Could working out on the treadmill be causing my toes to swell and get blisters on them?

This is very weird but I have been working out for a little over three weeks, and I now have a blister forming on the bottom of my toe (the toe right next to the big toe). It is a little sore too. My other toes seems to be a little swollen underneath as well. I wear Nike Shocks to work-out in. I have alternated with socks (and they are kind of thicken anklet socks) and I tried tights yesterday (I wore them under my work-out pants).





Could it be that the insole in my shoes are worn out? I believe it's from friction, but what can I do to alleviate that? I usually stay on the treadmill for 60 minutes, but I alternate the speed between 3.5 and 4.1. I never run though. Could I be walking too hard?

Could working out on the treadmill be causing my toes to swell and get blisters on them?
You're right its the friction between your feet and shoes. The type of socks can help with this.





try soft cotton socks, the kind that soft towels are made of not the rayon or polyester type (like tights)





check your shoes, It should be a comfortable not too tight and not too loose.





Also, check with the gym instructors there if you are landing your feet correctly when you run, it is possible that you put a lot of weight on your toes instead of the balls of your feet.
Reply:Socks are supposed to absorb the humidity from your feet, maybe you are using a fabric softener on your socks. Fabric softeners don't let the socks absorb the humidity from your feet when you sweat. Fabric softners will make your feet itch. The crispier the socks the better they are for your feet. What you have could be athleth foot. Use a medicated powder in your shoes, don't use fabric softener, and wear confortable shoes. It helps if the shoes have some ventilation, like material that lets the air through, or shoes that have a couple of little round holes on the inerside of the shoe.
Reply:Sometimes new shoes will do that. Even though you purchase the same size that you always wear, the custom fit and model of the shoe varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. If the timing of the exercises and swelling coincide then it could be directly related. Try alternating your shoes or socks or consider buying a new pair of shoes.also consider wearing two pairs of socks. If the problem persists consult a physician. Also keep in mind the weather's temperature has a direct correlation with the "shoe life" of your shoes, if worn outside frequently.
Reply:get some swimming shoes and walk in them, not in something you tie on.
Reply:Yes is the simple answer to your question.





Give the exercise a break until they've cleared up.





I'll tell you what I do. I still play football (5 - a- side) and when I need to buy new trainers, if they cause blisters, the next time I play in them I put loads of vaseline in them. I mean loads. About a tablespoon per trainer directly on the area causing the blistering. You will only need to do this once or twice after which time your feet and shoes will have got used to each other.
Reply:that should not happen. what i would do is call nike directly and talk to an agent about it. you have one of 2 options, send the shoes in and set up a claim ( there could be too much material in them) or you can set up a risk management where they might pay for any doc. visits or anything that could have happened to you. It is really your option. i have worked for nike so i know personallty that i have had a few of these calls before. They are willing to help you and take care of you :) the number is 1-800-344-6453 opt. 5. hope this helps you :)



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