Does this add lot of thickness in a shoe (with socks)?
183914
A bit, ya. I just tie the laces a little looser and it's fine. I also wear wide shoes, so the impact is less noticeable. If your shoe is very narrow at the opening, it could be weird. Shouldn't be a problem though.
183915
No. As ankle supports go this one is good. The thickest part (still not real thick) is above a low cut shoe.
183916
Yes these will add a decent amount of thickness and if you wear high tops with them you may have issues lacing them up to the top.
183917
No. Maybe like wearing and extra pair of socks. I wear the same basketball shoe size with and without. Not very bulky.
183918
No. I do not notice much difference in bulk. I wear low tops and they fit with just a little more lace opening.
987667
It does not add significant thickness 1/4" to 3/8". I tried slipping it into my from pocket and the thickness was not a big issue but the rubber corners can catch on the fabric of my jean pockets.
2163407
Absolutely YES!As I wrote in my original review, I was dependent on others to put on my socks until I purchased this devise. I am now a grown up again. It works for all lengths of hoisery.
1503384
I have found that it varies with the shoe. You would have to try it both ways. The Pedag inserts have brought me relief.
634502
I wouldn't consider the socks as thin. I use them for volleyball and love them. They do have some cushioning. They work perfectly for volleyball and are currently my favorite socks. I don't, however, know about their use as softball socks.
485488
Not very thick. I've already put Good Feet inserts in my shoes and they work somewhat although VERY pricey. My best solution is a pair of shoes that are specifically made for plantar fasciitis that I recently purchased.
1415426
Yes you can use them for other things but they are thicker than regular socks.
1456090
not at all. if you want more cushion go for a wider shikibuton it has 4 inches of thickness
2163405
Absolutely YES! As I wrote in my original review, I was dependent on others to put on my socks until I purchased this devise. I am now a grown up again. It works for all lengths of hoisery.
1399611
Absolutely! They aren't as thick as basketball socks though. Imagine a white crew sock w/ color and patterns on 'em. That's basically what these are, Lol
611502
These socks are a bit thicker - though not by much - than a wool dress sock. Compared with the prevailing brand of support socks, they are thicker and warmer. To me they actually look much nicer that the average dress socks provided you buy a relatively conservative design.
1450421
They are not that thick, my husband wears them all the time . We live in Florida and he is always cold but say,s his feet sent cold.
1188311
Yes, the shoe stretchers will somewhat widen the shoes, depending on what the shoes are made of. I specifically ordered the shoe stretchers for leather and patent leather shoes and they did make a difference. Hopefully it will work as well for you.
576729
If you apply it tight enough around a thick athletic sock, it does fine...at least at the lower weight (5 lb) that I was using it....The design seems good, so if any such ankle weight works, it should be this one....
2219861
I can't really say. The sock has to stretch enough to put over the inner frame of the stocking donner. I can't imagine any benefit to putting on regular socks this way unless they are really tight. The sock would definitely have to stretch some -- a good bit -- to even try it. Hope that helps. See, you still have to reach almost down to the ankle when you begin putting it on... so if someone has difficulty with that (even while seated) it may not help much. I do think it has a purpose... but I'm not sure that would be it. I found out after ordering that the local medi-supply place here carries them... maybe you can view one in person first. Good luck. I can't really say. The sock has to stretch enough to put over the inner frame of the stocking donner. I can't imagine any benefit to putting on regular socks this way unless they are really tight. The sock would definitely have to stretch some -- a good bit -- to even try it. Hope that helps. See, you still have to reach almost down to the ankle when you begin putting it on... so if someone has difficulty with that (even while seated) it may not help much. I do think it has a purpose... but I'm not sure that would be it. I found out after ordering that the local medi-supply place here... » Read More I can't really say. The sock has to stretch enough to put over the inner frame of the stocking donner. I can't imagine any benefit to putting on regular socks this way unless they are really tight. The sock would definitely have to stretch some -- a good bit -- to even try it. Hope that helps. See, you still have to reach almost down to the ankle when you begin putting it on... so if someone has difficulty with that (even while seated) it may not help much. I do think it has a purpose... but I'm not sure that would be it. I found out after ordering that the local medi-supply place here carries them... maybe you can view one in person first. Good luck. « Show Less
824762
My daughter is 9 and can wear the orthotics in most of her shoes, but she cannot wear them in loafer type shoes without the shoe feeling like it's falling off when she walks. It does push her foot up just enough that the heel of the shoe does not stay on properly. However, in all her loafer type shoes WITH straps, sneakers and boots they are just fine. These do look thick in the picture, but the portion the heel sits on is not that thick. The thick portion seen is the part that slopes up and around the outside edge of the heel, and is about 1/2", but the portion the heel actually sits on is less than 1/4". These were the best that I found that seem to give good, proper arch support, and that are sized to fit into her shoes. Hope this helps! :)
1399241
It's very comfortable with socks. I wear a thin sock underneath. It does not rub or bunch up in the shoe.