are the plastic inserts supposed to be positioned on the point of the ankle, or just behind?
825138
Behind. It s the straps that need to be in a supportive position. Locking the heal with the outside strap is the most important for me. Preventing ankle deflection with this support takes away my pain.. The inside strap 'hugs' the arch but I don't wrap very tight- only snug.
1766801
Yes, we recommend removing the original insoles (unless they're very thin) before inserting our product. Thanks!
1890136
I wear the ankle brace under a sock. I play softball and umpire. It works great.
144792
You can put them on top of the existing insert or a replacement. You do need something beneath them since they don't go all the way to the toe so, no, you don't have to trim them.
1312498
I would say they have normal padding in the area you mentioned. I would suggest inserts that address that area of the foot. Hope that helps.
1897657
"Lift" is just what people mean by how much your foot goes up after the heel insert is put in your shoe. You are putting something in your shoe that "lifts" your foot up. Does that make sense? Instead of your heel sitting flatly on the original insole, it now is up a bit because of the insert, which is what I do not like about the insert, as it puts my foot up higher than where shoes are slightly indented to "hug" your ankle. See how the back of your shoe rounds in above your heel/ankle? Putting in the heel insert made it so my head was up there a bit.
1321441
Mine are installed on the sides facing the inside of the power rack. While its a little annoying because I have to take them out to do other exercises in the rack if you install them on the outside unless yours is bolted or weighted heavily to the floor your will tip your rack. The inside though feels perfectly fine, right distance apart. I personally don't even bother using the bolt that came with them to hold them in place. The force of doing the dip keeps them from any movement.
270122
Yes...it worked for me. The insert is wide enough so that it fits quite snugly into the heel of my shoe on top of the first insert. I make certain that the velcro fasteners of my shoe are pulled together tightly to keep the inserts in place.
1541683
I prefer to place them under the insole so they don't slide around. However, you can wear them either way.
575250
Right below the ball of the foot. Large end points to the inside of your foot.
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.
1795730
I am not a sports medicine expert by any means, however, I find them perfect on uneven ground. They hold your ankle firmly in position. It works for my sprained ankle.
271154
I never had inserts. I wear the arch bands on my feet in shoes. For me they take the place of inserts. Why not try them? Much cheaper than $300
2176007
The insert for your Left foot isn't necessary...I think; unless you used the brace to walk around all day. If you use if for sports like I do, there's not a significant difference. I play basketball and do boot camp workouts with my right brace on, I don't see difference with not have an insert on the Left foot too. I assume it's b/c I'm running/jumping/climbing and my weight is never resting on one foot more than another for any extended period of time. But, If I was walking and standing all day, like at work, than I think it'd be necessary to get an insert to distribute weight evenly and to keep from having hip issues or, in an extreme case, have one longer leg than the other. :-) If you're uncomfortable or nervous, just buy a cheap Dr. Scholls heel cup and see how it works.
1037851
I think they are very different from heel inserts. They provide a lot of arch support. I have put a pair of these in three different pairs of shoes and find that I really miss them if they're not there. We have done a couple of huge walking trips this year and I got along much better than usual when using these supports. I think the customizing idea of finding the right fit is crucial.
350211
No insert at the bottom. I found them too large to use for groceries, which is what I bought them for, because of their too wide shape. I wouldn't buy them again and am just using them to give away to people.
1624752
The inserts aren't long...they actually fit just under the balls of your feet. I found they work quite well especially since I'm ony feet all day.