Friction blisters are a common ailment, there's no doubt about it. We've looked closely on this blog at their high incidence in activities such as running, hiking, netball and in the military. These painful skin injuries are caused by repetitive shear deformation within the skin. The use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) patches has been found by many to be an effective solution in preventing and treating friction blisters of the foot. In this article, we will discuss the properties of PTFE that make it so helpful. The benefits of PTFE patches, specifically the product ENGO Blister Patches (also known as Shearban) will be discussed. We will also include interesting facts about PTFE that will enhance your understanding of this truly unique material. When you apply an ENGO Blister Patch to your shoe or insole, with just a tiny bit of care, it will stay there indefinitely. The adhesive is strong and the patches are extremely durable. You can expect a single ENGO Patch to last day after day, week after week, month after month – for a good 300 miles (~500kms). You’ll know it’s time to replace them if the blue surface wears through to white.

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ENGO Blister Patches change that. Once in place, you’re protected day after day, week after week, month after month. It saves time, it saves money, and there's no mess! But best of all, there's no better way to reduce the coefficient of friction than with an ENGO Patch. Take a look at the ENGO Blister Patch Placement Masterclass below to help you get started with ENGO Patches.

As a reader of the Blister Prevention blog, you know friction blisters are a common ailment among active inpiduals such as runners, walkers, hikers, military personnel, netball players, tennis players … you get the picture! PTFE patches, better known as ENGO Blister Patches, offer a convenient and effective solution for preventing and treating these painful skin injuries. This is thanks to its uniquely low coefficient of friction. PTFE was accidentally discovered in 1938 by Dr. Roy Plunkett, who was attempting to create a new refrigerant. Prevent blisters for a personal best Whilst running, hiking, on your feet or at a music festival - Keep moving without the painful interruption of blisters. The ENGO blister patches come without how-to-use instructions. It represents best value to experienced users with: ENGO PTFE Patches are applied to footwear surfaces to reduce friction force, preventing and relieving blisters.

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You can grab your ENGO Patches from our online store. We ship daily, worldwide, from USA and Australia.ENGO Blister Patches are very thin – only 0.38mm. There’s a significant advantage to this, and that is, they won’t change the way your shoe fits. This is important, especially in endurance activities where your feet swell. It’s also important if your shoes are tight already in certain areas – like if you’ve got a bunion. You simply can’t afford to add more bulk into your shoe in this area without making things worse. Blister pads, cushions and protectors all take up room in your shoe and can change shoe-fit. If you’re a runner and you run most days, or you're on a multiday hike, you’ll recognise the wasted time spent taping your feet. Or the mess of applying powder or lube to your feet each day, and sometimes a few times per day. Or if you’re blister prone (like me) and you have to apply your preferred blister strategy each morning just to get through the day, you’ll recognise what a drag this is – day in, day out!

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ENGO Patches reduce friction by reducing the coefficient of friction. Not by a little, by a lot! And they do this even moist conditions, like it invariably is inside your shoe. Take a look at these bar graphs – ENGO is the smallest bar in both. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s wet or dry. In essence, they take moisture out of the equation. Blue ENGO Patches (PTFE Patches) used by an ultramarathon runner. Image credit: Ian Corless Wrapping up This has become the gold standard for longevity in blister prevention. And it has taken blister management for the following scenarios to a whole new level: PTFE, also known as Teflon, is a synthetic fluoropolymer that is known for its unique combination of properties. It is highly resistant to chemicals, high temperatures, and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any solid material. These properties make PTFE an ideal material for use in various industrial, medical and consumer applications, including the management of friction blisters of the foot.PTFE is also used in a wide range of medical and industrial applications, including as a graft material in surgery, as a coating on catheters and in gaskets, seals, and bearings. ENGO Blister Patches prevent foot blisters in the best way possible, in my opinion. They're extremely durable, don't adversely effect the fit of your shoe, and maintain "good friction" so your foot still has traction in your shoe. While there's no single product, technique or strategy that is best for every blister at every anatomical location in every situation, ENGO Patches come the closest to being just that. ENGO Blister Patches work by doing one thing only - but they do it well. That is, they reduce the coefficient of friction (COF). Some blisters are small, like a blister on the outside of your pinky toe. You’d use a Small Oval Patch for this. Others can be huge, like blisters across the whole ball of your foot. You’d use the Rectangle Patch for this. That’s why ENGO Blister Patches come in 4 shapes and sizes. What's more, you can cut the patches with scissors to any size or shape you like. Read this useful resource to learn more about how to choose the right ENGO Patch and tips on how to apply it to your footwear so that you’re getting the most out of it. One of the key benefits of ENGO Blister Patches is that they adhere to the shoe, rather than the skin, and last for weeks to months, sometimes even years! This makes them a cost-effective and convenient solution for people who are prone to developing friction blisters and always on the go. The other outstanding feature of ENGO’s PTFE patches is they are extremely thin, and therefore don’t adversely affect shoe fit. This is particularly convenient in ultra-endurance activities like multiday hiking (like walking the Camino) and ultramarathon events where swelling of the feet is common.