FEATURES & BENEFITS

Blisters on the feet seem inevitable when running ultra long distances. Runners have tried everything to prevent blisters including old favorites such as Vaseline®, powders and tape. These home remedies may help for a short period of time, but are not effective over long distances.

While distance running, feet get hot and perspire, causing socks to become wet. Moisture significantly increases friction (stickiness) between socks and skin. The higher the friction, the greater the chance of getting blisters. Higher friction limits skin surface movement, but still allows inner tissue movement causing a shearing effect. This physically separates the two layers which fill with fluid, forming a blister.

Drymax Maximum Protection Running socks were designed to prevent blisters during triathlons, marathons and ultra-long distance runs. In addition, they will help people who are just prone to getting blisters. Maximum Protection Running socks are made using the patented Blister Guard® system. This system incorporates Friction Free® Profilen® fibers throughout the entire foot area of the sock. Profilen’s chemical name is Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE has the lowest Coefficient of Friction of any solid material.

Socks are not the only cause of blisters; therefore no sock can prevent all blisters.