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.
1460933
The box claims help with Heel spurs, painful legs & knees, and for me they help keep my heel from forming calluses. The achilles tendon isn't mentioned, but they do provide shock absorption. Maybe this helps?
575254
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. ;-)
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.
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.
443284
I can't say for certain on the metatarsal support, but these are very well padded and they wear extremely well for a softer insole. The arch support is good, again for this type of insole. I have narrow feet and these have worked pretty well in casual shoes. Many insoles with this type of heel support are too wide to fit my shoes. These work and it is easy to trim the toe part. I hope that helps.
647744
I don't really understand your question. Insert the orthotic even with the back of the heel of the shoe. This positions the pad correctly under the foot. I have worn this product for several years without difficulty or pain.
870457
Not really. The main purpose of them is to keep your foot from sliding forward in heels thereby making them more comfortable. They are not support insoles but more like a tool. That's why they don't take up the entire bottom of your shoe.
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.
317126
Probably not the whole foot. The pic is a good representation of how it would fit. I use it for my heel area and it works great.
1653608
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.
1097127
I've tried it all. This is the best I've found for plantar fasciitis. The hard plastic stabilizes the heel, gel will not. The heel cup provides almost immediate relief. I was amazed.
1879812
I am buying these for my brother, who is a quite overweight and has diabetic foot problems. I believe it does protect his heels quite a bit. However as far as how far up the heel it goes, I would not know without looking at one as he stands on it on the bare floor. All I know is that he says it really helps out- really makes his feet feel better.
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I'm sorry I can't really answer this question from my personal experience as I was experiencing no Achilles issues. They do lift the heel a bit thus shortening the Achilles putting it in a "rested" position which will "protect" it in the short-term however a chronically shortened position will cause more harm.
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!
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