My mother has diabetes and walking barefoot on the sand invites too much risk but she'd need some traction on the heels-do these provide that?
137034
My son wore them to play sand soccer in them. They worked great. Then he went into the ocean wearing them.
137035
Yes. The neoprene heel, sole, and toe provide the traction of a standard-issue beach flipflop or better. Because the footwear is sock-like, it will shape to the contour of the wearer's feet and give better traction than just a hard-soled, plank-like flipflop. I wore these to play beach ultimate frisbee and they worked out very, very well. They kept my feet protected from hot sand, and lacerations from shells and other debris.
137036
I think these would definitely provide the traction your mother is looking for and are probably easier to walk in than standard flip flops or similar beach footwear. My daughter played five games in the sand with these and said they gave her great traction. Didn't have any punctures from debris on the beach either which I'm sure is the most important thing for your mother.
137037
There really isn't any traction on these. They are more like socks with a very thin rubbery bottom allowing you to grip the sand as you're playing volleyball. I do really love these, unfortunately I don't think that they would give your mom what she needs.
137038
If the Sand Sock by itself doesn't provide enough traction, you might consider having your mother wear the Sand Socks under a pair of sandals. She will get the protection from the sand as well as have a great platform for traction. I find that with cotton socks some if the sand still gets through the cotton and can cause chaffing issues. I wear my Sand Socks under my sandals without any issues at all. I initially purchased them to wear inside my dive boots but soon found they were great for much more than that.
1747640
Yes. That said I prefer shoes. I rarely go outside barefoot so my comfort zone is with shoes. The pedals are relatively large, more comfortable that typical bike pedals.
1097126
I have plantar facisitis and have had it for years. These heel cups, in my opinion, put pressure on the sides of my heel, forcing the bottom of my heel to be higher off the ground as I walk. I even got the childrens size cause they are more narrow, hence more pressure. They were especially helpful with closed pumps. Hope this helps.
1653607
I really don't know for that particular condition, but I can say that the foot walkers are great overall devices for stretching out your feet and they certainly helped my plantar fasciitis condition!
961276
I'm not a therapist, so I cannot answer that question. The walking sticks certainly will support the normal walking stress. As to going up and down steps, I am in no position to answer either experientially or legally. Ask the manufacturer.
652098
I haven't used this product because I cured my plantar fasciitis by wearing a slip on shoe in the house. I found that the condition was aggravated by walking barefooted on tile and wood floors every day.
7551
I would with the medium. They can lace tight for a smaller foot n can def accommodate a larger one. It's worth the money for support. If she has an injury make sure she puts in the work to get her back to 100%. They are not a permanent fix.
227989
Short answer is yes. I found a footrest to be very helpful for longtime standing comfort.
437871
I would also say yes as they are very hard to get on. You may find some compression socks with a softer material that would be much easier for you.
614233
YES.I bought them for my mother because she was having so much swelling in her feet and legs. The fit nicely and had a bit of stretch. The also provided some traction for her. She said they were comfortable.
1031866
It is my understanding that diabetics are advised NOT to use heated pads or blankets on their feet. I would check with your doctor or endo.
1698602
Sadly, I have Plantar Fac. and I do wear custom insoles and I can no longer run, so I'm afraid I can't answer your question. I can tell you I wear the heel wedge under my custom insole and it really helps me to walk more inward instead of outward. Good luck.
1985363
Possibly if you wear thick socks but you may not be able to wear them all day. They hurt my feet if I wear them regularly for weeks on end... I don't know if ladies might be more accustomed to this kind of thing because they wear high heels more.
1959957
Not a Dr by any means, but you've stated too different but sometimes related conditions. Traditional wisdom would say flat feet equals low arches, ergo YELLOW but you should always consult your Dr.
1373949
I would say no..only 20&12Separate point. can you identify shoe depths that will accommodate thick inserts for diabetics with foot nerropathy?.
52213
If you remain aware of your surroundings, then yes! On smooth surfaces without snow or ice your feet could become unstable. They are so easily removed & reinstalled it really shouldn't be necessary to keep them on, although I have worn them numerous times in grocery stores, etc. without difficulty.
2208971
I wear these when I do yoga barefooted. I prefer orthotic soles in shoes, but I don't see why these wouldn't work. They do stay in place and I think it's worth a try.