Are these lifts stiff or soft? I am looking for heel lifts that are stiff and hard to go inside a walking cast boot (partially torn achilles tendon)
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They go soft quickly. Check out "leg length discrepancy lift" by shoe stuff. Very durable!
2045085
There is a thin layer of leather over three thin sponge layers which you can remove a layer or two to get the height you need.
2045086
They are soft but firm. There are three layers which can be pealed apart for the right amount of lift. I have four of them so that I don't have to switch them around so much. I put sticky back Velcro on the lift and shoe sole so that they don't slip around ( loop side of Velcro on the lift).
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These lifts have a thin leather cover and three stacked layers that have some give to them (medium firmness) each of the three layers are 1/8th of an inch thick. You can peel off one or two layers. If you are looking for plastic hard or firmness these are not what you want. They are comfortable and slightly cushioned.
2045088
They are stiff and hard, and stay in my shoe perfectly. I tried soft ones before and they were no good. There are two and each is 1/4". You can separate them if necessary to get it under 1/4" but they won't go back together if you do.
2045089
These are in between. They have some flexibility, but are very supportive and hold your weight well.
1597772
Jack makes a good point. When I started using mine I kind of had to find the feel for it and pushing your weight forward on the waist pad (while keeping your back straight) helps a little too. It's kind of like moonwalking in place hence his tip on not picking your foot up, just the heel.
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If you can remove the original liner,in one piece, they should work. You are taking a chance on ruining the shoe because sneakers are coming out with really glued on insoles and they are part of the shoe structure. I can't walk in these flat shoes so I get desperate sometimes. You could look for a 3/4 SOFT arch support or even a flat foam heel pad-something with a low profile, to raise and protect your heel and arch. They usually come with adhesive but glue dots work to hold them in place because the darn things slide around and mess with your foot/leg/back muscles. I find those gel heel pads rock too much too but you could try them. You just can't add too much height or stiffness. If you can lift the heel part of a glued in insole and not have uneven tears, and get one of those low profile heel pads under it without removing the entire insole-fantastic. Lady Foot Locker was carrying Spenco inserts and you can try them in your shoes at a store to see if they will even work for you.
696375
Hi David, It's good for chins, leg lifts and dips, and a very good price, but I wouldn't do the boots. It's a bit unstable laterally - not a mistake, just not designed for that.
1361773
They are stiff. I don't know if they are the same as those you are familiar with though. They do not snap together, so beware!
1227609
Ditto's to get large and trim down if required. I'll throw another wrench in the works though. If you are NOT a strong heel striker when running (which is a good thing) and actually land somewhat mid-foot or rather flat, I'd suggest the full-length version of their lift, because the lack of height on one leg can still be noticeable with negative effects with the forefoot lower. Then you'll really want large to give enough room to trim the same as the insole to go under it.
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Yes, they are very stiff, but it's not a problem for me. I think that is the nature of bowling shoes. I am not sure why, maybe it's because they don't want you to forget to take them off before you leave the bowling alley...if they were comfy, you would wear them all the time and ruin them...that is the only thing I can think of. They are much more comfortable than the ones they rent at the alley. I have not actually gone bowling since I got them...but I hope to use them soon and I will put in a review at that time based on their performance.
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The sole is thick however, I feel it is too soft to be rigid enough for a spade unless your soil has been worked and a spade can be pushed in without a great deal of pressure. My feeling is you would notice the back pressure from the spade and your foot would tire quickly. I use mine in the garden however, my soil is very well worked and it is relatively easy to push a spade into. The shoes are otherwise fantastic and I'm confident you would find them a joy to wear.
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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.
1304887
I used the coarse on mine. A foot cream or lotion of some type really helps the softening process. Good luck!!
2060498
I found these arch supports to be to soft and my heel pain was at an all time high after wearing these for one day. Waste of money!
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It is medium soft type of thing. I was hoping it would be harder when I got, but it kinda, worked out for me. Although, if I were to get another one, I would go for the angled ones for hip replacement. This one has best results in wheelchairs. I hope this helps. :-)
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The Adjust-A-Lift Heel was fine for my problem, and may be for Lyn's, but first I would visit a foot doctor. A professional will be able to give good advice and may recommend different types of shoes.
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I would start out slowly and only invert about 65%. it takes almost a month to get oriented to it. The boots help take the pressure off the legs.It does help my back and doing the stretches as you do it seems to be a big benefit as well.
259154
Don't worry about sizing... it's an expensive,useless product IMO.Try simple heel lifts first
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Buy a few from Walmart and try them. In addition to work boots in cold garages I wear them inside tight ballet shoes for dance class. I ignore the directions and stick them to the tops of my toes so I don't distort what my foot stands on. Good luck also.
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I am a true believer of these and if you are suffering with pain I think its your answer. I work for a hospital and the floors are not nice at all to my feet. I went to doctors, stretching, even the expensive shoes but nothing worked I bought these and in one day I could feel the pain decrease. By the end of the week my pain was gone that I had battled for the last 2 years. Recently I just had to get a new pair of shoes and they were tight fitting with these inserts so I tried for the last week without them and my heel pain is horrible my back and hips hurt so this weekend I wore my boots with my inserts and the pain went away. So long story short if your in pain you have nothing to loose but the pain! I am a true believer of these and if you are suffering with pain I think its your answer. I work for a hospital and the floors are not nice at all to my feet. I went to doctors, stretching, even the expensive shoes but nothing worked I bought these and in one day I could feel the pain decrease. By the end of the week my pain was gone that I had battled for the last 2 years. Recently I just had to get a new pair of shoes and they were tight fitting with these inserts so I tried for the last week without them and my heel pain is horrible my back and hips hurt so this weekend I wore my boots... » Read More I am a true believer of these and if you are suffering with pain I think its your answer. I work for a hospital and the floors are not nice at all to my feet. I went to doctors, stretching, even the expensive shoes but nothing worked I bought these and in one day I could feel the pain decrease. By the end of the week my pain was gone that I had battled for the last 2 years. Recently I just had to get a new pair of shoes and they were tight fitting with these inserts so I tried for the last week without them and my heel pain is horrible my back and hips hurt so this weekend I wore my boots with my inserts and the pain went away. So long story short if your in pain you have nothing to loose but the pain! « Show Less