Runners Gear Review, a website that touts “running gear reviews by runners, for runners”, recently reviewed our ENGO® blister relief product in a competitive comparison that they coined the “Blister Prevention Showdown”. A combination of factors, including price, sweat resistance, ability to help heal existing blisters and duration of effectiveness, led Runners Gear Review to […]

For optimal results, particularly when applying ENGO Blister Relief Patches or ShearBan to hiking boots, hockey skates, military boots, or any shoe linings that are difficult to adhere to, apply a little heat to the patch surface after it’s applied to the shoe or insole. The pressure sensitive adhesive softens with heat (we recommend a […]

Knowing where a blister is going to occur before an event can be challenging; especially if you don’t usually get blisters or are competing in a longer-distance event than you’re used to. We agree that it may be difficult to know just where to apply a blister patch without experiencing the tell-tale warning indicators of […]

We’re happy to announce that we’ve begun providing product sponsorship and promotional support for ultrarunner, Ryan Dexter of Wisconsin, USA. Ryan contacted us earlier this year to share his personal experience with our ENGO® Blister Prevention Patch product, saying “I absolutely love your product and it allows me to keep the same shoes and socks […]

The other day I received a copy of John Vonhof’s latest edition of Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention and Treatments for Athletes. For years, Tamarack Habilitation Technologies has consulted with John on the company’s latest advancements with its blister prevention & relief product, ENGO Blister Prevention Patches. John’s advice and continued testing of our product […]

Today I’d like to share some of the most recent media reviews of our ENGO Blister Prevention Patch product that we’ve seen over the past couple years. There’s no better way for people who are interested in a product to “experience” how the product works before buying it than reading a few product reviews. Enjoy! […]

Early in 2010 we featured a blog post, titled: Haglund’s Deformity, Bauer Bump, or Pump Bump – Non-Surgical Treatment. Today we’ll delve deeper into the subject of friction-induced skin trauma and offer a simple solution to end heel irritation for good. Hot spots, blisters, calluses and other forms of skin irritation are all-too-often misdiagnosed by […]

Earlier this year, we reported on the story of Minnesota-native, Steve Knowlton (44), who had planned a 3,500+ miles run from NW Washington to Key Largo, Florida – all to raise awareness and money for the Crohns & Colitis Foundation. We’re delighted to say that Steve did in fact complete the solo cross-country run (on […]

If you’ve been scouring the internet for some last-minute stocking stuffer ideas for friends & family, we hope you’ll consider giving the gift of blister freedom… ENGO® Blister Prevention Patches make a unique, low-cost gift idea for the active runner, hiker, basketball or football player in your family. Package options range from $8 to $48, […]