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# **blister balm**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 24% of clicks), but a small market ($83K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 21Growth 41Conversion 34Competition 91Returns 81Price range 65Avg price 80Brand share 86Review moat 24Quality gap 24

**Competition**

**Great****24%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Great****49%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Returns**

**Great****1.7%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$16.87**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$7.40–$29.07**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Growth**

**Okay****+13.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Conversion**

**Okay****2.8%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****6,351.75**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$83K**

$83K/yr · 178K searches

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (24% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**37 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**80**

**Top-5 brand share**

**49%**

**Open market**

**44%**

- Champion12% - Reebok12% - suaskk11% - Hylaea8% - Heyoboy7% - Lapulas7%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$2K4%$3K6%$5K8%$7K101001K10K100K1.0M Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 99 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![suaskk Womens Athletic Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Ankle Socks 5 Pairs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Xtjz5HksL.jpg)**suaskk Womens Athletic Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Ankle Socks 5 Pairs**suaskk**$16.32**4.7★5,479 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLXHYY9) [2![Lapulas Athletic Ankle Socks Low Cut Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Tab Sports Socks for Men and Women 6Pairs (White M)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-gsOOarNL.jpg)**Lapulas Athletic Ankle Socks Low Cut Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Tab Sports Socks for Men and Women 6Pairs (White M)**Lapulas**$14.93**4.6★12,076 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089VXHHT3) [3![BERING Womens Athletic Running Cushioned Ankle Socks Size 6-9 White 6 Pairs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Mv02XaYqS.jpg)**BERING Womens Athletic Running Cushioned Ankle Socks Size 6-9 White 6 Pairs**BERING**$16.76**4.8★17,113 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714C6XBD) [4![suaskk Womens Athletic Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Ankle Socks 5 Pairs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iukW1qshL.jpg)**suaskk Womens Athletic Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Ankle Socks 5 Pairs**suaskk**$16.36**4.7★5,479 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLXXPWW) [5![Dr. Scholls Women Advanced Relief Blisterguard - 2 & 3 Pair Packs Non-binding Cushioned Moisture Management Socks Black 4-10 US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41inM9ijjfL.jpg)**Dr. Scholls Women Advanced Relief Blisterguard - 2 & 3 Pair Packs Non-binding Cushioned Moisture Management Socks Black 4-10 US**Dr. Scholl's**$10.22**4.5★1,849 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093LQQC48)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Jeasona Womens Golf Ankle Socks Golf Gifts for Women Funny Accessories for Golfers 5-Pack White Cotton Athletic Sports Socks 6-9](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XEuvqW1mL.jpg)**Jeasona Womens Golf Ankle Socks Golf Gifts for Women Funny Accessories for Golfers 5-Pack White Cotton Athletic Sports Socks 6-9**Jeasona**$16.01**28 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRVC96KZ) [![SukModen Ankle Running Socks Womens 6/12 Pairs Cushioned Athletic Sport Quarter Socks Breathable Moisture Wicking Light Compression 6 White 8-11](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316VWkvsvJL.jpg)**SukModen Ankle Running Socks Womens 6/12 Pairs Cushioned Athletic Sport Quarter Socks Breathable Moisture Wicking Light Compression 6 White 8-11**SukModen**$10.91**245 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKDNBFS2) [![floconssy Ankle Socks for Women Bamboo Viscose White Cushioned Running Socks Low Cut Athletic Short Footies with Heel Tab 5 Pairs Size 6-9](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rmDX3vM1L.jpg)**floconssy Ankle Socks for Women Bamboo Viscose White Cushioned Running Socks Low Cut Athletic Short Footies with Heel Tab 5 Pairs Size 6-9**floconssy**$10.31**229 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJ65MM39) [![Niorasen Ankle Socks for Women 6 Pairs Cushioned Cotton Athletic Running Socks with Arch Support Anti-Blister Moisture Wicking Breathable Low Cut Sports Socks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OHSBJGQ8L.jpg)**Niorasen Ankle Socks for Women 6 Pairs Cushioned Cotton Athletic Running Socks with Arch Support Anti-Blister Moisture Wicking Breathable Low Cut Sports Socks**Niorasen**$9.54**610 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHYBLLF8) [![Niorasen Ankle Socks for Women 6 Pairs Cushioned Cotton Athletic Running Socks with Arch Support Anti-Blister Moisture Wicking Breathable Low Cut Sports Socks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OHSBJGQ8L.jpg)**Niorasen Ankle Socks for Women 6 Pairs Cushioned Cotton Athletic Running Socks with Arch Support Anti-Blister Moisture Wicking Breathable Low Cut Sports Socks**Niorasen**$10.41**610 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHY844D2)

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### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Jeasona Womens Golf Ankle Socks Golf Gifts for Women Funny Accessories for Golfers 5-Pack White Cotton Athletic Sports Socks 6-9](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XEuvqW1mL.jpg)**Jeasona Womens Golf Ankle Socks Golf Gifts for Women Funny Accessories for Golfers 5-Pack White Cotton Athletic Sports Socks 6-9**Jeasona**$16.01**4.8★**▲ 69%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRVC96KZ) [![SukModen Ankle Running Socks Womens 6/12 Pairs Cushioned Athletic Sport Quarter Socks Breathable Moisture Wicking Light Compression 6 White 8-11](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316VWkvsvJL.jpg)**SukModen Ankle Running Socks Womens 6/12 Pairs Cushioned Athletic Sport Quarter Socks Breathable Moisture Wicking Light Compression 6 White 8-11**SukModen**$10.91**4.6★**▲ 65%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKDNBFS2) [![Niorasen Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks for Men & Women Thick Cushioned Anti-Blister Moisture-Wicking Seamless 3 Pairs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-IqAmrZWL.jpg)**Niorasen Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks for Men & Women Thick Cushioned Anti-Blister Moisture-Wicking Seamless 3 Pairs**Niorasen**$13.33**4.6★**▲ 65%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPFJCLDD) [![Reebok Womens Socks - 6 Pack Quarter Cut Moisture Wicking Stretch Performance Cushioned Socks for Women (Sizes: 4-10) Size 4-10 All Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41efL-IyzOL.jpg)**Reebok Womens Socks - 6 Pack Quarter Cut Moisture Wicking Stretch Performance Cushioned Socks for Women (Sizes: 4-10) Size 4-10 All Black**Reebok**$14.80**4.7★**▲ 65%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBRV3ZFQ) [![Niorasen Ankle Socks for Women 6 Pairs Cushioned Cotton Athletic Running Socks with Arch Support Anti-Blister Moisture Wicking Breathable Low Cut Sports Socks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OHSBJGQ8L.jpg)**Niorasen Ankle Socks for Women 6 Pairs Cushioned Cotton Athletic Running Socks with Arch Support Anti-Blister Moisture Wicking Breathable Low Cut Sports Socks**Niorasen**$9.54**4.7★**▲ 64%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHYBLLF8)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +13.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

5K3KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.1×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Comfort-Overall**25%

*“Comfortable to wear”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“Excellent fit”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“they offer solid quality”*

**Soft Feel**7%

*“Soft and fluffy,”*

**Thickness**5%

*“Nice thickness”*

**Color**5%

*“Color is cute”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Great deal”*

**Cushion**3%

*“Right amount of cushion”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**2%

*“Great for workout”*

**Breathability**2%

*“Comfortable and breathable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**13%

*“Runs Large”*

**Thickness**9%

*“Very Thick”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Not well made”*

**Gap/Hole**5%

*“already a hole in the toe”*

**Durability**5%

*“Fall apart easily”*

**Compression**4%

*“Not good for compression socks”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Material tears easily”*

**Cushion**2%

*“No cushion”*

**Ankle Support**2%

*“Tight at ankles”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“the price is overpriced”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**28%

**Feet Fit**14%

**Length**13%

**Thin**6%

**Ankle Support**6%

**Material Quality**5%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Thickness**4%

**Cushion**3%

**Color**2%