Unfortunately, the raw skin under this bubble of fluid can become very sore to the touch, and if the bubble bursts there is a chance it can become infected.

Patches, Better Known as ENGO Blister Patches PTFE Patches, Better Known as ENGO Blister Patches

They will also cover the blister with a protective ointment and cover the wound with a dressing which will help prevent bacteria from entering it. Scientists have studied gecko's setae and found that they have a unique property of adhesion and cohesion. Their blister patches are an absolute must-have to keep in your backpack as not only do they cover the blisters with a sterile layer, but they also provide cushioning so that you can continue your walk more-or-less comfortably thanks to the sticky layer that stays glued to the skin long after traditional plasters would have peeled off.Race situations where you don’t have time to stop to reapply your blister strategy, like lubricants or powders. Heel pain relief ✔ Help relieve severe heel pain and discomfort from your sore hurting heels, heel spur treatment, bone spurs, aching feet, aches, stress fractures, bruised, and sprained feet. Also known as Shearban, ENGO Patches are made of a thin layer of PTFE with an pressure-sensitive adhesive backing that is applied to footwear surfaces, like insoles, orthoses and the shoe itself. Third, I’ve now learnt that by placing these patches on my heel before I go for a walk I never get heel blisters in the first place, which my beloved Berghaus boots (link to my review) are prone to giving me. It is highly resistant to chemicals, high temperatures, and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any solid material.

Prevent Blisters

Shock absorption ✔ A silicone heel protector provides compression protection for your plantar fasciitis, absorbs shock, and supports the heel for heel pain. It looks a bit like a big lip salve and works like a Pritt Stick where you rotate the bottom and the material pops out of the top.

Second, the glue doesn’t last as long as Compeed patches and I generally got two days max use out of them before they peeled off, although in the long run these KT Tape plasters still work out as the cheaper option. These properties make PTFE an ideal material for use in various industrial, medical and consumer applications, including the management of friction blisters of the foot.