Let them dry gradually in warm, dry air. The subject of boots inevitably leads to the subject of blisters. No matter how perfect the fit of the shoe or how expert the wearer, blisters can strike anyone, anytime. One pack of several strips per person is generous. To cut Moleskin to the desired shapes, a scissors far surpasses a knife.
Some people prefer their Moleskin doughnut-shaped, with the blister in the center.
Others use Band-Aids, or gauze and tape. A recent innovation on the blister-busting front is Second Skin by Spenco, a protective coating which helps after you get a blister. It's a thick, cellophane-like product applied to the sensitive skin after the blister has popped. It keeps the sore spot from being chafed any further, and it can be used alone or underneath adhesive tape or Moleskin. Back to Introduction Return to Top The Camper's Companion is available from the Adventurous Traveler Bookstore.