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.
360488
Yes they probably would feel good. I have large feet so they were too short for me. I gave them to another cancer survivor and she loves them .
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.
843033
I used the silipos. It helps but barely. It mostly helps with the level of discomfort of certain shoes.
924397
Hi heals will be an issue. These are thin and depending on how sharp the heal is and how rough the surface you walk on will be, they will rip if the heels are pretty pointed and if the surface you walk on is rough. On smooth floors or carpets they're fine but heels cannot be too pointed.
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I don't know about toe-walkers. Our granddaughter has flat feet and her osteopathic doctor recommended arch support, alongside the monthly treatment she received. We are extremely happy with this product, which helped a great deal. our granddaughter loves it and has now learned that if she does not wear them, her feet ache. Her arch is gradually developing. We got her a size 11. She still wears it even though her shoe size is 11 1/2. Janet
1881683
No. These are specifically made for athletic use. These aren't made for walking in heels, which I do frequently. You want these: Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk For Her High Heel Insoles (1 Pair) Women's Sizes 6-10
1273225
Yes. These are good. You might want to go to a red wing shoe or Walgreen and try a pressure reading for the feet. Gels last only a few months then need replacing
2105426
Works for me!! The heel is padded & I get immediate relief. Of course, I am not on my feet 8 hours a day but it's worth a try!
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.
1995492
I tried it barefoot and it wasn't too comfortable. I recommend wearing shoes.
1423664
Soon after posting my previous, my right foot came out during exercise. Oh well, pride cometh before a fall. I have an old pair of beach sandels with double velcro closures. I attached them to the pedals with the pedal velcro across the top of the sole. Works great.
452611
No . I purchased these for my mom, so she could walk more comfortably. But it was a waste of money. They didn't help her out at all. So I highly doubt they'd be comforting for a runner.
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.
764499
I would guess you could use it on your heel as the pads would fit. Hope this helps you, snorkie
227989
Short answer is yes. I found a footrest to be very helpful for longtime standing comfort.
452612
I'm not sure. They aren't cushioned at all. But, if you have a Morton's Neuroma they could be helpful.