Summer Running: A Review of KT TAPE® Blister Products

If you plan on running a full marathon this Fall, you're probably one or two weeks into your training program. In a warm climate (like Florida) you know you'll train in swamp-like humidity for the next several months. 

When you run in the heat take extra precautions. For example, you should: 

• Stay hydrated before, during, and after you run
• Run at cooler times of day like early morning and late evening
• Choose shady routes, like a nature trail, away from cement and blacktop
• Run inside on a treadmill to avoid high temperatures
• Protect against chafing that causes blisters
• Wear moisture-wicking clothing and socks​
• ​Respect the heat. Don't expect to run as fast as you do in the winter.

The worst is when you're soaking with sweat and your skin rubs against a sock, shoe or clothing. Then, you're soaking with sweat and have a painful blister. The good news is KT TAPE® has two brand new products to care for your blister probs.

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Disclaimer: I received KT Tape Blister Products to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews!

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Blister Prevention and Treatment

KT TAPE® is known for products that relieve pain while giving support to muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Now they have solutions for blisters, too.

​I tested KT TAPE® Blister Prevention Tape and KT TAPE® Blister Treatment Patches. Keep reading to learn more.

Use KT TAPE® Blister Prevention Tape to stop blisters from happening. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Use a KT TAPE® Blister Treatment Patch to protect a blister from infection. It also speeds the healing process. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

KT TAPE® Blister Prevention Tape

The Blister Prevention Tape is a synthetic fabric that's flexible and lightweight. It comes on a roll. Each strip is easy to tear off at the perforation. The tape forms a barrier between your skin and sock/shoe to prevent friction. 

I used it on my ankle and my big toe to prevent chafing that would lead to blisters. The first time I wore it was during a 5K. I was worried about wearing newer shoes. The tape did a great job. Despite the high humidity and sweat levels, my feet survived blister-free. I even wore the KT TAPE® into the shower after the race to see if it would stay stuck. It did.

I found the most important thing was to firmly press the tape onto clean, dry skin. If you don't make a good connection at first application, it won't stay put. The package says you can wear it up to two days. ​I've worn it on my toe about 18 hours. On race days I wore the tape for about 4 hours.

Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com

Tape after a shower. Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com

KT TAPE® Blister Prevention Tape is thin and flexible. It protects you, and gives you freedom of movement so you don't have to stop doing what you're doing!

Photo credit: KT TAPE®

KT Tape® Blister Treatment Patches

The blister treatment patch is soft hydrocolloid gel. The patches are Latex-Free. It gives you a waterproof seal. The nice thing about the patch is it's flexible and moves with you. So if it's on your finger like mine was, you don't feel restricted. It's a nice cushion that protects painful blisters until they heal. I like the soft, smooth texture of the patch.

Since I burnt my finger, I can give you a first-hand account of the Blister Treatment Patch. I didn't press the first patch in place securely, so I ended up getting water under it. That made it loose.

​My second attempt was successful. I had secure placement and the patch remained waterproof. I wore it for 2 days while I mowed the lawn, did dishes, ran, etc. It was 100 times better than a soggy bandage!

I was happy with the patch's performance. As you can see below, my finger was quickly improved after a couple of days.

Day of the burn. Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com

Successful application of the KT TAPE® Treatment Patch!

Two full days after the burn. Successful healing.

SAVE 30% on KT TAPE® Blister Products with code "BIBRAVE30"

Both products come with a plastic travel case. Photo credit: ThisOldRunner.com

I'm glad I have KT TAPE® Blister Products in my medicine cabinet. I'm ready for the rest of my summertime running!

Take a look at the sweet travel cases that come with both products. I love being able to throw these into my bag on race day!

If you have hot spots and are prone to blisters, give these a try. Don't forget to use the discount code to save yourself some money.

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