Bouncy feet appear when wearing shoes? this is how to prevent it

People who like to run must have felt their feet blister due to the appearance of flexing their feet when running with their shoes on. This elastic or blister makes the foot feel sore when it rubs against the shoe. So, how to deal with it and prevent it from disturbing?

What causes flexion of the feet?

The blisters or blisters on the feet are usually caused by friction, usually between the skin and the socks. High humidity conditions when wearing shoes because you sweat more often makes the skin softer.

This then makes the skin prone to blisters and appears elastic. Wearing running shoes that are too small or tied too tightly can also make bending of the feet easier.

Maybe you have found your feet are chafed after wearing shoes, before they become blisters, usually the feet are flexed. It's like a bubble of skin filled with liquid. These bubbles can appear anywhere on your feet.

Flexibility of the feet on the soles (Source: Blisterprevention.com.au)

It is most common in areas where the friction is the most, such as the toes, heels, and soles of the forefoot. Some of these bubbles are not painful, but some people feel pain, even to the point of having to stop running because of the pain. Sometimes there are also people who when examining their feet, just realize that there are blisters caused by shoe friction.

How to treat bouncy feet?

The first option in treating bouncy feet is to leave the feet open and "breathe" in free air. Usually, the skin will break off on its own first and the fluid inside will leak out.

This is the safest way to treat blisters, especially if they are the size of a pea. Flexural feet this size will generally heal within a few days. Furthermore, don't forget to keep your feet clean. Clean your feet with soap and water. Then clean it with alcohol too.

However, if you do have to run, cover the blister with a bandage to provide extra protection and avoid rubbing against your socks and shoes. Change your bandage every day and always check your feet for signs of infection or not, such as redness, swelling and discharge of pus in the legs.

If you want to break the resuscitation in your feet, you'd better think again. Doing so without a doctor's supervision can lead to infection.

If the blister has broken, press gently with an alcohol swab to drain the liquid.

How to prevent flexion of the feet from forming?

1. Choose the right shoe size

Choose a shoe size that fits comfortably when you run it. At least for running shoes choose a size that is half larger, because you have to give a little more space in the finger area. Likewise when tying shoes. Don't be too tight but not so loose that your foot is in the shoe with too much movement.

2. Choose socks designed specifically for running

Look for socks made of synthetic fiber (not cotton). These fibers absorb moisture from your feet. Special running socks also have a shape that fits the foot so that they prevent the socks from folding up and causing blisters.

Also, try to use socks with a smooth surface and no seams. Some runners wear two-layer socks to prevent blisters from forming.

3. Give moisturizer to the feet

Use lotion to keep your feet moist. You can also apply lubricants such as petroleum jelly to areas that are often problematic. Apply just enough not too much.

Too much of it will make your feet slippery and move rubbing together. Petroleum jelly is often used by some running athletes to protect their feet while running

4. Keep feet clean and dry

We recommend that you wash your feet thoroughly with soap, then dry your feet and use powder if necessary before you put on your shoes. Powder or even cornstarch that you normally use in the kitchen can keep your feet drier while using your shoes.