My mother has diabetes and walking barefoot on the sand invites too much risk but she'd need some traction on the heels-do these provide that?
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My son wore them to play sand soccer in them. They worked great. Then he went into the ocean wearing them.
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Yes. The neoprene heel, sole, and toe provide the traction of a standard-issue beach flipflop or better. Because the footwear is sock-like, it will shape to the contour of the wearer's feet and give better traction than just a hard-soled, plank-like flipflop. I wore these to play beach ultimate frisbee and they worked out very, very well. They kept my feet protected from hot sand, and lacerations from shells and other debris.
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I think these would definitely provide the traction your mother is looking for and are probably easier to walk in than standard flip flops or similar beach footwear. My daughter played five games in the sand with these and said they gave her great traction. Didn't have any punctures from debris on the beach either which I'm sure is the most important thing for your mother.
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There really isn't any traction on these. They are more like socks with a very thin rubbery bottom allowing you to grip the sand as you're playing volleyball. I do really love these, unfortunately I don't think that they would give your mom what she needs.
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If the Sand Sock by itself doesn't provide enough traction, you might consider having your mother wear the Sand Socks under a pair of sandals. She will get the protection from the sand as well as have a great platform for traction. I find that with cotton socks some if the sand still gets through the cotton and can cause chaffing issues. I wear my Sand Socks under my sandals without any issues at all. I initially purchased them to wear inside my dive boots but soon found they were great for much more than that.
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I would say no..only 20&12Separate point. can you identify shoe depths that will accommodate thick inserts for diabetics with foot nerropathy?.
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You can as long as your foot placement is correct. Heels only. Ive done it before. But I would still use shoes.
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No, they won't help for that purpose. You might look at the gel foot pads put out by Dr Scholl. Most of the major drug store chains carry Dr Scholl products.
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I'm not sure. They aren't cushioned at all. But, if you have a Morton's Neuroma they could be helpful.
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I used the silipos. It helps but barely. It mostly helps with the level of discomfort of certain shoes.
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You cannot walk with them on. They are small so you can take them with you somewhere but they slide in between your toes to stretch them so you would not be able to wear shoes over them.
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Short answer is yes. I found a footrest to be very helpful for longtime standing comfort.
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No you can not wear shoes with them. I can walk with them in the house. I often put them on at night for an hour or so while watching tv or when I go to bed. They do take some getting used to so you may only be able to do short time amounts at first
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Kim, I do not know your specific situation/need. If you simply need more height then 2 of these in the same shoe would give you that, however, I do not believe they would work in sandals if there is an open heel. If you are attempting to simply elevate & have no medical reason I would suggest you not use these. You can purchase shoes with heels. Hope this is helpful. Mike R. :>)
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Since I don't suffer from PF, I can't say yes/no w any certainty; however, they do offer compression around the heel and lower ankle, so it *seems* to me like they would help.
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If she has severe problems with balance and stability, I would recommend that she use a walker instead. There are situations that necessitate my use of the walker over the Hurricane. Flat terrain, hard surfaces such as hardwood or carpet are user friendly, but walking over grassy areas does not give me stability I need, especially if I am tired or am experiencing a lot of pain. The price is reasonable enough for you to order the cane and see how she functions as she uses it. Returns are usually pretty with Amazon. Good luck to your grandmother. The Hurricane is much safer than the four pronged canes that can trip someone. If she has severe problems with balance and stability, I would recommend that she use a walker instead. There are situations that necessitate my use of the walker over the Hurricane. Flat terrain, hard surfaces such as hardwood or carpet are user friendly, but walking over grassy areas does not give me stability I need, especially if I am tired or am experiencing a lot of pain. The price is reasonable enough for you to order the cane and see how she functions as she uses it. Returns are usually pretty with Amazon. Good luck to your grandmother. The Hurricane is much safer than the four... » Read More If she has severe problems with balance and stability, I would recommend that she use a walker instead. There are situations that necessitate my use of the walker over the Hurricane. Flat terrain, hard surfaces such as hardwood or carpet are user friendly, but walking over grassy areas does not give me stability I need, especially if I am tired or am experiencing a lot of pain. The price is reasonable enough for you to order the cane and see how she functions as she uses it. Returns are usually pretty with Amazon. Good luck to your grandmother. The Hurricane is much safer than the four pronged canes that can trip someone. « Show Less
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these are for me, her husband, I usually don't wear high heels so i'm unable to answer the question. I can say they work very well in my shoes
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yes it would be comfortable to walk on barefoot. a baby could crawl on it however it is a little rough and is a hard surface, i would not allow my grand babay to crawl on it
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I got a large. My shoe size is 12. Fits perfectly. You'll probably want a medium. For beach, I haven't tried. It might work, but I doubt it will be comfortable. It has moving parts, and if sand gets inside there, it probably won't be good. I do know somebody who has used a non-active ankle brace on sand (one of those cloth ones with lots of laces), and he says it was manageable, but the sand got everywhere.
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Works for me!! The heel is padded & I get immediate relief. Of course, I am not on my feet 8 hours a day but it's worth a try!
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I used WalkFit Orthotics and night splints Medium PLANTAR FASCITIS Night SPLINT (Colors may vary) It took awhile, but the plantar fasciitis that I'd suffered with for two or three years cleared up. Word to the wise: Don't wear cute shoes with no cushioning or arch support. . . No matter how pretty they are. I'm treating again. I only wore them for one day for my son's wedding. Price of beauty, I guess. ;o)