Someone wrote that this has sharp things that make it too painful to stand on barefoot-what do you think? Do you use this barefoot?
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The board has strips of something similar to corse sandpaper to help keep your feet from slipping. I regularly used it bare foot and it didn't bother me at all.
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No when I use it I usually have socks on or slippers. They are probably talking about the sandpaper like surface so your feet don't slip.
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Non slip strips are not painful at all. They are like coarse sand paper strips so I won't slide.
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I use the slant board bare footed and with shoes. It has strips of black sandpaper to keep my feet in place, but the sandpaper does not hurt bare feet. I use it in my kitchen to remind me to use it several times a day. I am rehabbing a compound fractured ankle and damaged nerve. I need to stretch the tendons in the back of my ankle so I can dorsiflex.
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board has small gritty strips to keep from slipping. I have never done the board without shoes on, but you could try!!
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I use my board barefoot and with socks. It has nonslip horizontal strips of material that may be uncomfortable for some. But it doesn't bother me at all. Just wear socks. The material is similar to sand paper, and it is only about an inch or two wide and runs horizontally with about 3-4 inches in between. This board has been instrumental in my recovery from plantar fascitis. I use it 3-4 times a day. Keep it under my bed so it's handy. I highly recommend it. Hope you feel better soon.
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This slant board has black sandpaper like grips. I have had people use it with their bare feet, majority of the time with shoes.
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I usually have on tennis shoes when I stretch with the slant board. However, I have used the slant board while barefooted without a problem.
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I have only used mine by laying on it. I never thought about using it while watching tv but we have a leather sofa so I'm not sure that I want it near the sofa.Good luck with your method. Have you contacted the company to ask them?I also stand on mine barefooted. It feels good afterwards.
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I do not think it would hurt but if you foresee walking on it, I would probably suggest another case. For a phone, it is a wonderful case...for feet, that is not what it was made for.
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It worked for me as a splint at night, it is pretty tight on the foot. I used it under socks as well but could not wear it for an extended length of time because it became uncomfortable.
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I am actually a retired pediatrician. This is personal rather professional advice.The material is stiff as needed for an adult toe, it may chaff pretty bad (might not). Has she seen a podiatrist (foot specialist)? They have special kid friendly products. I don't want to knock the product is is pretty good on adults. But, my wife eventually developed problems from the material, too. You might try it and stop at the first complaint...
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I've only used it with sneakers but i'm guessing you could do it with bare feet.I find the styrofoam a bit caustic on the bare foot.In PT place they have ones made of wood but they are far more costly.This is a great stretching tool
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I found you need it to be longer than what is comfortable to live in :) Run really warm water on your legs first then use plenty of soap on the blade and the pain is not too bad.
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That is exactly what I got it for. Kinda gross, but I swear it shreds the dead skin off like Parmesan cheese! I get a painful callus on ball of my right foot during boots season: this thing takes it down like a champ! Also great on tough heel edges!
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I think this is use more for putting on a wetsuit and preventing chafing in all the moving parts. I have never used it in shoes. I imagine you would be too slimy to run comfortably.
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I have no problems using it barefooted using relatively light weights of under 200 lbs. In fact, I prefer barefoot for doing toe raises since I get a better feel for the weights that way. I also modified the foot platform by bolting a wooden 2x6 plank across the entire width for greater flexibility in foot placement -- wide stance to narrow stance. Also, get some axel grease and apply it to the sliding tubes or the thing will squeal like a stuck pig. Otherwise, it's a good unit for the price and it does not take up too much space. Just be sure to cover the head rest with large pillows for additional comfort. I have no problems using it barefooted using relatively light weights of under 200 lbs. In fact, I prefer barefoot for doing toe raises since I get a better feel for the weights that way. I also modified the foot platform by bolting a wooden 2x6 plank across the entire width for greater flexibility in foot placement -- wide stance to narrow stance. Also, get some axel grease and apply it to the sliding tubes or the thing will squeal like a stuck pig. Otherwise, it's a good unit for the price and it does not take up too much space. Just be sure to cover the head rest with large pillows for... » Read More I have no problems using it barefooted using relatively light weights of under 200 lbs. In fact, I prefer barefoot for doing toe raises since I get a better feel for the weights that way. I also modified the foot platform by bolting a wooden 2x6 plank across the entire width for greater flexibility in foot placement -- wide stance to narrow stance. Also, get some axel grease and apply it to the sliding tubes or the thing will squeal like a stuck pig. Otherwise, it's a good unit for the price and it does not take up too much space. Just be sure to cover the head rest with large pillows for additional comfort. « Show Less
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I would say "Yes" although I have not used it barefoot. You can also place fleece or some comfortable/soft fabric on the top and put your feet on the fabric. The footrest is large enough that fabric with some weight would stay put on it.
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I did not use mine too long...I have narrow feet, but it was too tight and eventually hurt. I had to quit wearing it. A great pair of custom made orthodics along with daily stretching of my calf muscles helped a lot.
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I think so. To be honest i never use it anymore, I found something I like much better and that is much more effective. Also, it can be uncomfortable at times. Good luck!
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I doubt you'd feel it if you had shoes on. You would definitely feel it barefoot and probably through socks though.You may want to be a little careful with the shoes though. The wires in this mat are *very* fine and shoes could probably break them or dislodge them from the mat surface.
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Yes it's better if you wear a socks.The surface is very rough on your feet.I am doing kick boxing on it and my feet were cut numerous times but it's very heavy and solid mat.
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Sure, it's tough and a little spongie, just make sure if you're wearing shoes that they are clean and have no gravel or thorns stuck in the treads, it's a soft, tough mat but probably would cut easily.
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I never wear shoes on mine. I think it's actually better without shoes. When I'm standing at work I just wear my socks.