Reddit mentions of Engo Oval Blister Prevention Patches (6 Patches) | Fits in All Types of Footwear

Why are you planning on buying a boot that from your own description doesn't fit you? Try on other boots to find one that fits you properly. I've heard Scarpa are a bit narrower (I think?) so that might work better for your heel. For context I generally wear a size 9 in most shoes, 8.5 in 5.10 Guide Tennies, and the Nepal Evo in 42 fits me perfectly.

Alternatively if you still really want to get this (ill fitting for you) boot you could try something like these patches, they might fill just enough space in the heel to prevent slippage, but I think you'd be taking an unnecessary risk buying these boots.


EDIT Didn't embed the link properly for the ENGO blister patches that might help with the heel slippage, here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003URZNW0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_35&smid=A3HQ8X1YSFB544

I've seen other similar products too, and I haven't used them so can't speak to how well they'll work, just an idea.

I got the exact same blisters due to my shoes' insoles getting jagged edges. Here's what fixed it for me (YMMV):

1. Blister patches that you stick in your shoes to cover up whatever is rubbing against your foot:
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003URZNW0/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_3lBWDbYQKRAEC
   
   
2. Wright Socks
   
   
3. Body Glide

I just got my Engo blister prevention patches yesterday. I don't have a long run planned until Saturday but I went on a three miler yesterday and didn't even notice them.

Anyone else had any success with these? I get blisters on the outsides of my big toes. The reviews for these patches were great so I'm looking forward to doing 8 miles this weekend and seeing how my feetsies feel.

Is it the top seams rubbing you? If it is, moleskin!!! It seriously saved a pair of sandals that were ripping up my ankles (I went home bleeding one night). I got these patches because they were self-adhesive, but if I were doing it again, I probably wouldn't go for the bright blue, since it made it a lot more necessary to trim them very precisely!

Great first race! I highly recommend these blister pads before your next race. Just pop one in your shoe in the location of your blister from this race. They work miracles!

How do you plan to train between this race and the next one?

I used to get blisters under the arch on my one foot. Here are some things that really made a difference for me:

• I started using these Engo patches and haven't had any more blisters in the arch area.
  
• Waterproof moleskin tape mentioned in another comment have made my toes so much happier. Combine that with the Injini socks and I've been able to do longer, blister-free runs.
  
  I also used to have a pair of Newtons with a really wide toe box and noticed I was getting more blisters with them. Switched to a shoe that was a bit narrower and that seemed to make a difference too. So as others have said, make sure the shoes fit and are laced well.

Slight tangent...I hiked in Lone Peak 2.5s last summer and will likely be replacing them with 3.5s soon. I picked up a pair of Altra Instinct 4's a couple months back for street running and found that the heels rubbed, causing blisters to start forming. The lining on the inside heel of the shoe was actually wearing through. I checked out the 3.5's and they seem have the same heel design (pushing forward more than the 2.5s). If you happen run into a similar issue with the 3.5s, Engo blister patches completely resolved the problem. I highly recommend always having these on hand.

https://www.amazon.com/Engo-Blister-Prevention-Patches-Athletes/dp/B003URZNW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525476891&sr=8-1&keywords=engo+patch

I bought blister pads on amazon that you stick directly into your shoe (so they're semi-permanent) and they reduce friction thereby preventing blisters. I had a pair of birkenstocks that were comfy except for the fact they rubbed my insole raw, and I put on a couple of these pads and it's been a miraculous improvement.

So if the shoes you end up getting still cause some blisters, I highly recommend the pads!

As for shoes, maybe it's a bit old lady-ish but I really like Naturalizer for comfy work-appropriate shoes. I just find them so much more comfortable than 'younger' brands in the same price range.

These.

http://www.amazon.com/ENGO-Blister-Prevention-Patches-Count/dp/B003URZNW0

I used to get blisters on my heels every single time I went hiking. I haven't gotten a blister there since. They're just stickers that you put in the inside of your shoe at the affected area. The sticker is slippery, so there's no friction on the skin, and no blister. And they have a money back guarantee. This is the only thing that ever worked for me and it was a perfect solution. (I'm also a sweaty beast)

Engo patches are the bomb! Disclaimer: they may be masking a more serious problem (e.g., form, bad shoes, ramping up to quick) but if it's just that one spot, might be worth a try...good luck!

My boyfriend has a hammer toe pinky and he puts these on his shoe where it rubs and it prevents the holes

The blisters are being caused by friction. If two socks don't work for you, try these stickers designed to be put inside the shoe where the blisters occur. They're basically really slippery so there won't be friction against your skin causing blisters:
http://www.amazon.com/Blister-Prevention-Patches-Runners-Athletes/dp/B003URZNW0