allergy to the material in the shoes, or a form of athlete's foot
The shoes could be too big for your foot in all honesty. Make sure to go to a reputable shoe store have your feet measured, one is always bigger than the other by a half size usually. Make sure shoes have comfort in the heel area and also are comfortable and sturdy in the arch are. Can also try mole skin in the areas you are getting blisters on the shoes themselves to help prevent blisters.
Fungus sometimes manifests itself in a blistering form. I would suggest anti fungal cream or powder administered twice a day.
Blisters are usually caused by friction. Make sure your shoes fit correctly and use Vaseline as needed.
This may be caused by a fungal infection or irregular pressure from your shoe gear. Best to change to a good fitting pair of shoes sized by a professional and have your feet evaluated for a fungal or an eczema type condition.
Over perspiration, having a high arch foot, athletes foot and overactivity. May require soaking your feet in salt water, trying anti fungals and wearing inserts in shoes
Blisters are cause by friction and moisture. If you can decrease the friction and or the moisture you will decrease the likelihood that a blister will not form.
Dr. Jay Mermelstein
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Primary Podiatric Medicine
Mount Vernon, NY
First make sure it is a blister. Blisters can form from too much friction from a tight shoe. Proper fitting footwear may help. Location of the blister or blisters may be a clue. Without examination it is difficult to give the best advice because each patient is different and may respond differently to different treatments. If in fact it is a blister OTC silicone protectors are available to reduce friction.
Change shoe styles
I am concerned your shoes are ill-fitting. Excess sweating has to be considered as well. Have your feet professionally sized, and if your feet sweat, spray in the morning with an antiperspirant.
Most of the time blisters are secondary to friction against the lining of the shoe. With that being said, it can also be secondary to an infectious process. Adding powder to the shoes reduces the moisture and aids with this condition. Also, changing out the sole of the shoe to a mole skin lining would be also aid. I would have a specialist evaluate the type of blistering and rule out whether there is an infectious process taking place.
Blisters are often caused by too much friction and too much moisture in the same area. Try to keep the area dry and use low friction inserts as a start. An anti-perspirant on the feet helps.
There are a number of reasons this may be happening to you. Make sure your shoes are not too small and be sure to wear socks. If your feet sweat a lot this may also contribute to the problem. There are also a number of medical conditions that cause blistering. If your shoes fit well, you are wearing socks and your skin is not wet you should be evaluated by your podiatrist.
You are likely wearing ill fitting shoes. Try shipping for shoes at the end of the day when your feet are most swollen. Have your feet measured by a reputable shoe store to get a baseline of where you should start with sizing. Depending on the manufacturer, you may be a half size bigger or smaller.
Blisters can occur for several reasons. Shoes that are too loose or too tight can cause this. If your feel perspire, you can develop blisters related to athlete's foot. I recommend you be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist (podiatrist) so a thorough examination and history taking can occur to get you the best treatment
It could be irritation from the shoe. Try applying vaseline to you feet to stop the rubbing. Should see a Podiatrist to make sure it is not a fungus
Blisters can happen for a number of reasons. If you find that it happens with certain shoes, the shoes are not fitting you properly-they are probably sliding on your feet causing friction that is creating the blisters. Your foot function should be examined by a professional-it is possible that orthotics will rectify the abnormal function that might be causing the blistering. Simply changing shoes may rectify the problem.
the obvious reason is your shoes don't fit properly. Second cause is excessive perspiration. Try foot powder.
Sounds like there might be a mild allergic problem or there might be some extra sweating I would suggest that you do not wear the same shoes 2 days in a row
