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Product Description
BAND-AID Friction Block Stick has a lubricating formula that glides on smoothly to instantly reduce rubbing on skin. It forms an invisible barrier, making it ideal for open shoes, and provides an easy, non-messy application
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I will say I did not use this in the recommended way, for shoe blisters, because I tend not to keeps shoes that cause blisters. What I did want this for, I am almost embarassed to say is chafing in other areas. I don't consider myself overweight, but by darned if my upper inner thighs don't chafe like crazy when I sweat. It has been to the point that I felt like my skin was ripping off and I get actual swelling in the chafed area. I thought this might help, so I applied it and it worked like a charm for me. What was also helpful and hopefully not a fluke was that my shorts did not seems to ride up as much between my legs. The container is smaller than a travel size deoderant but pretty much is used in the same way. I wish I could review how it works with shoe blisters but like I said, I have no shoes that cause blisters, but I do like how it works with chafing and it would be my guess it would work well.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I wanted to give this product to my daughter for a serious review of its effectiveness. This is her take on the item.
As a dancer majoring in ballet at university, I wanted to try out Band-Aid's new Friction Block Stick to see if it would help prevent me from getting blisters from my pointe shoes.
When I received this product, the first positive aspects that I noticed were its small compact size, no mess simple design, and its good smell. The actual application of the product, however, was somewhat awkward and felt much like putting deodorant on my feet and toes. I did not sense any significant change in the feel or friction of my shoes, but I do believe it helped a bit. The only other downside to this product was that it cannot be applied on blisters or open sores which is disappointing to me because these are the areas that I would most want to protect from friction.
Overall, I think this product would be good for the average shoe wearer whose shoes don't fit perfectly, someone who is wearing new shoes for the first time, or a lady putting on heels before a big night out. If you are looking for serious coverage, though, it looks like the plain old band-aid is still the best way to go.
As a dancer majoring in ballet at university, I wanted to try out Band-Aid's new Friction Block Stick to see if it would help prevent me from getting blisters from my pointe shoes.
When I received this product, the first positive aspects that I noticed were its small compact size, no mess simple design, and its good smell. The actual application of the product, however, was somewhat awkward and felt much like putting deodorant on my feet and toes. I did not sense any significant change in the feel or friction of my shoes, but I do believe it helped a bit. The only other downside to this product was that it cannot be applied on blisters or open sores which is disappointing to me because these are the areas that I would most want to protect from friction.
Overall, I think this product would be good for the average shoe wearer whose shoes don't fit perfectly, someone who is wearing new shoes for the first time, or a lady putting on heels before a big night out. If you are looking for serious coverage, though, it looks like the plain old band-aid is still the best way to go.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Emily Taylor
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Before I found Friction Block, I would literally put ten Band-Aids on my feet and then carry a box with me everywhere if I wanted to wear heels. Or flats. Or wedges. Or booties. I can't even wear most flip flops because I get blisters everywhere from rubber or leather straps. And strappy sandals just meant an excrutiating evening after the first few minutes. But then I discovered Friction Block and I haven't used a Band-Aid in months! My feet are blister free. You have to apply it liberally the moment you feel anything rubbing (or in my case, you know exactly where each pair of shoes will cause blisters, so I use it before I even put anything on my feet). You cannot wait until you have a blister, and you may need to reapply if your first application is very thin, but one small stick lasts a long time even with frequent applications. (Warning: It may discolor lighter fabrics; test in an inconspicuous location first.) I love this product!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Miracle worker!
I swear by this friction block stick! All those flats that I stopped wearing because of the blisters they caused are now being put to good use. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars
DOES THE JOB
I used this for a knife nick on a finger. As such, it didn't stay on for long as no bandaid can possibly withstand repetitive hand-washing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marge Teilhaber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply put, it works.
I don't often wear shoes that would cause friction (I'm a big wearer of flip flops so no heels to rub) but every so often I do get some chafing with a new pair of shoes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good to avoid blisters
I saw this product on a website and since I have very delicate feet and any shoe causes damages I decided to try it, and I'm definitely not disapointed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this!
This product is a must have - It will change your life and make walking in uncomfortable shoes a cinch! No more blisters.
Published 7 months ago by Lanceypants
5.0 out of 5 stars
pleased
Product arrived, quickly and was as described. It's a great shield from friction caused by new/old shoes and it's purse sized.
Published 10 months ago by r starr
3.0 out of 5 stars
Meh
Alright, not the greatest. Expected too much. Probably would work better with shoes that aren't too tight. Won't be buying again though
Published 11 months ago by :)
1.0 out of 5 stars
Overpriced piece of crap
Not only it is overpriced, it does not work as expected! The back of my ankle still hurts!
I compared it with petroleum jelly because they are essentially the same thing... Read more
I compared it with petroleum jelly because they are essentially the same thing... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Charlie
5.0 out of 5 stars
My wife loves it!
While I can say I do not personally use this, the wife swears by it. It sure helped to reduce the pain associates with blisters which can develop. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rich Guerin
5.0 out of 5 stars
I used this as I was transitioning to Vibram 5 Fingers
Transitioning to VFF shoes led to a couple of friction spots that were causing blisters. The friction block helped me ease into the new shoes without blistering too badly. Read more
Published 19 months ago by MJ23447
