Although we are already bouncing around the office in eager anticipation of rescuing our flip flops from the back of the wardrobe, we must not forget that our toots aren't as excited.

Because with the warm sunshine comes a plague of blisters from those evil straps our sexy warrior-woman Gladiators will be giving us.

Yet have no fear because I have found a way for you to wear your Gladiators and keep your feet sweet too.

Compeed’s Blister Plasters, £4.39 (they come in small, medium and toe size) are my favourite product of the year. Officially.

You can put these skin-coloured gel patches over any blister, regardless of whether they’ve burst, and they’ll stay put and even heal your sore spot.

These healing pads stay put for five days before they loosen themselves and leave you with healed skin underneath.

They’ve been the first product in years that have actually made it to the ‘limited-space- emergency-beauty-bag’ in my handbag.

And for all those faithful thong sandal wearers lurking out there, I have just the treat for you - Scholl’s Flip Flop Strips.

These little life-savers wrap around the toe post of any sandal, providing relief before blisters appear, making them perfect for the beginning of summer when your feet are still adjusting to the fit of your new shoes.

Both these blister-beating beauty bits will have you thinking twice before prancing out of the house only to be left blistered and bruised a few hours later.

So before rushing out to enjoy the sunshine, spare a thought for your hard-working feet.