i found these very painful with thick socks on, is that normal? i took them off quickly, am i doing something wrong? thanks
1373798
Hello Judith, I'm not sure what normal is but I started out extremely slow (10-30 seconds standing in one spot) and gradually built up over time. I can now walk on them with socks for 5 to 20 minutes. They help with calming down my nerve pain, at least for awhile. Hope this helps. Mary
1373799
The order has never been delivered. Please check it back in your side what has happened with my order for it. thank you.
353121
That's a hard question to answer because it is all relative to what other compression hose/socks you've used before.I'd say they are a little harder to put on than the low compression hose out there. Definitely not as hard as the high compression Sigvaris or Jobst stockings. I use them everyday instead of using Jobst/Sigvaris with my normaldress socks on top of that. I use these as my dress socks and "kill two birds with one stone".
1581295
they are definitely hard to put on and take off until they wear in a bit - i struggled to get them off - and heated them with a hairdryer the next time and they were a bit easier - i can't say if it was because we had already had them off once or not. But i did heat them with the dryer (on low and not very close) and they did soften up a bit - be careful - the leg will do the same if you get too close! i am sure it is not something they suggest - so i can't say enough to be careful
4037
the running sock is VERY hard putting on and taking off. but love the sock, very great on the legs. i leave them on all day. but, really i would wear the socks when walking, running and every day wear. p s too heavy for hot months
2270463
I wear the same size as you and ordered 11. They fit fine and would have accommodated some fairly thick socks. I returned them due to the inside circumference of the boot being too large to tighten when my insulated jeans were inside and the exterior circumference being too large to allow wearing my jeans outside. The apparent quality was impressive and I've no doubt they would have kept my feet warm in any weather condition...the insulation was incredibly thick. I realize I've commented on more than the question you asked but the question you asked suggested, to me, you had not been able to try these on in person. Hope this is helpful. I wear the same size as you and ordered 11. They fit fine and would have accommodated some fairly thick socks. I returned them due to the inside circumference of the boot being too large to tighten when my insulated jeans were inside and the exterior circumference being too large to allow wearing my jeans outside. The apparent quality was impressive and I've no doubt they would have kept my feet warm in any weather condition...the insulation was incredibly thick. I realize I've commented on more than the question you asked but the question you asked suggested, to me, you had not been able... » Read More I wear the same size as you and ordered 11. They fit fine and would have accommodated some fairly thick socks. I returned them due to the inside circumference of the boot being too large to tighten when my insulated jeans were inside and the exterior circumference being too large to allow wearing my jeans outside. The apparent quality was impressive and I've no doubt they would have kept my feet warm in any weather condition...the insulation was incredibly thick. I realize I've commented on more than the question you asked but the question you asked suggested, to me, you had not been able to try these on in person. Hope this is helpful. « Show Less
1591538
If you are already wearing an orthotic, stick with that. I had these in a pair of trainers and took them out. Greg is correct - they are uncomfortable and difficult to wear.
319481
Hi Janet, I purchased these for my grandma; she said they are the warmest socks she's ever worn. FYI they're really, really thick so might not fit when you wear normal shoes. Might be best for home with slippers etc.
1597770
Could be the shoes you are wearing or possibly the resistance is too high. There are traction bumps on the foot holsters on mine that actually used to hurt my feet because of the thin sole but maybe these are worn down on yours. Personally, I've never had this issue so these are just guesses but I would try for shoes w/better traction.
255216
To answer for the socks these socks don't seem to be padded but since I've purchased these socks. I only wear them now and my heels have not hurt once I also had trouble with my heels cracking then would hurt for weeks. I haven't had them crack anymore since these socks as well. The shoes I personal like the HOKA ONE ONE brand they have heel padding up to 35mm normal shoes usally are only around 19mm. They are expensive but well worth it. They do cost $150 to $180 a pair. If looking for cheaper pair to try my girlfriend swears by SKECHERS GO WALK brands I have had few pairs of them as well. They will run you $55 to $70 depending on which ones you get hope this helps. To answer for the socks these socks don't seem to be padded but since I've purchased these socks. I only wear them now and my heels have not hurt once I also had trouble with my heels cracking then would hurt for weeks. I haven't had them crack anymore since these socks as well. The shoes I personal like the HOKA ONE ONE brand they have heel padding up to 35mm normal shoes usally are only around 19mm. They are expensive but well worth it. They do cost $150 to $180 a pair. If looking for cheaper pair to try my girlfriend swears by SKECHERS GO WALK brands I have had few pairs of them as well.... » Read More To answer for the socks these socks don't seem to be padded but since I've purchased these socks. I only wear them now and my heels have not hurt once I also had trouble with my heels cracking then would hurt for weeks. I haven't had them crack anymore since these socks as well. The shoes I personal like the HOKA ONE ONE brand they have heel padding up to 35mm normal shoes usally are only around 19mm. They are expensive but well worth it. They do cost $150 to $180 a pair. If looking for cheaper pair to try my girlfriend swears by SKECHERS GO WALK brands I have had few pairs of them as well. They will run you $55 to $70 depending on which ones you get hope this helps. « Show Less
1186372
I used them without any socks and didn't have issues. they are a little stiff.
1421765
For best results, part way through the dry cycle, take out the socks and turn them inside out. I have also put them through a normal dry cycle with no problems as well.
614235
They are really like tube socks. I'm a woman with size 8 1/2 shoe size and they fit fine for me as far as feet go. My problem is really that my ankle and legs are very swollen so the top of the sock is too tight for me around and it goes only half way up my calf. So I had to snip the band at the top and roll them down. But that was a leg problem, not a foot issue. I hope this helps, it's all I've got. :)
1530202
Isn't pain tolerance something only you can answer? All i can say is that I wear these to snowboard... Have fallen on rocks hidden under snow without issue. I can 'take a knee' when i want to, need to. I'll not board without them. For the price, I'd suggest just trying them out. or perhaps, go to home depot, take a pair of knee pads and see if you're able to 'take a knee' without pain. I'd suspect that pain would be due to pressure of kneeling / pressure of weighting your knee, as opposed to any pressure of the ground puts on your knee. If that's the case, it wouldn't matter if you were kneeling on a mattress, or concrete.
235865
Yes, they are very stiff, but it's not a problem for me. I think that is the nature of bowling shoes. I am not sure why, maybe it's because they don't want you to forget to take them off before you leave the bowling alley...if they were comfy, you would wear them all the time and ruin them...that is the only thing I can think of. They are much more comfortable than the ones they rent at the alley. I have not actually gone bowling since I got them...but I hope to use them soon and I will put in a review at that time based on their performance.
1471955
I tried wearing mine under my dress socks. Problem was the front kept rolling up under my foot making it uncomfortable to wear. I haven't tried them over the sock. I imagine they would still roll up when placing foot in shoes.
872771
Thus far, I have not worn these boots much. It seems like my toes keep getting pushed to the front of the boot and that is uncomfortable. I intend to take them to a local shoe store and see if there is something they can suggest to make them more comfortable. I love they way they look, now I just need to figure out if I can actually wear them. Frankly, I don't believe they would be much good in cold weather.
1791611
Whatever size you would normally buy get the same size in these they are true to size.If you take a 9 gaet a 9 and there will still be enough for a thick pair of socks.They come up to the back of my knee just at the bend. I love mine but they are hard to get off,I would recommend a boot puller to make it easier. Enjoy your trip