How to treat and prevent skating blisters

A comprehensive instructional on blisters. Made for skaters, it offers numerous treatment solutions and an understanding of how to prevent them going forward. If you are an inline skater, you'll learn many preventative measures explaining how you can avoid friction blisters from skating.

[@Panic_Pickle]

The pushing off the toe problem is something I've had for ages, explains why I'm getting blisters along the outside of my foot... thanks so much for the video!

[@blueroseduo]

Danul83 That's my problem. I have been pushing off my heals on my four wheel roller skates forever. How do you change that? I feel like I'm going to fall if I push out from my heels.

[@CIAG4PNP]

I learned when I was an Active duty Marine to carry extra socks and change out the wet ones as soon as possible. Moleskin I always add in my first aid kit! Good idea to have a first aid kit in the trunk of your car or backpack for blisters, road rash , sprang, or any other common emergency. Safety first!

[@benzhang3913]

Hi Mr. Dangerman, I love your videos, I liking going skating every weekend for 4 hrs, it is so important for me to know those basics. Thanks again.

[@blueroseduo]

Thanks so much for this video. I started roller skating, the old fashioned 4 wheels and I love it but got a blister on the bottom of my right foot under the toes. Friction is right. So much good advice on the video, I'm sure I'll heal soon. Thanks for doing this video.

[@MarioGarciduenas]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I grew up playing Ice hockey, and im not 100% that I have good form. It was always more about quick bursts of speed followed by quick bursts of stopping haha. So now that im 30 and going on long skates with my old roller hockey skates, it has been tough keeping up with people. So I took the plunge and spent some money on some new powerslides. THEY ARE AMAZING! I did a 12 miler today on my way to pick up my car from the shop, and it was a blast, BUUUT, theyre BRAND NEW SKATES haha, so I got a blister in a spot I had NEVER gotten one. In the past I know my hotspots and with ice hickey skates I've learned the tricks to make it manageable til it becomes a callus. But with this new ones, I was stumped. 1. new callus, 2. in a spot I've neeeever had one. and 3. I cant get enough of them so I want to keep skating. This video made it so I know good alternatives, or ways to make my skate tomorrow more manageable. And I'd like to thank you for that!

[@danielmbirch]

Great video, awesome tips!!

[@hbirtt]

Very informative. Definitely sound like you know what you're talking about, and I'm sure you have saved me some blisters. SOME, because there's no getting away from the untrained feet thing unless I want to shorten my sessions, and I don't. I AM a toe pusher though, and I know exactly why I'm getting blisters where I'm getting them now (front-inside edge of my feet). Thanks for that.

[@oleadsr8186]

I use COMPEED® plaster for wet blisters. It's good even if you are already injured. In some cases wearing 2 socks also help - 1 thin and one thick tennis socks on it. But im not riding speedskating boots. Totally agree about moisture

[@schumache101]

Thanks, today I was skating for my first time on my new ice skates and my toe was really hurting. When I got home, I realized it was a blister. I was told to not pop it, and also wear thinner socks. Despite the fact I have always worn thick socks. I think it has something to do with the boot though, I had rental skates for a long time and never noticed my feet getting blisters until now. Hopefully my blister heals before the weekend when I go skating next time. I will just wrap it up and let it heal on it's own.

[@ChasingDreamsXO]

Excellent advice on blisters i haven't tried taping yet but I just purchased a pair of Kangoo jump boots a couple weeks ago which cause crazy blisters on my arches I've tried mole skin wool socks Dr schols blister pads doubling up socks and nothing seems to be working. They are a jumping boot and aren't the same thing as inline skates but are pretty close they are just skates(rollerblades) with bouncy shells on the bottom! I have training next week to get certified as a dancer in them but I'm in so much pain I dunno how I'm gonna do it!! Any suggestions? Every time I go for a run in them the bandages just come off or the mole skin shifts and it's pointless I'm at a loss! Hoping you can help!

[@MikeyCarter1974]

I've got multiple active blisters on the underside of my right foot below the toe, from session roller skating (Quads) on a weekly basis. This video has some great tips for dealing with it. But I'm really interested in the part of bad forum. Can you point me to any tips for quad skating or would the same thing apply?

[@BeccaGulliver]

I'm so glad I found this, suffering from a massive blister from my new Bauer quads, but I reckon I have enough info now to find a solution. Thank you for the informative video.

[@markmichelebudziszek9400]

Where do you get your white, round blister pads from?

[@benzhang3913]

Thanks a lot! Your video helped me a lot, thanks!

[@rebeccapaige3763]

I appreciate the video, very informative! What would you suggest for blisters along the arches of the foot?

[@AnnaMariaGillian]

Thanks man! It has helped me a lot

[@johnsmith-wq4sb]

You're amazing!

[@LeRune_]

great tips. hope they help !!

[@heidi5338]

Thanks this is really helpful

[@petros8985]

This helped me a lot thanks mate. keep it up.

[@marcbowen7178]

thanks a million man your a star as i am an ice skater and never go skating as i live in ireland and it only comes at winter the ice rink so now i know what to do thanks :)

[@dickoppedijk567]

Thank you for the instructive video! I have a question: what do you think about using eezyfit for preventing blisters. My experience: it gives a lot of moisture so that the effectiveness diminishes

[@DangerManXX]

Yes. Wear them. Put talcum powder on your feet before long skates. This helps minimize friction. I'm working on a video now for actual pain points and how to work around those as well as blisters.

[@DangerManXX]

It is the same for quads. It's the boot and your form that factor everything. Remember the 'hot' spot is because the friction is in that or those locations due to undue rubbing. Friction. ONE lesson with any qualified instructor and they should examine your form, and solve most of your issue. Remember even I get other advanced skate friends pointing out when I use bad form. It's not an insult.

[@Yesh77777]

Thanks

[@siimsimsiim]

The donut is quite a good one but my blister is almost penny sized lol

[@xzist]

Been looking for more explanation and solutions regarding this topic. Great no bullshit video

[@futurevisionagency4518]

Thank you Sir, I bought the new Skate for inline speed but it is getting very hard to stand in them as I used the other ones for Freestyle skate but can you help us know what is going on with my foots and how to wear it properly and start move in it please? 🙏 Thanks Elisee

[@neljav84]

I'm your #700 Like. Watching your video after trying out brand new skates that just got delivered to my door. Afterwards, here I am drinking a Corona, watching your video with a popped blister on each foot. I'll take into consideration all the tips you said. Try 'em out and see if the problem can be fixed. Thanks brother👍

[@DangerManXX]

Do not break that blister if you can help it

[@dickoppedijk567]

THX DangerMan

[@gahiji1205]

thanx alot google ur tribute video about 2012 made me all emotional. we'll miss u 2012

[@hbirtt]

MAN, do we ever miss 2012!

[@kharma101]

I always get it and it hurts to keep going😕

[@EyeSoMatic]

Yo 777 ruins the skate🤦🏾‍♀️

[@elithemiar]

I've always have had issues with blisters, but could never really find any relief. I'm back at it again after 7 years and have tried to double up my socks which did not help. Gonna try bandaging next. Pretty sure the exo shell is part of the problem...

[@DangerManXX]

Thanks. Hopefully you'll check out my website. Link top right. I will have more vids as the spring progresses. Also... I'm writing a novel. I hope you'll investigate that at my site.

[@julianvaldiviezo1904]

I dont get blisters but after a 2 hour skate session towards the last 15 minutes i got tired and my foot was sweaty and well i strayed away from my proper form.

[@chrisriddle9350]

As far as the fitment goes, you of course want a boot that fits correctly but also how tight you tie them has a factor as well. If you don't tie them tight enough your foot is immediately vulnerable to blisters due to friction regardless of any other factor but if you tie them too tight you can cause foot pain and poor circulation from compression of the boot on your feet.

[@noliuitheneek2376]

Im going to start using a lot of so ks when i skate

[@STNJ_YT]

can anyone help me out. what if you suspect your boot size is too large? I can't just go and buy another pair of skates. and double and triple socks don't seem to work. is there anything I can do

[@DangerManXX]

No. Fit is crucial. Too small and you get toe curl, too large and... blisters, pronation, poor form... And going with layers of socks is counter productive. I wish I had better news.

[@STNJ_YT]

DangerMan will the blockers work for now until I eventually try to get a better size or will the blisters form regardless?

[@DangerManXX]

With a poor sizing, blisters form from all the friction. Over time your skin will callous but that seems a lot of suffering. Netracing Used. Search that. They have a used for sale page with important brands for sale. However if you are rec skater, most of the speed skates won't fit your needs. I can suggest the PowerSlide R4's. They are a speed skate with a HIGH mid cuff. That is if you are skating for speed and smooth skating. Otherwise Seba has a $200 rec skate that is a brute. You can't go wrong with them. I think it's an F series skate. F80? 80 indicates the size wheels. NO soft boots. Too much shifting around. They may start comfy but they just don't live will over time. They break down. You want something that maintains some stiffness over time to keep control over your torque.

[@bloodshot738]

Hey thanks I'm a beginner and this helps a lot :D

[@mjcs6399]

Band-Aid Friction Block. I promise you will never have blisters again. I was a pretty good skater in college (hockey) and had developed callouses back then. But I don't skate often any more, and I have no callouses now. I would get blisters every time I went out. Frustrating. Came across Friction Block accidentally at the pharmacy one time and picked some up. I didn't actually use it until months later, but when I went skating again, I just put some of this stuff on my ankles, and skated for hours. It goes on like a solid stick deodorant. I did nothing else to prevent the blisters: Absolutely NO blisters developed. I can't say enough about this stuff.

[@jumpsoup4135]

Im trynna freely skate. Big Bruh giving a whole science lesson like dammmmmmmmmm.

[@RealHuman12959]

My roller blades are rubbing against my ankle so I have to wear them on the wrong foot

[@Moonpizza99]

Don't use rollerskates but still helpful 👍

[@GAIALIFE842]

The body is so f*cking smart

[@hwjshshsjeje8782]

its like everytime i play i got blisters

[@pogdog8655]

My foot is rekt

[@DangerManXX]

I really do appreciate it. I have a documentary style 4 to 5 part series of how to buy skates coming in a couple weeks. I've been compiling interviews the past year. Hopefully you'll be back for that. If you haven't checked out my site DangerMansLair com the link is above. I'm writing a novel and hoping to win prospective readers any way I get em. Grass roots. ;-) Free preview at my site. Again, thanks Dan.

[@johndoe-rb1wi]

Are those mission violators behind you lol

[@DangerManXX]

No. Cado Modus

[@johndoe-rb1wi]

@@DangerManXX The ones on your right side with the blue trucks

[@ccnb1247]

Damn I just finished the skate pulled my blisters off and now I'm letting them heal lol probably smarter to just leave them on there haha hurts to walk ffs