For years, I never ever ever got monofin blisters. No matter what I did, I just never got them! Then this summer I got sand right down inside my monofin pockets and I got blisters. Now that I've had blisters once... I CAN'T GET RID OF THEM. Everytime I've gone swimming even though the sand is all out, I kept getting them! I learned a few tricks for dealing with them that I'm going to share with you:
1) Hockey tape. We use it for everything in Canada. Haha. But in a pinch it's great to put OVER a bandaid or moleskin that is already covering blisters. Wrap it all around the affected area and be sure to flex and move your feet to make sure it's not on too tight. It'll keep the blisters from being irritated. You can also use it to prevent blisters. It's really sticky, but safer for skin use than other tapes. it will stay on in the water so long as you put it all around your foot, and thick enough.
2) Thin regular socks. They can make a big difference, but I find it helps to buy ones that have grips already made into the sole of the sock. Otherwise you may find your feet too slippery, and popping out of the monofin.
3) Neoprene socks. They obviously keep blisters away but if your monofin is a PERFECT fit or a little on the tight side, you likely wont be able to cram neoprene socks in there. We use neoprene socks for Ama since the monofin is too big for her, and it takes her an extra long time to get her feet in. They come in different thickness.
4) The solution I found that works 100% was suggested to me by mermaid Kariel. Monofin socks! Special half socks that only go over the toe area and are specially made to prevent blisters on your feet! We just bought some and we love them. I got them for all my mermaids really cheap online.
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