Do these wear down/damage the sides of your shoes with repeated use?
1879133
I used the same set of straps for multiple full cross country race season's with the same foot wear.. I never experienced any major damage to my foot wear.. I will add, the straps became more comfortable with age, and cutting off the excess strap made using the other side of the pedal much easier. Hope this helps.
1879134
No, not anymore than toe clips, maybe less. Caveat that I have only a dozen or so days using them and wear fairly stiff (uppers) shoes.
843637
I don't think so. I tried them out for just work use (retail), and they were falling apart (I had a hole in the pad area) in less than a week. I don't imagine they'd hold up too well with more vigorous use.
722499
Hi, Margarita,I buy two pairs every year and alternate daily in my athletic shoes so that each pair gets a rest every other day. At the end of the year I buy two more pairs and use my older pairs in shoes or boots that I don't wear all the time, so that I'm not constantly putting orthotics into less-used footwear.This works well for me. Good luck!
514295
I don't give mine heavy use. they work well for me using occasionally and as needed. Make me feel more secure on icy/snowy surfaces.
430260
By the way, I have removed the liners for most of my shoes, and replaced them with these. I own at least five pairs of these.
893928
Definitely, and they should last longer that way, although they'll be a bit trickier to place in the right spot. You want the front edge to stop just BEHIND your MTP joints. You'll feel it more in the arch of the foot, and you'll think it's in the wrong place, but it's not.
191914
They have not hurt mine at all. They have been very comfortable whenever I've worn them.
1840798
I had problems on my first marathon a few years back and then I bought a pair of the standard green ones a couple year ago. I've since used them for training and have had NO issues with feet getting numb, sore or even arches getting 'worn out'. I recently used the green ones on my marathon last year and I can't complain... they worked AWESOME, no tired feet! I use them over the socks and readjusted the ties on my shoes. I will be purchasing the blue ones soon and hopefully they work just as well. By the way, I've had the green ones for a couple years now and it is still in great shape, use them weekly. I had problems on my first marathon a few years back and then I bought a pair of the standard green ones a couple year ago. I've since used them for training and have had NO issues with feet getting numb, sore or even arches getting 'worn out'. I recently used the green ones on my marathon last year and I can't complain... they worked AWESOME, no tired feet! I use them over the socks and readjusted the ties on my shoes. I will be purchasing the blue ones soon and hopefully they work just as well. By the way, I've had the green ones for a couple years now and it is still in great shape, use... » Read More I had problems on my first marathon a few years back and then I bought a pair of the standard green ones a couple year ago. I've since used them for training and have had NO issues with feet getting numb, sore or even arches getting 'worn out'. I recently used the green ones on my marathon last year and I can't complain... they worked AWESOME, no tired feet! I use them over the socks and readjusted the ties on my shoes. I will be purchasing the blue ones soon and hopefully they work just as well. By the way, I've had the green ones for a couple years now and it is still in great shape, use them weekly. « Show Less
1955394
I have no scratches yet but I'm sure eventually with regular usage they will get some wear and tear.
132265
I've used them several times and there does not seem to be any appreciable wear on them
12062
I have had mine for 4 months and they have held up to my abuse, when I'm done I usually just toss them aside and they don't even have a scratch on them. Not to mention that they also feel like a tank when you hold them.
1105163
No, I use them in my athletic shoes and insert them between the shoe and and pad. They stay in place nicely and are much better than the felt pads the doctor gave me, not to mention a lot less expensive ($80!!) You could probably glue them in place if you had to.
559689
You know I really have not kept track. I'm on my 4th pair, and it's been 15 years, anyway. My first pair was a half length one, and it's still in a pair of hiking shoes I don't wear that often. The second pair pretty much disintegrated before I got another pair, and the third pair is in my work shoes. I do wear things out pretty completely, but I feel confident saying that for me, a pair will last in good shape for the better part of 3 years. Wish I could find a pair of shoes that last that long.
31342
Mine have not. And I've had them for over a year and wear them quite often. Follow the instructions and you well be fine.
1032531
They seem to be washable if you must do it but this will probably reduce their durability. They didn't last very long for me, since I kept them on my feet for days on end. They lasted maybe a few weeks or so. If you use them for like an hour a day they should last much longer.
567791
No, but I can't see them ever wearing out. Keep them clean with the brush provided and maybe add a drop of lightweight oil once in a while and they should last for years.
26270
Definitely. I have mine loaded with shoes - and some are rather heavy and clunky - and I have had no tearing or other problems. These are great.