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.
2223920
It seemed tall enough for me, but I have plantar faciitis. Since your problem is in the heal it might also be enough. You should probably check with your doctor though to be sure.
1622491
No- and I'm not really sold on the ankle support either. I had major heel surgery back in early Sep last year and still in rehab with more ankle and Achilles pain now than in my heel. I'm trying out the cheap products to avoid overspending on things that Tricare won't cover and I may not need down the road. I bought this product, hoping that some of the compression would help me out in the Achilles. It doesn't. The ankle gel foam would get 3 stars maybe 3.5 max. Also, I've noticed some pain in my plantar which I didn't have before. Of course, my situation is different than yours, but I hope this helps. No- and I'm not really sold on the ankle support either. I had major heel surgery back in early Sep last year and still in rehab with more ankle and Achilles pain now than in my heel. I'm trying out the cheap products to avoid overspending on things that Tricare won't cover and I may not need down the road. I bought this product, hoping that some of the compression would help me out in the Achilles. It doesn't. The ankle gel foam would get 3 stars maybe 3.5 max. Also, I've noticed some pain in my plantar which I didn't have before. Of course, my situation is different than yours, but I hope... » Read More No- and I'm not really sold on the ankle support either. I had major heel surgery back in early Sep last year and still in rehab with more ankle and Achilles pain now than in my heel. I'm trying out the cheap products to avoid overspending on things that Tricare won't cover and I may not need down the road. I bought this product, hoping that some of the compression would help me out in the Achilles. It doesn't. The ankle gel foam would get 3 stars maybe 3.5 max. Also, I've noticed some pain in my plantar which I didn't have before. Of course, my situation is different than yours, but I hope this helps. « Show Less
1814280
I have Plantar Fascitis based on a strained arch. These orthotics, wearing sandals with a very high arch, and taking it easy provided significant relief. Once I resumed activity, I now have them in nearly all my shoes (tennis, walking, etc) and have not had a flareup with PF. Depends on your foot, the cause of your problem, etc, but I believe they really helped me past the PF problem.
827697
I would suggest checking with Tuli's to see if they have heel cups just for supination. I have shoes for my supination and put heel cups in the shoes.
869085
I replaced the originals with these to help two very sore medial heel problems. They did help and I purchased another pair! Hope this helps.
9912
I don't find them to be any higher in the back for support. In fact, I have a heel spur on the back of my foot and they are very comfortable on it. I have wide feet and 2 heel spurs and these are the most comfortable sneakers I've found. Had no trouble walking all over Disney! If you have any foot "issues", I think these would be a good sneaker to try.
1622489
I am not sure about the Achilles heel support. I bought it for my ankle and while it was very well made, comfortable and snug, it did not fill my need to support my ankle. I am sure you could do Zumba wearing it, but again not sure of the support for the heel...it could work. I did not keep mine as it was not enough support for my ankle ( I need support to keep from turning my ankle to the side as I broke it and it is weak) and it was too difficult to put on and off...needed 4 hands or 2 people! hope this helps a little. good luck.
1388301
This item helps with pain. But it is only light support. If you have a lot of main you need more support. You might want to check with your doctor.Thank you
16367
I am also on the lookout for ankle support that would fit comfortably while wearing shoes. Found this here on Amazon and since they don't specify how to choose the size, I looked up the company itself. Their website says to measure around the ankle. http://www.muellersportsmed.com/archive/lifecare_contour_ankle.htm
960509
yes, this will help a lot. When my plantar facsitis starts acting up, I stand on this for a while a couple of times a day, and it really makes my feet feel better.
2121810
I have had flat feet, and developed plantar fasciitis which lasted five years. The ailment was completely resistant to conventional treatment. I started using the Strutz product, which never claimed to treat this. The application of pressure to the arch of my feet always had relieved the pain in my heel. The very moment I applied the support the pain went away... I had gone to the Chiropractor to have my feet fitted for arch support, but the arch had been lifted; hence no need for the insoles. My whole posture has changed. The only drawback: once I started wearing these I cannot leave them off even for a day. I bought many pairs for fear that some day they may not produce these. I love them, and no, I do not have stock in the company.. I gave some to my sister, and she also loves them... Good Luck. Hope this helps.
2206523
You don't state the source of the problem, if it is diabetes, I couldn't say. I have used mine on the heel for plantar fasciitis and it did ease the pain and likely reduced the time of discomfort overall. In either case, it won't hurt to try it, the foam on mine fell off but I just used it without. You might consult your local health store to see if they have anything to restore circulation and support nerve repair in the herbal supplements.
1653605
I am not familiar with this condition. So I googled it. It is only my opinion that I think it would help. I purchased this system for my plantar fasciitis which is heel pain. I found that following the protocol was extremely helpful. I was told to learn to live with my condition, get special shoes or opt for surgery. That was not an option for me. Diligence is required and getting past the initial pain is key. It was a "hurts so good" because I got tremendous relief. I no longer have plantar fasciitis. I don't know if this answer has been a help to you but I believe it is definitely worth the effort. Occasionally I still use my walkers when my feet are tired. I am not familiar with this condition. So I googled it. It is only my opinion that I think it would help. I purchased this system for my plantar fasciitis which is heel pain. I found that following the protocol was extremely helpful. I was told to learn to live with my condition, get special shoes or opt for surgery. That was not an option for me. Diligence is required and getting past the initial pain is key. It was a "hurts so good" because I got tremendous relief. I no longer have plantar fasciitis. I don't know if this answer has been a help to you but I believe it is... » Read More I am not familiar with this condition. So I googled it. It is only my opinion that I think it would help. I purchased this system for my plantar fasciitis which is heel pain. I found that following the protocol was extremely helpful. I was told to learn to live with my condition, get special shoes or opt for surgery. That was not an option for me. Diligence is required and getting past the initial pain is key. It was a "hurts so good" because I got tremendous relief. I no longer have plantar fasciitis. I don't know if this answer has been a help to you but I believe it is definitely worth the effort. Occasionally I still use my walkers when my feet are tired. « Show Less
321239
Similar concern here. Really feel the balls of my feet when I walk or stand for extended periods of time. These insoles help quite a bit. For the $$$, a good investment. Will it clear it up completely; no. But they will ad comfort for sure.
271155
I believe you would benefit from wearing these with your inserts, unless they won't fit in the shoe. I have terrible heel pain, and these DO help me.
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.