Conventions involve enormous amounts of standing and walking. Foot care makes the difference between enjoying your day and limping through it.
The single best convention foot care decision is choosing appropriate footwear. Character accuracy matters, but 8 hours in completely unsuitable shoes will end your convention early.
Gel insoles, moleskin, and blister-prevention padding can be added to almost any shoes. Apply before the convention, not after blisters develop.
Foot elevation, cold therapy, and a foot massage after a convention day accelerate recovery and prepare you for day two.
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Prioritize actual comfort and arch support over character accuracy for the shoe itself — cover or modify a comfortable base shoe to look accurate rather than wearing an unmodified accurate shoe that isn't built for 8+ hours of standing and walking.
Apply moleskin or blister-prevention tape to known friction points before putting shoes on, not after you feel a hot spot. Break in any new footwear well before the convention rather than wearing it for the first time on the day.
Elevating your feet, a short cold soak or ice pack, and gentle stretching all help. Compression socks worn during the day itself also reduce swelling and next-day soreness for cosplayers doing multi-day events.