Blisters.

Let us not mince words. They suck. So why is it that none of the rocket scientists out there has come up with a decent remedy?

Turns out someone has.

Surfers.

BodyGlide, a product normally used to prevent wetsuits from chafing, happens to be the best thing for blisters since, well, shoelessness. Testimonial: A friend slid a little on her feet before stepping into some painfully stylish stilettos, then went out and danced all night. Guess what? Nary a blister in sight.

The wonder stuff comes in a deodorant-like stick and forms a protective barrier, keeping feet — or whatever body part you apply it to — well lubricated and chafe-free.

So ride the wave. Just do us all a favor: Try not to trip.

Available online at ems.com.