How Can I Stop Blisters From Forming On My Toes?

[Darnold9999]

I carry waterproof medical tape. If a blister starts to form I just tape it - stays on for the day normally. Will have to try the socks.

 

[Bob DBF]

Yeah, but you an get a piece of duct tape on any boat, no forgetting it at home.


Bob

 

[outofofficebrb]

I have boots I really love that fit well and then I wear a pair of XS Scuba lycra socks. I hate full foot fins because I always used to get blisters with it after enough dives. I wear my XS Scuba lycra socks inside out due to the seam causing a bit of discomfort but it works so well inside out.

 

[uncfnp]

I avoid any blend with cotton but for thinner socks I use cheap "dry" athletic socks and for a little more cushion and warmth I use wool socks.

 

[Pelagicsal]

I ordered a pair of the XS Scuba Beefy Socks. Hope they do the trick!

I hope so, too! Good luck!

 

[Freewillow]

Let me try to get this staight. Do you wear your lycra socks under your neoprene boots or not? Thanks

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

Another option is wearing a thin (2mm) neoprene sock under your normal dive boots. The extra padding and extra chaffing protection will be a big improvement, unless your fins are super tight on your existing boots.

 

[Paladin]

Let me try to get this staight. Do you wear your lycra socks under your neoprene boots or not? Thanks

No, I am not currently using Lycra socks. I did, however, order a pair of XS SCUBA Beefy Socks to try the next time I dive.

 

[Rocketman3]

When I got my dive boots - they only came in full sizes 9's were too small - 10's a little big. I would get a blister on my heel. I started wearing my thick wool hiking socks. No more blisters.
Bonus my feet stay a little warmer.

 

[Paladin]

XS Scuba beefy socks

OK, so I bought some Beefy Socks. I finally got a chance to dive with them over this past weekend. They worked! No blisters, even when using my favorite Jet Fins! Thanks for the advice!