heel to heel/toe to toe, or heel to toe/toe to heel when setting stride length? I've seen a couple posts here with conflicting information. Some people said to measure toe to toe or heel to heel.Another post said measure heel to toe or toe to heel, otherwise you're recounting a foot and will get the wrong measurements.Does anyone know which is correct?Also, I don't have a tape measurer. Is there another way I can count my stride length, or do I need to go out and buy one? heel to heel/toe to toe, or heel to toe/toe to heel when setting stride length? I've seen a couple posts here with conflicting information. Some people said to measure toe to toe or heel to... » Read More heel to heel/toe to toe, or heel to toe/toe to heel when setting stride length? I've seen a couple posts here with conflicting information. Some people said to measure toe to toe or heel to heel.Another post said measure heel to toe or toe to heel, otherwise you're recounting a foot and will get the wrong measurements.Does anyone know which is correct?Also, I don't have a tape measurer. Is there another way I can count my stride length, or do I need to go out and buy one? « Show Less
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Toe to toe or heel to heel is correct. Toe to heel or heel to toe is bad. You can get the stride length by going to a football field (maybe behind the high school). Walk a straight line from one goal to the other (100 yards=300 feet=3600") and count your steps. 3600/number of steps = stride length in inches. No football field? Walk the inner lane of a 1/4 mile track and count steps. 1/4 mile=1320 feet=15840 inches. 15840/steps=stride length in inches.
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I used my hand-held GPS to determine my step length. I walked until the GPS indicated one mile. Then read the number of steps off the ped. Divided those steps into the mile (5280 X 12; divided that by the number of steps) From that, I entered the step length into the ped. The next time I walked, I carried the GPS again, and compared both. Very close.
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I am not much taller with short legs. 28" pant legs mine is set for 2'6". This is one of those things that sounds complicated but is very simple. Go out side on the sidewalk with a felt pen and walk with your regular walking step. Stop dead as you are walking, in the middle of a regular step. Make a felt pen mark in front of the toe each foot and use a tape measure and measure the distance between the marks and you've got the number you need to put into the pedometer. Hope this helps you.
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In my posts in Aug. and Sept. 2008 I discribe how do it. They are probably a little to simple but that is how I do it. I like the yard stick method the best.
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I dont know how to do this -can i just use a rough idea? Im 5'4, take average steps, and just need to throw a number in there....
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It has been well over a year since we ordered our Icetrekkers. I remember it was a hard decision on size selection with only the size info at Amazon. I suggest going to the manufacturer web site for help with sizing(www.icetrekkers.com/product/chains). The style of shoe or boot and the outer size will determine the fit for your foot size. We found that following the sizing chart at the manufacturer's web site gave us the right sizes. There is a lot of stretch in the rubber band to keep then on securely and it takes some work to get them on, especially the first time. Fortunately we have not had to use them a lot, but they have lived up to our expectations. Good luck. It has been well over a year since we ordered our Icetrekkers. I remember it was a hard decision on size selection with only the size info at Amazon. I suggest going to the manufacturer web site for help with sizing(www.icetrekkers.com/product/chains). The style of shoe or boot and the outer size will determine the fit for your foot size. We found that following the sizing chart at the manufacturer's web site gave us the right sizes. There is a lot of stretch in the rubber band to keep then on securely and it takes some work to get them on, especially the first time. Fortunately we... » Read More It has been well over a year since we ordered our Icetrekkers. I remember it was a hard decision on size selection with only the size info at Amazon. I suggest going to the manufacturer web site for help with sizing(www.icetrekkers.com/product/chains). The style of shoe or boot and the outer size will determine the fit for your foot size. We found that following the sizing chart at the manufacturer's web site gave us the right sizes. There is a lot of stretch in the rubber band to keep then on securely and it takes some work to get them on, especially the first time. Fortunately we have not had to use them a lot, but they have lived up to our expectations. Good luck. « Show Less
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The YogaToes Gems have an open design at the top of the toes, allowing more flexibility for different sized feet. That's why they only come in one size whereas the original YogaToes are completely enclosing each toe and must come in different sizes to accommodate different foot sizes. I'm getting these as I'm hoping less rigidity will mean more give as I'm worried about the arthritis in my big toes getting aggravated and inflamed by using these but I am concerned my women's sized 12 WW foot may still not fit well. Of course, flexibility means you're giving up absolute correct toe alignment, just be aware. The YogaToes Gems have an open design at the top of the toes, allowing more flexibility for different sized feet. That's why they only come in one size whereas the original YogaToes are completely enclosing each toe and must come in different sizes to accommodate different foot sizes. I'm getting these as I'm hoping less rigidity will mean more give as I'm worried about the arthritis in my big toes getting aggravated and inflamed by using these but I am concerned my women's sized 12 WW foot may still not fit well. Of course, flexibility means you're giving up absolute correct toe alignment,... » Read More The YogaToes Gems have an open design at the top of the toes, allowing more flexibility for different sized feet. That's why they only come in one size whereas the original YogaToes are completely enclosing each toe and must come in different sizes to accommodate different foot sizes. I'm getting these as I'm hoping less rigidity will mean more give as I'm worried about the arthritis in my big toes getting aggravated and inflamed by using these but I am concerned my women's sized 12 WW foot may still not fit well. Of course, flexibility means you're giving up absolute correct toe alignment, just be aware. « Show Less
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Best to measure the diameter of your lower leg. Example: Diameter of 12-13" bought Small. I went for the smaller size for fear it would stretch after wear. Hasn't stretched after wear.
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The maximum amount of rubber should hit the ground behind you, when your arm is extended back, so the "toe" of the tip extends toward the back. The "heel" points forward. See the photos at: http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/walking-workouts-nordic-walking-poles?page=2
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No. The unit will compute your stride length and it is pretty accurate. If you think that there is a problem with the stride length there is a feature where you can manually set it.
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It did not work for me...the heel of my foot woul;d hit it as I rode so I had to return it. (I have a size15 shoe) It may have been OK if my foot was a couple inches shorter?
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Sure, yes. It's only designed to protect your heel, and does not extend to the toes. So you shouldn't have to worry about shoe size (length). I think this will work just fine for you.
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I also wear it on the second toe to separate it from the big toe. I don't think shoe size is all that important. I have average size toes!
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I don't think this would be useful for stretching a shoe lengthwise. This product is primarily for stretching out the toe box (so your toes don't get so crushed together).
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On mine, it is the inside diameter where your toe goes. The good points are the fact that you can cut it to any shape to make it fit and there is plenty of it. You will find it lasting a long time. Your name suggest you have big feet. If so, you might want a larger size. If one is not available I'm sure you can find a way to make this work for you. It definitely protects the top of your toes, which is why I ordered it.
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I believe you need to order the wide model. Not sure it is available and I have no idea how wide you foot is. I can tell you my foot fit with extra space on the tip.Hope it helps.
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I wear a 6 1/2" woman's shoe and I got a medium. I believed I followed the guide on my initial order. Get a couple of them so You can always have one on while one is washing! The first 2-3 weeks I wore my constantly now i have so much relief that I go a couple days without it. Best thing I ever bought for my feet. Get good support shoes as well.
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Yes, you can most certainly set your own stride length. I hope you didn't throw away the instructions. (I'd have to go to my stash of those things to help you out.) Once you measure the length you are instructed to walk, use your own stride length and set the pedometer for the number of steps. If I remember correctly you can set miles or at least convert your steps to miles using the formula provided.
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I guess it depends on where your feet hurt. My Morton's Neuroma is between the 3rd & 4th toe on the ball of my foot. The pad is slightly towards the pinky toe and the larger end is at the top of the ball of the foot not quite touching the toes. I also have Achilles tendonitis and I wear a pad on the heel of my foot with the larger end touching the heel. I hope this helps. ;-)
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Likely best to go larger as if it is too small, it won't cover the span of the foot. Just be sure when trimming to make sure the arch support is in the correct place. This being said, there are supports that do not go the length of the foot and stop somewhere under the sole of the foot, but from my experience, you can feel the ledge and this was uncomfortable for me. The size I purchased was a bit big for my foot/shoe (I wear a 6.5/7 and purchased the 6.5-8) and I thought it was a tight squeeze to fit into my shoe but after several wearings, it molded very nicely to fit my feet.
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I would get a longer one. I had the bunion surgery...twice. First time they put in a pin and I had a surgical shoe; a short one would have worked. The pin slipped and the next one was a cast up to my knee so I would would have needed a longer one.