I have a bunion. How soft is the rubber over the top and sides of the foot?
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These are great fins and I have had them now for three years. The rubber is not uncomfortable. It is not brick hard nor does it agitate your skin. I am not an expert or pro, but it feels very comfortable during use. I might suggest you put them on and off while in the water...
309742
Compared to the stiff, hard rubber Speedo fins that I replaced these with, the Microfins are much softer and more pliable. Not sure if they would be better for bunions though.
309743
I think the rubber is quite soft actually. They are definitely softer than the Zoomer fins - the Zoomers actually hurt my feet sometimes, and I sized them pretty well. The Microfins to me were sized a bit larger so they are a tad loose on my feet, but they still work out well and do not fall off.
428758
I have never tried it as mine are along side my big toe but it would be worth a try if you have alot of pain with it as I did with my situation, I was desperate to try anything. They are so comforting, they have really saved my life. THe only other thing I can recommend is to try the corn small discs with the hole in the middle they may fit better on the small toe but my life has changed for the better with these Gel Bunion Guards, they may be a little big but they really do make you feel so much better, no pain, great barrier for ache of bunions.
1268969
I would call it fairly soft. All of my cat's (7 of them) had no problem stepping on it.
2007137
It IS soft enough to bathe babies. Adds great traction on feet, but not so much that it is rough.
945415
I have used it spading. Sole is a heavy rubber - much heavier than a tennis shoe
383538
It's plenty thick that it cushions my feet very well. I've had mine about 6 months and it looks as good as the day I got it. It is almost black so if you're looking for brown you'll be disappointed.
926955
Great question -- it's actually pretty thin, and pretty short. It only comes to the ball of my foot, and it's really not a substitute for a "real" orthotic.
222659
Soft. Our family puts their feet on it for comfort. And it still looks like new.
2038050
I think for the most part it is. The more thickness the firmer it is. My son only has one layer in his shoe and he says its comfortable. Stays put while shoe on.
1080752
The "rubber" backing on the runner is about 1/16 inch thick. The fabric part has a slight shag quality of maybe 1/8 inch, but it is soft and mashes easily. I measured. My suggestion is give it a try and return if it's too much. I like the runner. It does seem to help contain water and dirt that is tracked in.
1717666
Quite firm, not brittle but no way rubbery. Worked on my Birkenstocks. Haven't tried it on the Hypalon dinghy yet.
2121947
It is spongy but has a suede-like finish that gives grip. My heel doesn't slip up and down in the shoes where I inserted them.
1841653
Yes, the top is non slip like rubber. I have done step excercises, lunges, and side squats on it and not once has my foot slipped.
1873917
I haven't gotten sore feet from using unless barefooted on it. Mine does make a little noise but it still works fine.
1976167
I normally only wear them for about 30 minutes at a time so I'm not sure about all day. I think they're more comfortable than the hard rubber ones because these are soft.
1454300
Hello !Our orthotics are made of a hard supportive subortholine shell and a soft topcover.ThanksUlysees Gammage Jr.,CFts
1491977
Not real soft, but not bad. Is hard to explain. I have diabetes, so feet bother me. I wanted it primarily so I wouldn't slip. Sorry I couldn't help more!