Blister Wool – Raw
About the sheep The black wool is from my friend Kristina down the road. Like me, her sheep were rescued – and she’s rolling solo on a farm and finding it a bit tough right now. The white wool is from my freeloading arseholes friends �� (you can see Tony Baa-Baa, Ed Shearin and Woolly Nelson in that photo that should be an album cover for lambs… The others came later). It was taken 8 years ago and I still question my choices. Anyhoo – we’re both softies and think our sheep don’t owe us anything — but it’s bloody hard to keep them fed in a drought. The white wool is slightly thicker with lanolin (and grime but I refuse to speak further on the matter). Meanwhile, black wool is considered ‘low value’ – mainly cos it’s hard to dye and fashion does not approve. But hey, if you’re jamming in between your terrifying toes, do you even care? Also, black sheep of the world – represent �� Why it works People have been stuffing raw wool in their boots forever — because it: Cushions hot spots Absorbs moisture without collapsing Reduces friction (the actual blister-causing bastard) The lanolin is still there, the fibres are still springy and nothing’s been “improved” into uselessness. What it is 100% raw wool from our own rescued sheep Unwashed, unprocessed, and properly feral Hand packed on our farm Plastic-free muslin bag Reusable until it’s truly done for Yes, it smells like sheep – because it is sheep. What it’s not Not synthetic Not sterilised Not blended Not pretty Not bullshit If you want something clinical and disposable, the synthetic aisle is over there. How to use it Pull off a small pinch Tease it out lightly (don’t wad it into a sad little ball) Place directly on the hot spot or weave it between toes Sock on Go forth and run.. or hike… you weirdo �� Adjust as needed. Your feet will tell you when you’ve nailed it. Sizes 30g – Day hikes, runs, and the cautiously curious 100g – Ultras, thru-hikes, and people who understand preparedness
