Runners who decide to try taping should purchase a tape adherent which provides a taping base to hold the tape to the skin. The best adherents are Cramer Products' Tuf-Skin or Mueller's Tuffner Clear Spray, both a colorless spray or the brownish tincture of benzoin in a liquid or swabs. These products help the tape adhere to the skin. Remember to let the tape adherent dry before applying the tape. After spraying and taping your feet, be sure to apply a sprinkling of powder to the sprayed areas that are not taped to counteract any adhesive left uncovered.
Preparation includes several steps.
Before taping, clean the feet of their natural oils, dust, and dirt. Rubbing alcohol works well to clean the feet and dries quickly. For fanny pack use, buy alcohol wipes in small disposable packets. Next apply the tape adherent to the areas needing taping and let dry. Then apply the tape based on your specific needs or problems.