I see in the description that the support is in the mid-foot area for plantar faciitis. As my planar pain is in the heel, will these support the heel?
296568
The sock in general does not provide support. Doubtful that it would provide heel support. That said, they are very comfortable socks, with slightly more than average cushioning.
296569
The support provided in the middle of my foot helped with the heel pain I experienced, but it did not get rid of it. Wearing these socks with shoes that have good arch support is what really helped me. My best explanation for the benefits of these socks is my feet feel good when wearing them (which is a large part of the battle), although good shoes are what helps mine the most.
296570
I have pain in the heel also but it is all associated with your arch of your foot where your fascia takes off and attaches to your heel. It supports it good but it isn't going to take the pain away.
296571
I did not find much support for plantar faciitis in this sock even in the arch where my pain was. Having said that, this is a very nice sock that I will use for aerobics since my pain is now gone. Regular exercise and icing is what solved my problem.
296572
Since I don't suffer from PF, I can't say yes/no w any certainty; however, they do offer compression around the heel and lower ankle, so it *seems* to me like they would help.
1622489
I am not sure about the Achilles heel support. I bought it for my ankle and while it was very well made, comfortable and snug, it did not fill my need to support my ankle. I am sure you could do Zumba wearing it, but again not sure of the support for the heel...it could work. I did not keep mine as it was not enough support for my ankle ( I need support to keep from turning my ankle to the side as I broke it and it is weak) and it was too difficult to put on and off...needed 4 hands or 2 people! hope this helps a little. good luck.
1622491
No- and I'm not really sold on the ankle support either. I had major heel surgery back in early Sep last year and still in rehab with more ankle and Achilles pain now than in my heel. I'm trying out the cheap products to avoid overspending on things that Tricare won't cover and I may not need down the road. I bought this product, hoping that some of the compression would help me out in the Achilles. It doesn't. The ankle gel foam would get 3 stars maybe 3.5 max. Also, I've noticed some pain in my plantar which I didn't have before. Of course, my situation is different than yours, but I hope this helps. No- and I'm not really sold on the ankle support either. I had major heel surgery back in early Sep last year and still in rehab with more ankle and Achilles pain now than in my heel. I'm trying out the cheap products to avoid overspending on things that Tricare won't cover and I may not need down the road. I bought this product, hoping that some of the compression would help me out in the Achilles. It doesn't. The ankle gel foam would get 3 stars maybe 3.5 max. Also, I've noticed some pain in my plantar which I didn't have before. Of course, my situation is different than yours, but I hope... » Read More No- and I'm not really sold on the ankle support either. I had major heel surgery back in early Sep last year and still in rehab with more ankle and Achilles pain now than in my heel. I'm trying out the cheap products to avoid overspending on things that Tricare won't cover and I may not need down the road. I bought this product, hoping that some of the compression would help me out in the Achilles. It doesn't. The ankle gel foam would get 3 stars maybe 3.5 max. Also, I've noticed some pain in my plantar which I didn't have before. Of course, my situation is different than yours, but I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I don't have Plantar fasciitis so I cannot help you with this. I DO have a bit of neuropathy and although there are times it is too strong of a massage, overall, it has been great for circulation and general loosening up of the muscles. I realize this is not your question but thought something in it might be of help.
1129746
You could, but if plantar fasciitis is your problem, try The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution.
827773
I agree with some of the others, maybe check with your dr. helped me some with the plantar fasciitis pain after a point in my recovery, but your pain sounds worse
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!
977915
I used these for plantar faciatis but I would asume they would be great for flat feet too. Same type of condition. Good luck!
474625
These are gel like inserts with little arch support. They are made with pressure point areas on the bottom. For me personally they have helped with my Plantar Fasciitis more than I would have ever thought.
993392
I had the bone on the side of foot cracked, no pain with the boot. What does your Dr. recommend, if he says yes, and you are in doubt, it will probably just be fine, the boot does stabilize the area well. Hope this helps.
8964
If you are looking for a defined arch support this would not work. They are a very thin gel insert. They have placed the gel and designed the bottom just right to relieve certain pressure points in the feet. I have plantar fasciitis and they work GREAT for this. I do have a pair in my running/walking shoes and they are great for me, but I don't have flat feet. Hope this helps.
1476181
This item helps with pain. But it is only light support. If you have a lot of main you need more support. You might want to check with your doctor. Thank you
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.
711009
If you have not been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, then this will help, but spenco polysorb insoles will do a much better job. They are a complete insole, whereas the profoot arch support are only 3/4 of an insole. I still have the profoot arch supports but I only use them in shoes without heel support. Do not invest in expensive insoles. I did and was greatly disappointed. Experiment.
2106779
The heels are not specifically targeted, but the pads compress along the sides of the foot in an alternating motion. You could adjust your feet slightly to target certain sore spots, but not on the heel. The rollers that run along the bottom of the foot are very soothing, but again they don't contact the heel area.
59459
I have pain in my heel . will it work for me?. I have been trying every insole but I have a lot of pain in my heel
916370
The way this product is designed you get compression equally at the ankle, heel and arch, which helps greatly if you suffer from plantar faciitis. I am not certain how that compression will feel if you have swelling, but I guess it would give some relief from the swelling if it isn't too tight...