Ways to avoid blisters

[Mermaid Rosaline]

I have a Mahina merfin and I absolutely love it. The only problem is that i get blisters on my heels and small cuts on the tops of my feet from swimming in it. Any tips on ways to help prevent this from happening?

[Mermaid Oona]

Are you swimming in your fin with bare feet?

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[Mystik_Leah]

Im using neoprene booties/socks

[Mermaid Rosaline]

Yeah, I went swimming wit bare feet. I've heard about using socks but i can't wiggle my feet into the pockets because the sock sort of "sticks" to the rubber

[Mermaid Oona]

Yeah, I went swimming wit bare feet. I've heard about using socks but i can't wiggle my feet into the pockets because the sock sort of "sticks" to the rubber
Well I know it's weird you can use thick sports socks and it can protect your feet but neoprene is highly recommended

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[Mermaid Rosaline]

Could I put vasoline on the socks so my feet go in easier? Or would it be too slippery when I start swimming

[Mermaid Oona]

Could I put vasoline on the socks so my feet go in easier? Or would it be too slippery when I start swimming
I never tried that, but it's great to experiment!

Make sure you don't put too much on that it will slip out.

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[Mermaid Rosaline]

I'm going swimming today so I will try it out. Fins crossed that I can save my blistered feet.

[Mystik_Leah]

theres another thread on this topic, they suggested using hockey tape, especially to cover any existing blisters and susceptible areas

[AniaR]

here's a vlog with all my tips!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqROy-k8hHw&index=30&list=PLL8BBR9r-Pi-RWPAUXZrcbDs25GArBhEk&t=1s

[Mermaid Draca]

Get the thin neoprene and turn them inside out so the rubber isn't sticking to the fin. That's what i do. Still a snug fit but no blisters! I can swim for hours and be perfect!

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