I will have to update this review later as I use the tape more, but my first impression is "so-so". It's supposed to protect your skin by providing a different surface for your shoe to rub against so you don't get a blister. I already have a blister. I attempted to use this over the top of KT's blister pads so I could get back into my soccer cleats and keep on running / playing. Result was not great. The blister pads don't hold up to physical activity. The height of the blister pads is the same as the width of these blister tape sections. Thus the tape really only held at either end. Laterally it was good. Vertically it had no chance of holding the blister pad in place and doing its job as a new contact surface. In the end it wound up rolled up inside my sock doing nothing. It and the blister pad came off.
Once the blister heals up I'll try these strips alone to see if it prevents further development of blisters. If so, my rating will go up. For now I question the strength of the adhesive and how well it holds up to the force you see in the heel of a soccer cleat as you stop, start, turn, cut, and kick.
Edit: I have now used the strips by themselves and it's better. I was playing soccer last night, using the same boots which caused the blister the first time around. The KT strip performed well. When applied to dry, clean skin it adheres and seems to stay in place. I'm a bit older and out of shape so I can't say I'm running, stopping, cutting, and kicking as hard as I would have 20 years ago, but the tape was still in place after 2 hours of running around. I could feel the heel cup on the new cleats rubbing, but only the top edge of the tape started to roll up (maybe a few millimeters). There was no new blister at the end of the day. I'll keep using the strips until I feel the cleats are broken in well enough.
Learning from my previous trip, I took this one for my recently concluded backpacking trip in Patagonia. It successfully prevented any blisters in the area where I applied it. As I sweat a lot, it was quite reassuring to see it still being attached.
If it wouldn't have been for this tape, I am sure I would have got blisters like the last time. Can't recommend this high enough. 5/5.
I swear by this stuff! I walked 60 miles in 3 days as part of the Komen 3 day and did not get a single blister - thanks to this stuff! I wrap my heels in the longer version and it works like a charm. Easy on, easy off. I would re-apply each day as it doesn't do so well after a shower. Love it!
I love the KT brand tape. It is so much better than other brands I have tried. I live in Asia and therefore do a lot of walking. There are times when my wife and I use lots of bandaids. I haven’t used this blister prevention tape yet, but it will be in my backpack for those times when it is needed.
These are thin oversized regular bandaids but so much better. They stick well and really work. The roll came in a nice plastic container to store them nicely.
Feature Product
- ATHLETE PERFORMANCE FOCUSED - Designed to help prevent blister, chafingand hot spot formation so athletes can perform at their peak.
- ULTRA-DURABLE - 100% engineered synthetic fiber tape is specially designed to stand up to the rigors and harsh conditions facing elite athletes during training and competition.
- STRONG ADHESIVE - Blister Prevention Tape leverages KT TAPE advanced adhesive technology, thin conformable material, and a rounded edged design to stay on skin for up to two days.
- FRICTION REDUCING -Designed ultra-light and thin to easily conform to skin and minimize blister-causing friction.
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Description
KT PERFORMANCE+ BLISTER PREVENTION TAPE from KT TAPE is the ultimate in athlete blister prevention care. These premium synthetic non-woven fabric strips are designed to help prevent athlete-related abrasion injuries, such as blisters, chaffing, and hot spots, during the rigors of athletic training and competition. Blister Prevention Tape has strong adhesive to help it stay in place and conform easily to the skin to allow full mobility while staying active.
Barrier tape has been proven to reduce the occurrence of blisters.
Completely stopped my hotspots that form every time I run. Didn’t slide around, bunch up, or fall off from getting wet like bandaids. BTW bandaids did not prevent hotspots or blisters on my feet.
Even my daughter liked these and she’s 5. I used them on her for camp when a new pair of shoes were giving her blisters. They were intended for my med kit for my running drop bags but dual purpose is better!
I used these for my wedding since I figured the new shoes would be digging into my ankles. They held up well and were perfect for the long night of dancing. I can see how constant rubbing/sweating could un-stick them from your skin, but they'd need some serious glue in order to hold in those cases.
Love these, no matter how I tie or prep, long runs give my blisters. These wonderful things helped me so much. Blister free on a half marathon down hill. Will definitely continue to use.
I get blisters very easily on my feet and heels. I recently took a trip to Europe where were walked at least 6 miles every day. Once I started getting a blister, I put these on and I was good to go for the rest of the trip. You may be able to wear these for multiple days but with the walking we did and showering, they came off. Would recommend to anyone even if they didn’t ask my opinion.
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