I have a very damaged ankle, are these weights soft?
349326
Well, I can tell myself; who is 55 years old and had plastic surgery from a horrific car accident that I use these ankle weights for short periods of time of exercise but under no circumstance should you use these for walking around the block or in the park. Only use these for " short periods of time " period.... Remember that I also have damaged ankles (broken left ankle and broken right foot with broken right leg )and other assorted maladies.
349327
No. They are comfortable but they are vinyl. I wouldn't consider them soft.
349328
Thanks so much! I can hardly stand to touch it so heavy socks and a soft weight will work.
349329
The material is a smooth vinyl. They would probably be fine over pants but may not feel good against bare skin.
349330
If it's a damaged tendon that hurts to the touch, from experience I can say: 1) These are the exact weights used by the hospital Physical Therapists as ankle weights (and used on me, which is why I purchased them); and 2) I wear heavy socks as a buffer and leave the strap a tad loose on that ankle. I have two white 2 lb. Hausmanns. Hope this helps you!
2275424
No, absolutely not. They are the lightest option of 1 lb. each. Excellent for rehab from mastectomies.
110695
I have the weights that have 5 2-lb. weights for each ankle. Though it might vary depending on how many of the weights you've inserted, I just measured one that I had 2 2-lb. weights in... It can be tightened enough for my 7 1/2" ankles and loosened to accommodate 22"! At first I thought I wouldn't be able to tighten them enough, but I found that I can fold back the part with the rings (only using one set of rings) and get them tight enough this way. They're good weights and easy to use!
1466837
They are NOT soft however they are not hard plastic. Probably would not be SOFT enough to cushion your elbows for long term use.
961725
I didn't like the Water Gear ankle weights. I found them uncomfortable. I bought All Pro adjustable ankle weights, which I love. They are very comfortable and adjustable in 5-ounce increments up to 2.5 pounds per ankle.
582092
No they are hard. I do not recommend . There are better products that are soft .
188616
I bought two 5lb weights to use as ankle weights. They fasten very securely to my ankles, not a large person either. I tried them on my wrist to answer your question and could not get them tight enough. When I lower my wrist the weight slipped off. Not sure if the smaller weights would be less bulky and work better.
1150009
Yes. I purchases these weights for my granddaughters. We have tried several different leg weights and they both say that these weights are so comfortable. One plays basketball for her HS. And her sister is on the dance team. They both run 2 miles every day and love these weights. My basketball player uses them during practice.
2003234
no. MY wife uses them as compression socks for calf and ankle swelling. They work fine.
757105
Yes definetly there very soft. I've used them with the fitted diapers before there very absorbing :)
2270648
I have a "regular" that fits average people of average buoyancy (adjustable belt goes from skinny to pretty heavy easily). These are not shoes like my older set, they are ankle wraps as far as I can see. No weights, floatable foam (resistance from water gives you workout, not weights. Same for dumbells- foam. Youtube offers videos of product.
1364942
Hello, happy to help if I can. I bought these for my wife, her ankles are 5" in diameter. She reports that she can cinch these weights right down and they work fine for her. A happy wife is a happy life....
1469071
Absolutely! They are soft...do not hurt your feet...but solid...they stay in place. They are smooth...do not get "hot". Enjoy!
1719245
You are receiving a pair of ankle/wrist weights. Have a look at the shipping weight for this product. You will see that it is 10.1 pounds total. That would imply that each "cuff" weighs five pounds and that each of the ten individual bars in each cuff weighs one-half a pound.
977372
Yes, but we bought them to be stiff. You can get softer ones, but we really wanted these. My wife uses them and said with time they will be fine.Bruce
1861796
Some pilates teachers are using them w/ students...if you have foot or ankle problems I would use them cautiously & not stand on them w/ my full weight.
922511
Absolutely, These are pretty thick, stiff and yet soft enough, I drop the barbells on them and they bounce just a bit and they weigh about 75pounds so they stay put.