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This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Band-Aid.
I bought a new pair of dress shoes recently -- pink patent peep toe pumps (that is so much fun to say). They're adorable and they fit really well, but I'm not really a heels girl, and I hate being uncomfortable. Or maybe I'm not a heels girl because I hate being uncomfortable. Either way, I did not want those shoes to rub or pinch or do anything except be super cute.
And that's where the Band-Aid Friction Block Stick comes in.
Friction Block is a waxy stick, made up of hydrogenated vegetable oil and cetyl alcohol; you rub it over any parts of your feet where your shoes might also rub, and voila! no friction, and no blisters or sore spots. It is lightweight and has a pleasant, neutral scent; it also has no color, and doesn't stain or mark your shoes or feet.
I've used the Friction Block Stick pretty regularly over the past couple of weeks with the new peep toe pumps, my current walking shoes, and a pair of ballet flats that always rubbed in one particular spot on my heel. I'm really impressed; in every case, it left my feet feeling pampered and protected, and warded off hot spots and blisters, despite a long day of walking and standing.
Friction Block comes in a neat little stick, small enough to toss in your purse or suitcase. It's the perfect addition to a bridesmaids' basket, if you're gathering things for your attendants (aspirin, tissues, wee little lint roller, etc). It's also a nice addition to a guest room, for folks who come to visit and plan to sightsee. And of course, it's the perfect companion to those new shoes you are dying to wear, say, in Chicago in July. Just for example.
Friction Block is available at drugstores for about $7.50. Johnson and Johnson very kindly sent me a sample; my feet say thank you.
Karen at the Makeup and Beauty Blog is using her Band-Aid Friction Stick to make her flip flops more comfortable. Kristi Gustafsen at On the Edge is also a fan. But Angela at The Budget Fashionista is not a fan: "For upwards of $7, it just didn’t do the trick well enough or long enough to bother."
