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?
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My son wore them to play sand soccer in them. They worked great. Then he went into the ocean wearing them.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sadly, I have Plantar Fac. and I do wear custom insoles and I can no longer run, so I'm afraid I can't answer your question. I can tell you I wear the heel wedge under my custom insole and it really helps me to walk more inward instead of outward. Good luck.
1959957
Not a Dr by any means, but you've stated too different but sometimes related conditions. Traditional wisdom would say flat feet equals low arches, ergo YELLOW but you should always consult your Dr.
227989
Short answer is yes. I found a footrest to be very helpful for longtime standing comfort.
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Yes, you must be careful in putting these on before venturing outside. I always make it a point to sit on the step and put them on my running shoes to ensure I dont scratch up my wood floors, small price to pay when I get the traction needed to do my long runs in snow and ice conditions.
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You can, but have to walk stiff legged as it does not allow the ankle to bend, they have helped my Plantar Fasciiitis though. I have been wearing them for about 8 years now.
127954
You can as long as your foot placement is correct. Heels only. Ive done it before. But I would still use shoes.
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Yes! My kids wore them at the beach to protect their feet from the hot sand. We've also used them in the pool to protect feet from rough cement.
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!
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They might, but you might want to get the type that comes up over the ankle. I walked along the beach and in water up to my knees and got some sand in them. Not a lot, though.
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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.
1747640
Yes. That said I prefer shoes. I rarely go outside barefoot so my comfort zone is with shoes. The pedals are relatively large, more comfortable that typical bike pedals.
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Absolutely. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever used with my shoes on. There are cuff-like brackets for your feet, and so you can adjust to be sure they're snug enough that you don't slip out! (and not uncomfortable either).
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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
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The Adjust-A-Lift Heel was fine for my problem, and may be for Lyn's, but first I would visit a foot doctor. A professional will be able to give good advice and may recommend different types of shoes.
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First of all, if your mom has pain, she probably should see a podiatrist. She may have specific issues with her feet that call for orthotics, or other treatment. For maximum cushioning (which I desire, as I have back problems) I start with a good cushioning shoe like a New Balance. I then use *two* insoles, starting with the Spenco Polysorb Cross Trainer on the bottom and *this* sole (Syono Orthotics Gel) on top. The combination gives me maximum cushioning while adapting to my foot, and I can and do walk an average of 5 miles per day (fast exercise walk) with no problems.
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I bought these for my husband , who has major foot problems, they do have a stick side that adheres to the foot, but I really don't know how long they would stay on going barefoot and if you are moving your feet around a lot.