are these a little higher at the ankle for support ?
9912
I don't find them to be any higher in the back for support. In fact, I have a heel spur on the back of my foot and they are very comfortable on it. I have wide feet and 2 heel spurs and these are the most comfortable sneakers I've found. Had no trouble walking all over Disney! If you have any foot "issues", I think these would be a good sneaker to try.
9913
I think the are as high as you can go without it ribbing your ankle bone. I found they support ok. I have worn these because I have a wide foot and they don't bother the bones on both of my feet. I have had a problem with this pair that I havn't had before. I go on my treadmill 2 miles in the morning and 2m miles in the evening. The black was coming off in little specks and I was leaving a trail everywhere. It hasn't bothered the use of the shoe but I would really have to think about it before I bought another pair.
1484883
Yes, they can and by quite a bit. I'm 5.7 and didn't have to raise them as far as they are capable of going. I prefer near vertical position too because I'm getting over a back problem and need to be as vertical as possible.
294384
From my own experience wearing them, they seem neutral. However, as said before, they are thin and provide good arch support.
71024
Yes, I am 5'1" and they hit a few inches above my ankle but because of the gathering at the bottom I can pull them up a little higher and they look great. If you are a bit taller they will definitely be Capri length.
1935638
Nope. They don't go all the way up like they are supposed to either. That happened right after purchase.
403740
these are for me, her husband, I usually don't wear high heels so i'm unable to answer the question. I can say they work very well in my shoes
1699145
I think the ankle support would help your ankles.It is a soft support, but if your ankles swell too much it would certainly bind. Hope this helps.
81256
They seem to fall at your natural waist which feels a little high but is still very comfortable. I'd be afraid that a lower rise would make you more prone to get snow someplace you don't want it.
1523475
They have a little bit of cushion. But I bought them more for the heel cup support than cushion.
610570
Usually they do. However, my old pair just dangled there after alot of use and wear. Or just one side drooped down.
1961003
I would say no. I am on my feet all day and I wear support stockings with a short pair of crew socks over them and that solves the problem. By the way, when I bought Miracle socks on amazon, they were not near as tall on the calf as the ones I got from Walmart. I don't know why that is, but they were and I couldn't use them.
1529118
I am 5'10" and they go up just below the knee cap on me. However, they do hold well and you could probably push them down and position them whatever height you want. It's a decent high sock with a cool design.
1766596
They are ok....my boyfriend prefers that there was a padded bar like some others we've seen...but he is very tall and bony. They are held in with a thick foam ankle cuff.
870457
Not really. The main purpose of them is to keep your foot from sliding forward in heels thereby making them more comfortable. They are not support insoles but more like a tool. That's why they don't take up the entire bottom of your shoe.
1237042
I don't know of a way to raise them higher, but I'm happy with them. I might be even happier if they were a little higher. I have arthritis in my hips and knees and found them easy enough to get out of without a cushion. However, I've added a pillow for comfort. It's not a patio chair cushion, just an old throw pillow. I'm only 5'6" so maybe that's why I'm not having a problem.
1037847
Yes, these are more of an arch support. Everyone's arch is higher or lower than someone else. Since one size wont fit all, they try to make a few different sizes of arch support so you can try to get one that is somewhat close. If you need an arch support these can help provide some relief. If you need an arch support and would like a professional fit like a doctor would prescribe go to Surethotic.com. They will make a support that is an exact fit and will last 10 times longer.
315911
They don't actually have any on the instep itself. It goes all the way around the back of the ankle and stops right in front of the ankle bones on both sides. But it really gives the whole ankle sturdy support. I have 3 pairs, and am getting ready to order 3 more. I wash them in the washer and let them air dry. Best ankle supports I have EVER had and I am a senior, who has been using various types over 50 years.