Is there gel padding for the ball of the foot? by the pic it seems to only be in the mid foot to heel...
1994035
It is in the middle but my boyfriend says they are very comfortable and he has a very rough job.
1994036
No but overall I don't think you need it the mid support seems to keep you off that part at least for me
1994037
Nope, No gel padding fer the ball of the foot, still it is very comfortable.
810679
It doesn't have any gel cushioning. It is just neoprene with a black mesh covering. The straps either side of the mesh are what supports the area around the elbow. It's more about supporting the area around the actual elbow.
392095
I was wondering that also. It appears that the updated microspikes have 4 spikes on the heel, whereas the older microspikes only have two spikes per heel. Check the pictures carefully to verify.
2106779
The heels are not specifically targeted, but the pads compress along the sides of the foot in an alternating motion. You could adjust your feet slightly to target certain sore spots, but not on the heel. The rollers that run along the bottom of the foot are very soothing, but again they don't contact the heel area.
346532
The picture is of the bottom of the insert which is a gel with both slightly raised as well as indented "bumps". The lighter portion in the pic is a soft plastic which gives some arch structure. On the reverse side, which is what comes into contact with the bottom of your foot is some sort of fabric. I don't feel any bumps coming through the bottom of the insole. They are very soft. I don't have nueropathy but I don't see how anyone would feel anything from the underside of the insert.
1523475
They have a little bit of cushion. But I bought them more for the heel cup support than cushion.
1806583
The shin guard only covers the front of the shin. There is no ankle protection all the way around the sock, if that's what you're referring to.
1107912
Yes. I pulled out the inside cushioning in the shoe and put the brace in and reinserted the cushioning. I take the brace on and off with the shoes, always leaving them in the shoes I play volleyball in.
1693108
It's not hard plastic; it's soft,but not gel soft; keeps it's shape; it depends on the width of the shoe heel; you need to account for the thickness of the cup. The heel cup is different from a heel cushion; if you only want comfort for the soles of your feet, don't get a heel cup.
105850
Mine have the carpeted heel area. I did buy last August or so, so they could be a different version now.
1927636
Most of the pressure is on the arch and ball of the foot; it is less on the heel.
926955
Great question -- it's actually pretty thin, and pretty short. It only comes to the ball of my foot, and it's really not a substitute for a "real" orthotic.
762940
I don't have ball of foot blisters and I wear these all the time except when in the shower. I didn't have them prior to the injinji's either. I used to get blisters on the outside of my big toe and on that large knuckle - I solved that by changing to a different brand of shoe - my foot doctor said they were caused by pressure, not rubbing. I think that's probably totally unrelated to your problem, however.
764497
One of the modes is "sole" as in sole of your foot... so it seems that this could stimulate your heel. You might want to experiment with pad placement, modes, and intensity to see what works best for you.
824013
There is no pad inside its cleat wateproof coverage. I put a gauze pad inside to absorb if needed.
634553
Not really. A heel lift would alter where the gel pads sit on each side of the heel and you would have to get a size larger which would undo the reason for getting it at all. Since trying various things for my heel paid I have been to the Doctor who says that Heel Spur pain is a myth as they do not cause the pain so the pain is usually Plancia Fascitis (I know spelling is wrong) which is caused by tight calf muscles. Stretching and solid arch supports are the main recommendations. Arch supports are sore at first but worthwhile working on it. Treat both feet. Also use ice but not heat.
2118267
There is a small amount of extra cushioning on the heel. I wouldn't describe it as a raised heel, but it is not absolutely flat.