Which factor is associated with preventing blisters besides shoe fit?

Which factor is associated with preventing blisters besides shoe fit?

• A. Increasing friction
• B. Reducing friction
• C. Wearing multiple belts
• D. Increasing hydration only

Answer: (B)

Friction between the skin and the shoe is what drives blister formation during activity, so reducing friction at contact points is the key way to prevent them aside from a good shoe fit. This can be achieved with moisture-wicking socks, lubricants or powders on hotspots, and padding or protective barriers to smooth rubbing areas, plus gradually breaking in footwear to minimize rubbing. Increasing friction would promote blisters, belts don’t affect foot blisters, and hydration helps skin health but doesn’t directly reduce the rubbing forces that cause blisters.

Friction between the skin and the shoe is what drives blister formation during activity, so reducing friction at contact points is the key way to prevent them aside from a good shoe fit. This can be achieved with moisture-wicking socks, lubricants or powders on hotspots, and padding or protective barriers to smooth rubbing areas, plus gradually breaking in footwear to minimize rubbing. Increasing friction would promote blisters, belts don’t affect foot blisters, and hydration helps skin health but doesn’t directly reduce the rubbing forces that cause blisters.