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Running a desert ultra? Don’t just buy a bigger shoe!It’s easy to assume that because your feet swell during a long, hot...
10/09/2026

Running a desert ultra? Don’t just buy a bigger shoe!

It’s easy to assume that because your feet swell during a long, hot race, you simply need to go up a size.

But bigger isn’t always better.

Your shoes need enough room for your feet to swell, while still giving you control and stability. Too much length can actually create problems, particularly on uneven terrain.

A good starting point? When standing in your race socks, make sure there’s around a thumb’s width between your longest toe and the front of the shoe.

And remember, your longest toe isn’t necessarily your big toe!

🏃‍♀️ Getting your footwear right can make a huge difference to your comfort and blister prevention.

👉 Visit our website to read the full blog: Desert Ultra Footwear – How to Choose Running Shoes That Protect Your Feet.

If you're prone to itchy or irritated skin, alpaca wool has some real advantages over standard sheep or lamb's wool.Beca...
08/09/2026

If you're prone to itchy or irritated skin, alpaca wool has some real advantages over standard sheep or lamb's wool.
Because the fibres are so soft, alpaca wool causes far less itching and irritation on the skin.

It's also naturally free from dander and lanolin, the two components most commonly responsible for wool allergies. As a result, it tends to stay cleaner for longer than traditional sheep's wool.

Buy your Alpaca Wool from our online shop today.

That combination, softness, low allergen content and a reduced prickle factor, is exactly why it works so well tucked between the toes for hours at a time, where even mild irritation would otherwise become unbearable.

If you've avoided wool products in the past because of sensitive skin, alpaca wool is worth reconsidering. 🧦

04/09/2026

Can you reuse Alpaca Wool? Short answer: no, and here's why that's actually a good thing.

Alpaca wool is designed as a single-use product. If you're out on a multi-day hike, the advice is simple: use a fresh batch of wool at the start of each day.

Once the wool has done its job, its fibres have absorbed both moisture and friction, and the wool will have started to felt as a result. That felting is a sign it's worked exactly as intended, but it also means it's no longer performing at its best. We recommend removing it after each activity rather than trying to stretch its use further.

The good news? Because it's biodegradable, disposal is genuinely guilt-free. Discard it in a hedgerow for birds to use as nesting material, or pop it in a compost bin. No plastic, no waste, nothing lingering in landfill. ♻️

Search for Alpaca Wool on our website for more information.

One of the most common questions we get: how far does a bag actually go?Alpaca wool is extremely lightweight and compact...
31/08/2026

One of the most common questions we get: how far does a bag actually go?

Alpaca wool is extremely lightweight and compact, so you won't notice the difference in your backpack, even on a multi-day expedition where every gram counts.

A 20g bag will weave in and around all the toes on both feet, generously, for at least 12 days, assuming you replace the wool daily, which we always recommend.

A 60g bag stretches to roughly 36 days of daily use.

That makes it a genuinely practical option for anything from a long weekend hike to a multi-week expedition, without adding meaningful weight to your kit. The key is daily replacement rather than trying to make one batch last, watch more on our Alpaca Wool video.

Getting the technique right makes all the difference. Here's how:Start with the right amount. The wool comes in a long l...
28/08/2026

Getting the technique right makes all the difference. Here's how:
Start with the right amount. The wool comes in a long length that you tear or cut down to size, enough for weaving between all your toes, or just enough for a single toe, depending on what you need.

For interdigital (between-toe) blisters: Weave the wool in a figure-of-eight, starting at the big toe and working toward the smallest. This spreads it evenly and stops it from bunching up in one spot.

For heel blisters: Place a small amount at the back of the heel, between skin and sock, to soften high-pressure contact from the back of the shoe.

For top-of-foot blisters: Tuck a small amount between skin and sock exactly where the tongue of the shoe presses down.

It sounds simple because it is, but the figure-of-eight weave and correctly placed "nests" are what make the difference between wool that stays put and wool that shifts out of position.

Any questions, get in touch.

Alpaca wool isn't a one-trick product; it works across a surprising range of blister-prone spots.Between, on top of, or ...
20/08/2026

Alpaca wool isn't a one-trick product; it works across a surprising range of blister-prone spots.

Between, on top of, or in-between the toes: Weave the wool around the toes in a figure-of-eight, working from the biggest toe to the smallest. Already got a dressing on an existing blister? The wool can still go over the top to prevent further friction and pressure.

Back of the heel or edges of the feet: A small amount placed next to the skin, held in place by the sock.

Top of the foot, under the tongue of the shoe: Placed between skin and sock, it stops tight laces from causing painful pressure blisters.

Armaskin blister liner socks: Woven through the toes to counter the natural compression of the material, which can push toes together, especially during long events when feet swell. It's a combination the military often relies on to get through arduous courses.

Try Alpaca Wool on your next hike, sports match, dance competition and more.

Blisters form for two main reasons: moisture and friction. Alpaca wool tackles both.First, moisture. Alpaca wool na...
12/08/2026

Blisters form for two main reasons: moisture and friction. Alpaca wool tackles both.
First, moisture. Alpaca wool naturally wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping the surface drier for longer, and drier skin is far less prone to blistering than damp, softened skin.

Second, friction. Most blisters are caused by the constant rubbing between skin, socks and footwear. Alpaca wool's fibres absorb that friction among themselves, rather than transferring it straight to your skin. Instead of your toes taking the rubbing, the wool does.

There's a third benefit too: the wool is stain-resistant, water-repellent and odourless, genuinely useful properties when something's sitting between your toes for hours. Because it reduces shear forces so effectively, it's also become a go-to for people in rigid footwear like ice skates and ski boots, where the boot material offers zero give.

Put simply, it's not a passive barrier. It's actively doing two jobs at once, managing moisture and absorbing friction, which is why it works where plasters and tape often fail.
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Alpaca wool is a speciality fibre, stronger than mohair, finer than cashmere, and smoother than silk. At Blisterhelp, ou...
04/08/2026

Alpaca wool is a speciality fibre, stronger than mohair, finer than cashmere, and smoother than silk. At Blisterhelp, our alpaca wool comes specifically from baby alpacas, with a micron count under 20, making it exceptionally soft with a much-reduced "prickle" factor.

That softness matters more than you might think when it comes to blister prevention. Because the wool causes so little irritation against the skin, it's genuinely comfortable to wear between the toes, so comfortable, in fact, that most people forget it's even there.

Before it reaches you, the wool goes through a simple, humane process: washed, picked and carded, with no alpacas harmed along the way. We've also chosen a whiter wool specifically for blister prevention use, keeping things clean and easy to check for wear.

In short, this isn't wool borrowed from a knitting basket. It's a fibre chosen deliberately for how it behaves against skin under pressure, which is exactly what the rest of this series is about.

Try alpaca wool and let us know what you think.

🧦 How do liner socks actually stop blisters?Blisters are caused by repeated shear stress, your skin being tugged back an...
27/07/2026

🧦 How do liner socks actually stop blisters?

Blisters are caused by repeated shear stress, your skin being tugged back and forth while deeper tissue tries to stay still.

Liner socks like Armaskin create a "slip plane" between two sock layers, so that movement happens between the socks, not against your skin. Add a moisture-wicking outer sock, and you're tackling friction, shear AND sweat all at once. 🔥

In hot, sandy conditions, that combination matters more than ever, wet skin blisters far more easily than dry skin.

It's a simple concept with a big impact when it's set up correctly. 💡

🔗 Learn more about the science of blister prevention, link below in the comments.

📋 We asked 29 Marathon des Sables runners to trial Armaskin liner socks. Here's what they said 👇✅ "Using them I had no h...
21/07/2026

📋 We asked 29 Marathon des Sables runners to trial Armaskin liner socks. Here's what they said 👇
✅ "Using them I had no hot spots, not using them created hot spots."
✅ "Definitely game changer! I will always use them in future!"
✅ "My feet were bone dry at the end of each day."

But it wasn't all positive...
❌ "My feet hurt for the first 2–3 weeks."
❌ "Gave me blisters on the tips of my toes rubbing the seam."
❌ "Very tight and put pressure on the upper part of my foot."

The takeaway? Armaskin can be brilliant, but only with the right size, the right shoe fit and proper testing beforehand. Not every product works for every foot. 🦶
🔗 Full pilot study results read my blog.

https://blisterhelp.co.uk/blog/can-armaskin-liner-socks-stop-blisters-and-swelling-in-desert-ultras/

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