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.
990854
yes it would be comfortable to walk on barefoot. a baby could crawl on it however it is a little rough and is a hard surface, i would not allow my grand babay to crawl on it
2240835
I'd be careful about using the Pedag Drop Metatarsal pad on top of another orthotic because it changes the pressure points on your foot as you walk. You may want to consult your orthopedist or podiatrist on that one.
809748
They aren't slippery. They are well-made. I had trouble fitting my elderly dog--her feet are splayed, but she's only medium size & the boots that fit her feet were too large on leg. I had luck with Protex Pawz reusable boots. They are like little balloons that fit on feet. They give protection, traction & are much less expensive. You might check them out.
568128
No, they won't help for that purpose. You might look at the gel foot pads put out by Dr Scholl. Most of the major drug store chains carry Dr Scholl products.
1760944
With careful walking yes, they should. But they don't offer much protection as far as a sole so I'd be very careful about watching where I put my feet in case there is glass or something of that nature.
1981272
I've found that you only sink into the mat when barefoot. I don't notice any significant sinking when wearing shoes.
1947027
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.
648643
I would be careful with high heels with pointy/stilleto style heel but otherwise yes. My family, guests and I walk on it with and without shoes.
274285
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.
491487
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.
712990
I always go barefoot, I'm sure shoes would be ok. Good scale, will buy another if this on fails
2206523
You don't state the source of the problem, if it is diabetes, I couldn't say. I have used mine on the heel for plantar fasciitis and it did ease the pain and likely reduced the time of discomfort overall. In either case, it won't hurt to try it, the foam on mine fell off but I just used it without. You might consult your local health store to see if they have anything to restore circulation and support nerve repair in the herbal supplements.
25006
I have only used them in the Go-Walks but I would think they would work if you did not have a thong sandal.
1812183
It could be helpful, to roll your insole across. Another option would be the Homemedics foot massager which we purchased this year as well.It is nice, but a larger device and not so portable.
1373949
I would say no..only 20&12Separate point. can you identify shoe depths that will accommodate thick inserts for diabetics with foot nerropathy?.
227989
Short answer is yes. I found a footrest to be very helpful for longtime standing comfort.