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TDCtomorrow · 2022-04-18T10:09:16+00:00

I really want a pair. There are so many styles though. What should I avoid. I just want normal ones with yellow stitching not Chelsea boots in black.

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TDCtomorrow · 23/04/2022 07:32

OneLittleLady · 22/04/2022 20:24

i have over 30 pairs of docs 😂i am obsessed with them plus those and converse are all i can walk in due to my mobility issues.

I've got about 18 pairs of converse too.
I need more feet to wear all these shoes.

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Lennybenny · 23/04/2022 15:59

ZealAndArdour · 22/04/2022 19:08

Blister plasters on your heels before you even develop blisters, some doc socks (they’ve two layers in them so they rub against each other rather than your skin) and also tights under the doc socks, for another layer of stuff to absorb the friction. Also, tie them quite firmly rather than loose and sloppy, as they’re more likely to stay in place on your foot when you walk, rather than slipping about and creating more friction.

Instead of very small and expensive blister plasters from a chemist you can also buy Duoderm hydrocolloid dressings, about £7 for a box of five, they’re much bigger so cover your whole heel, and offer more protection as you never know where the pressure points are going to be once the heels start to crease a bit on the boots. Put the dressings on the heels, hold your hand nice and tightly over the whole heel and dressing to get it warm and it will adhere better, then put some socks over the top to help them mould on better, and keep them on till they drop off/peel off easily.

Thank you!

KimikosNightmare · 23/04/2022 16:17

ZealAndArdour · 22/04/2022 19:08

Blister plasters on your heels before you even develop blisters, some doc socks (they’ve two layers in them so they rub against each other rather than your skin) and also tights under the doc socks, for another layer of stuff to absorb the friction. Also, tie them quite firmly rather than loose and sloppy, as they’re more likely to stay in place on your foot when you walk, rather than slipping about and creating more friction.

Instead of very small and expensive blister plasters from a chemist you can also buy Duoderm hydrocolloid dressings, about £7 for a box of five, they’re much bigger so cover your whole heel, and offer more protection as you never know where the pressure points are going to be once the heels start to crease a bit on the boots. Put the dressings on the heels, hold your hand nice and tightly over the whole heel and dressing to get it warm and it will adhere better, then put some socks over the top to help them mould on better, and keep them on till they drop off/peel off easily.

That sounds preparation to go on overland army manoeuvres or a polar trek.