How to Treat Blisters from New Hockey Skates
As hockey parents encounter issues and ask questions, we provide answers to common concerns. What hockey player hasn’t had a blister? Here is a reader question we recently received.
Question: Any great ideas on bad blisters from new skates? We’re using liquid bandage and tape, and wondered if there was another great product.
Answer: Funny you should ask that as I have a package of moleskin on my desk right now, ready to go out to the hockey bag. You can buy it in sheets (which my son cuts up and puts in a baggy) or precut. It’s really more preventive, than a cure, however.
For blisters, the players tend to use those corn pads with a hole in the center. A parent on my older son’s team, who is a pediatrician, does recommend the liquid bandage. (But as you probably know, it can burn!) Also, be sure the skates are tied tight so his or her feet aren’t moving around a lot to start with.
Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Kelly Kordes Anton for answering this question.
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