Vive Arch Support Brace (Pair) - Plantar Fasciitis Gel Strap for Men,

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great idea didn't work for me unfortunatelyGreat idea. I have flat feet and must wear orthotics so sandals are out. I thought I could wear these and then wear sandals then but all sizes given have shapes where the "support"/inserts of different sizes are too concentrated. They might work better if the inserts' sizes were more spread out because as they are they're like having a stone in my arch. But great idea! just spread out the length of inserts so more supportive and comfortable.I am men's size 11. 2Works well to help with heel painI like this product. I have extreme heel pain in one foot due to Plantar Fasciitis. I'm not going to give a ridiculous review saying that it cured me. I will say that I wear this around the house with flip-flops and it definitely helps me immensely by taking the impact off of the heel where the pain is. It comes with 3 separately sized silicone arch supports to slip into a pocket to fit your particular arch height. It fastens with vecro and stays fairly securely although I sometimes need to re-adjust the sore foot just a bit. I have another pair in my cart ready to order so that I'll always have one when the other one is being washed. 5These handy items saved my summer!I developed plantar fasciitis this summer, (too much barefoot walking), which is the kind of pain that will really ruin a vacation. So, I've been on the seach for items to help me deal with it. I tried a hard boot and hated it, so I switched to a soft boot -- which is comfortable to sleep in -- but have no arch support at all, so not very effective. Also, wearing it caused pressure on my heel, causing it to hurt. (Note: Make sure the straps aren't too tight.)Putting my thinking cap on, I set out on a search through Amazon-land to find items that might correct those issues. I came up with a winning combination.First, the Arch Support Brace by Vive (two to a pack), can be worn with most of my sandals, and are even useful when I'm barefoot. I love them so much that I bought a pair for two other people who are also suffering with PF, and boy were they grateful!The soft boot is: "Comfort Dorsal Night Splint for Effective Relief From Plantar Fasciitis - Small / Medium By MARS Wellness," And the heel supports are PROFOOT Plantar Fasciitis Orthotics, Women's Size 6-10 (1 Pair), Inserts to Help Support & Cushion the Heel & Relieve Pain.Using this combo, my plantar fasciitis cleared up in two weeks, and I believe it's because I actually wore the boot at night and the braces during the day AND night; (something I wouldn't have done if they were uncomfortable). I still wear the combination of these items at night, just to make sure I don't backslide!NOTE: I wore the braces so much that I developed blisters! Using some Tubagrip (Tubigrip Tubular Bandage Size D, 10M Box (2 Pack)) fixed that right up. Also -- be careful to use the right level of density inside the Vive braces. They come with three sets of little silicon pads that fit in a pocket in the braces, that let you control the amount of arch support. Pick the most comfortable sized pads until you can increase the arch support without pain.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Last note: I also found some amazing flip-flops created by an orthopedist, Vionic with Orthaheel Technology -Tide II Flip Flop Sandal. They have great heel cushioning and serious arch support. (They may seem hard at first but they soften up and feel amazing.) I walked all over New England in them this summer with zero discomfort! 5Life changing!I m have almost crippling pain in my arches after yoga and after work- just about anytime I m not wearing good supportive sneakers. I ve had badly sprained ankles (both feet, both inside and out) for three years now that don t want to heal, so I m trying to find SOMETHING to give me relief. I got some arch supports that stick in my not-so-supportive work shoes that help tremendously, but need something under my arches while barefoot- especially during yoga. These arch support braces are EXACTLY what I need. They came with different size gel pads that slip easily into their little pouches on the bottom of the braces (medium is good so far). They are well made and look like they ll do good in the washing machine (in lingerie bags and air-dried). I can adjust them to the best tightness, and they are very comfortable to walk/stand barefooted, which has been painful before trying these braces. I even stood ironing for over an hour last night, and my feet were good- and I didn t wake myself up crying, not even once, from cramps in my arches or ankle pain (my normal nights, anymore). I did try them in my work shoes (dressy loafers), and it was pretty awful-looking. I don t know if it would bother anyone else, but the center of my feet are pretty wide with these braces on, so they bow the center of the shoes out and make them a really weird shape- like I have round feet. Not the end of the world, but the stick-in arch supports will be better inside dress shoes. I will be ordering another today so I will always have a clean pair ready to wear. These arch support braces are going to be life changing! 5Recommended for everyoneI bought one like this several years ago when I had plantar fasciitis. I haven't had it for a while but I am now being plagued by it again and my old one was, well old, and I needed a new one. I looked at several on Amazon and found this Arch Support Brace, which looked like my old one, and bought it. I also bought another one that was a slip on. This one fits better as I can adjust the strap. The slip on one is OK but the gel support is a little soft. This one is much better. I even recommended it to a friend for her husband.I recommend this brace to everyone. 5You will be out money as this item is NOT returnableI bought this because of the mostly positive reviews but I am 100% disappointed. Just a horrible item. It will not stay in place well and slips on the foot and causes more discomfort than the pain I already have. Then I tried to return the item and get a message from Amazon that this item is "not returnable". I thought this item was guaranteed!!! 1but a little direction would be nice; )At first I was very put off by this product. First, the size large gel inserts were already in the supports...I thought perhaps it was a returned product, but the actual supports (the black straps) didn't look used and I didn't need the large inserts anyway so I kept them. Second, there weren't any directions of any kind. Its not rocket science, but a little direction would be nice ;) . Third, they are not a breathable fabric so wearing them in tennis shoes is not a good idea. BUT...I kept working with them to find the right way to wear them all the while thinking I was gonna return them and then I noticed all my foot pain was gone! I couldn't believe it. I have had pain in my right foot from what I believed to be from lack of support for a couple of years now. It was the worst when I get up in the morning. I endured that until I started having pain in my Achilles tendon and then really bad pain in my heel. All of my pain has gone away. I am so glad that I stuck it out. So my final thoughts about this product are:1. Start w the small and work up. The small seems too small to work, but that is the one that worked for me.2. They are great to wear around the house and in slip on shoes, but I would not recommend for tennis shoes or boots.3. The inserts make a "D" shape, put them on your foot with the flat part of the "D" facing out.4. Stick it out and work with it! Give it about a week. These arch supports are worth the money! :D 4I still had a dull ache in my feetI normally don't write reviews, but I had to for these braces. I've had plantar Fasciitis for 5 years. After wearing arches, foot supports and doing stretching exercises, I still had a dull ache in my feet. I was tired of that ache, and happened across socks and arch supports on Amazon. I chose these arch supports, and am glad I did. I wear them at home while doing my housework. After a couple of days, I noticed that my feet no longer ache! I am so excited! For the first time in 5 years, I am pain free! 5Pad too smallConcept is great but the silicone "pad" is barely larger than a silver dollar. It needs to be bigger to cover more area of the arch of your foot. I tried to push past the pain that these caused thinking I'd get used to it but they are just too small for a woman size 10 foot. It may work if you have really small feet. Disappointed. 1Fantastic for High ArchesNormally, I'm not one to write reviews. This product, however, moved me to do so. I have high arches that have progressively caused me trouble. I started having peroneal tendonitis. I was prescribed orthotic inserts for my shoes, which marginally helped, but the condition eventually progressed to the point that I had to continuously wear an ankle brace. This I did for years. I don't remember how I stumbled upon these arch supports, but they have been a game changer for me. After a week of wearing these, I was completely pain free and no longer dependent on any other braces or orthotics. My stance feels much more stable and well balanced. If you have high arches, definitely give these a try. I hope you find as much relief from them as I did. 5

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Vive Arch Support Brace (Pair) - Plantar Fasciitis Gel Strap for Men, Woman - Orthotic Compression Support Wrap Aids Foot Pain, High Arches, Flat Feet, Heel Fatigue - Insert for Under Socks (Black)

Vive Arch Support Brace (Pair) - Plantar Fasciitis Gel Strap for Men, Woman - Orthotic Compression Support Wrap Aids Foot Pain, High Arches, Flat Feet, Heel Fatigue - Insert for Under Socks (Black)

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