(くつず)

くつずれ
noun
shoe blister; chafing from shoes
healthclothing
1. shoe blister; chafing from shoes; shoe sore
A blister, sore, or abrasion on the foot caused by friction from ill-fitting or new shoes. A common problem when breaking in new footwear.
I got a blister from my new shoes.
靴擦(くつず)(いた)くて(ある)けない
The shoe blister hurts so much that I can't walk.
To prevent blisters, it's better to gradually break in new shoes.

Usage

A very practical, everyday word. Most commonly occurs with (あたら)しい(くつ) (new shoes) or 革靴(かわぐつ) (leather shoes). Blisters typically form on the heel or sides of the foot.

Forms

(くつ) (shoes) + ()れ (rubbing, chafing — from the verb ()れる).

Common collocations