Towards the end of 2013 I was contacted by a representative from FootKinetics asking if I’d like to try one of their protective foot cream products. RunGoo sounded like something that would be useful to me, so after a quick “Sure, I’d love to…” email, they promptly shipped out a 3oz Starter Size tube which I received just a few days later.
RunGoo is unique in that it prevents blisters by providing a friction barrier between the skin and sock, and works just as effectively in both wet and dry conditions. The cream is meant to be applied right from the specially designed application tube – simply squeeze the tube and rub the applicator over your foot taking care to cover any problem areas. The longer your run/workout, the thicker you apply the cream.
I’ve used RunGoo on all of my recent long runs, both on and off road, including December’s Seashore Nature Trail 50K and last week’s 31 mile training run. Aside from a tiny blister on the tip of two toes, I’ve experienced zero issues and am enjoying having “Happy Feet”. Note to self: I should probably take more time to correctly apply the cream to my toes, as I tend to just concentrate on the sole and heel area.
The cream felt a bit weird at first to be honest – nothing awful, just a little bit waxy. The more I’ve used it, the less weird it feels. Good stuff!
RunGoo is available in 2 sizes. The 3oz Starter Size currently retails for $9.99, with the larger 5.5oz size available for $16.99. FootKinetics also sell 3 other products – HikeGoo, WalkGoo and SilkStep – the only difference being the relative percentage of hard versus soft waxes in each product’s formulation. For example, HikeGoo has the most hard wax and will last in the harsh environment of a boot on an all-day climb.
Full product details and availibility can be found at the FootKinetics web site.
Both sizes of RunGoo can also be purchased at Amazon.com. Be sure to check out the what other customers are saying about the product too. Six out of six 5-Star reviews is pretty impressive!
Anyone else used the FootKinetics products? What are your tricks of the trade for keeping blisters at bay?