I see in the description that the support is in the mid-foot area for plantar faciitis. As my planar pain is in the heel, will these support the heel?
296568
The sock in general does not provide support. Doubtful that it would provide heel support. That said, they are very comfortable socks, with slightly more than average cushioning.
296569
The support provided in the middle of my foot helped with the heel pain I experienced, but it did not get rid of it. Wearing these socks with shoes that have good arch support is what really helped me. My best explanation for the benefits of these socks is my feet feel good when wearing them (which is a large part of the battle), although good shoes are what helps mine the most.
296570
I have pain in the heel also but it is all associated with your arch of your foot where your fascia takes off and attaches to your heel. It supports it good but it isn't going to take the pain away.
296571
I did not find much support for plantar faciitis in this sock even in the arch where my pain was. Having said that, this is a very nice sock that I will use for aerobics since my pain is now gone. Regular exercise and icing is what solved my problem.
296572
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.
870711
I am not sure for flat feet, but my podiatrist highly recommended them for my plantar fascitis(heel pain). I haven't tried them yet, due to just having foot surgery 10 days ago, but this is what I have to wear along with New Balance sneakers when I am allowed to wear shoes again in about a month.
1879813
It doesn't go very high. I wouldn't say it protects the heel. They are also much thinner in the front, which is odd, since they do have nice support for the rest of the foot. I am not sure I would buy them again.
960510
I originally bought them to help strengthen my feet with symptoms of weakness and discomfort on the top but never really got into a good regimen.Then came the plantar facsiitis with heel spurs on one foot. Right now using the foot wakers I want to say yes they help stretch and strengthen the foot and also break up the scar tissue. I would recommend and wish you success with happy feet again!
1312498
I would say they have normal padding in the area you mentioned. I would suggest inserts that address that area of the foot. Hope that helps.
1934213
They will help with the pain but it is not going to cure the issue, they did help with my foot pain
916111
You can wear them in clogs with somewhat of a heel.area. They are amazing and have saved me foot pain for over a year. I think after a while they wear down so you will need a new pair. Love them!!!
2105426
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!
2008989
There is good arch support; there is not what I would call metatarsal support, if you mean extra padding or contouring in metatarsal area.
1156178
It does help to protect your feet from sores, but if you have heel pain besides a doctor's prescription, i would recommend the SKIL CARE FLOAT HEEL PROTECTOR from Prime Discount in Amazon, i got both "booties" both are good, but because my mother developed sores in the big toe and heel, she is diabetic and bedridden, it was better to keep the heel free of pressure and avoid pain. The DMI comforting heel is very good to protect your feet from sores,but if those sores are spreading and causing too much pain in your heel i would suggest the float heel protector.My mother has both protectors (different one in each foot) and there is a lot of improvement. It does help to protect your feet from sores, but if you have heel pain besides a doctor's prescription, i would recommend the SKIL CARE FLOAT HEEL PROTECTOR from Prime Discount in Amazon, i got both "booties" both are good, but because my mother developed sores in the big toe and heel, she is diabetic and bedridden, it was better to keep the heel free of pressure and avoid pain. The DMI comforting heel is very good to protect your feet from sores,but if those sores are spreading and causing too much pain in your heel i would suggest the float heel protector.My mother has both... » Read More It does help to protect your feet from sores, but if you have heel pain besides a doctor's prescription, i would recommend the SKIL CARE FLOAT HEEL PROTECTOR from Prime Discount in Amazon, i got both "booties" both are good, but because my mother developed sores in the big toe and heel, she is diabetic and bedridden, it was better to keep the heel free of pressure and avoid pain. The DMI comforting heel is very good to protect your feet from sores,but if those sores are spreading and causing too much pain in your heel i would suggest the float heel protector.My mother has both protectors (different one in each foot) and there is a lot of improvement. « Show Less
621400
Yes, I wear this support all day/everyday for walking support. It is very comfortable, better than most. I have several walking supports types as I have a condition called "drop foot". This is as good as I have found, regardless of price. Good Luck!
870458
I find they're more for adding comfort than arch support. There was an uncomfortable raised spot that was bugging the middle of my foot so I switched the left and right and wore them opposite. I'm guessing maybe that was the arch part.
1038663
Hello I am not positive what the support level would be but I was very heavy, am very flat footed, plus my ankles have given up and are weak. Wearing these supports help me exercise and get through an eight hour day, I hope this helps.
2281355
I can't say. All I know is that I have less foot and arch pain when I wear them. I would google "fallen arches" and "arch supports" to research the matter. All I know is they work for me, and they are cheaper on Amazon than in the local stores.
8964
If you are looking for a defined arch support this would not work. They are a very thin gel insert. They have placed the gel and designed the bottom just right to relieve certain pressure points in the feet. I have plantar fasciitis and they work GREAT for this. I do have a pair in my running/walking shoes and they are great for me, but I don't have flat feet. Hope this helps.
1097126
I have plantar facisitis and have had it for years. These heel cups, in my opinion, put pressure on the sides of my heel, forcing the bottom of my heel to be higher off the ground as I walk. I even got the childrens size cause they are more narrow, hence more pressure. They were especially helpful with closed pumps. Hope this helps.
2201078
I would suspect that they would not work. I found these to be very uncomfortable and putting more pressure on the center of the bottom of the heel. If you are addressing plantar fasciitis; I found the profoot inserts that support the heel and arch provided significant relief.