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Just 3 weeks prior to running the Twin Cities Marathon I developed heel pain. I visited the Doctor and local running stores and they told me the same thing, rest and no running. Since I was scheduled to run the marathon the time was already invested. I had to run. I limped through the marathon and my time was awful, and legs and feet ached. I stopped running and was in pain every day. My job as a pharmacist did not allow me to rest my feet. my plantar fascitis grew worse every day. I decided to try these arch supports and I was amazed at what a difference they made. I have orthotics and they work perfectly together. After the first week of wear I started running again pain free! I work 10 hour days on my feet --- pain free! I have now purchased 4 pair and can not go a day without them. I went from not running because of the pain to running 10 mile runs pain free. They have even helped with my IT band pain! Thanks a million Road Runner Sports I owe my well being to your products.

Karen R Knight
26 years of running and still going strong!
Cedar Rapids IA

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I tried these out for the first time today. I wish I had known about these nine months ago when my plantar fasciitis began. Eventually it worsened to where my 40 miles a week of running became 0 miles a week.

Now I'm on the road back.

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I work in hospitals on concrete floors all day. I have looked for YEARS for the perfect shoe to eliminate feet pain. Now I swear by these and have been using them for about 6yrs now. I buy several pairs at a time so i always have them on hand. I can't imagine my active lifestyle without these. I have a size 11 foot and I buy the mediums. I agree that sometimes the quality is not as great as it could be but over the last 6 yrs i may have had 2 pairs that weren't well made.

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Slid around too much and actually made my heel feel worse after a full day of wearing.

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I have only used it so for walking around.
I have recently had a a terrible bout of plantar faciitis, Every day I have had terrible pain...but now it feels better and better each day.

That a long with the Straussburg sock. I feel like i will be running again soon.

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This might sound weird but I'm actually not much of a runner.......I'm a skater. So posting on this website might seem foreign to some but I believe if there's anything we can both relate to, it's foot pain. Jumping down staircases and having flat feet is a horrible combination, which ultimately led to the arch in my right foot giving out. For weeks I could barely walk and I also work in the television industry where I'm on my feet for 10+ hours so that didn't help at all. The pain became excruciating and every insole I tried seemed to hurt it even more.

One day I decided to stop by roadrunners in West Hills seeing if they had any insoles I haven't tried and discovered the pro-tec ankle support. Honestly in less than 6 days my foot pain was gone. I went from limping around the house to skating again with my friends. So basically if you suffer from plantar fasciitis, definitely try this product! You won't regret it.

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The velcro strap will not hold the arch support in place. This is not worth the money. I bought a planter fasciitis arch support at a local retail store for less then $5. It works a lot better then Pro-Tech's arch support.

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The main problem with these is that they do not contain any elastic. So to get them tight you really have to pull on them hard and even then then tend to slide down toward your toes. The strap really needs to be elastic to hold it in place better and grip you sock. I wouldn't recommend buying them

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Bought these after getting plantar faciitis the first time training for Ironman. Pretty uncomfortable and difficult to squeeze in a shoe. Rock Tape provides just as much arch support, is comfortable inside a shoe, and believe it has helped me get past this injury.

Also got Lynco 405S inserts with metatarsal support inserts at the walking store for my running shoes. These and the Rock Tape got me back on the road nearly right away.

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I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for a few years and have tried the Stroudsburg sock, stretching, massaging, and orthotic shoe inserts. While they all have their merits, the Pro-Tech Athletics Arch Support has helped the most. I wear these arch supports daily (without any other support devices), but continue to use the orthotic inserts when I run (3-7 miles at a time).

After using these, my pain was reduced almost immediately. Be sure to wear them properly: on the correct foot, on the outside of your socks, and trim any excess velcro strap.

I like them becuase 1. they help!, 2. they stay put, and 3. I can wear them with shoes, slippers, sneakers, etc. - even barefoot should I choose to do so.

I didn't give them 5 stars because I'm not cured (yet!). I still have some discomfort, but the pain has been reduced to the point where I hardly notice it (there was a time when it was difficult to walk without limping!)

A great alternative to surgery!

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Haven't had this product long but it is good for walking barefoot if you have foot problems and need arch support. If I have been very active and my feet need some extra cushion these are great for walking around the house. I also use them in my cross trainer for added support during circuit training. I don't use them in walking/running shoes. For that I use my RRS custom insoles.

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I saw someone using these arch supports and got a recommendation and link to buy them online. I have used them for about one month, once or twice a week.
I use these arch supports for dance class, where I'm barefoot and without my shoes and orthotics. If I don't use them I have pain in my flat feet. If I use them I don't have the pain after class.

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My plantar fasciitis is FINALLY disappearing after using this wrap all day at work and while running. It compliments my rehab of picking up marbles with my toes.

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I ordered this product with moderate expectations, I was very pleasantly surprised on first use as they are comfortable and effective in my running shoes. I am recovering from plantars fasciitis and these are a big help. My wife has a pair, too, and is very satisfied with daily, continuous use in her shoes. She has had immediate relief from a long term plantars problem.

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I bought this because I was tired of taping my feet all the time for my plantar fascitis. It is a great option to wear during the day, but doesn't offer the amount of support I need during a workout. It is easy to use. My problem is I have skinny feet so there is overage of strap, which I should probably cut off. Might work great for those who need mild/moderate support.

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These are great if you suffer from PF - I won't run without them & if I know I'm going to be on my feet for a long period of time, I'll wear them then, too. Since I've been using these along with a boot at night,"Superfeet Insoles" & wearing Birkenstocks as my other shoes, I haven't had a PF reoccurance. Only complaint is how overpriced they are for a little piece of fabric & Velcro. I swore I was going to make my own, but here I am ordering my 3rd pair.

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The first thing I loved about these arch supports is that they came in a pair. I have a friend who purchased a similar support and paid the same amount I did but for only one. I had an arch injury and wore this support 24/7 for a few weeks. Before purchasing this support I was very concerned that this injury would not heal because I am on my feet all day. It took some time (over a month)but I have no pain and only wear the support when I wear very flat shoes. I'm running again without pain.

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this is helpful, but slips within shoe. does provide relief for plantar fasc./fallen arches. NOTE TO RRS-this is not generally available or known to Podiatry specialists, and should be promoted for this problem (non-runners included)

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I have HIGH arches. I tried many different types of insoles, but none allowed for exactly the right placement for the support I want. These arch-support bands are fabulous. You can place the pad in just the right spot. I won't use anything else. I don't buy special insoles any longer. I use them for injury prevention so can't comment on injury recovery use.

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This seemed to work well. The only problem I had is that I live in Hawaii and wear sandals without socks everywhere. It doesn't say on the website but it says in the instructions to wear a sock under the strap. I don't wear socks so the sizing was off. It was too big. I tightened it as much as possible but it would have worked better in a smaller size.

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I have had plantar faciitis and this prodct has helped.

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this product really does what it is supposed to!

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I use this product most days of the week to stem pain of plantar fasciitis. I ordered it this time because my use in the past has been very helpful.[...]

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This product, plus a good motion control shoe, saved my life! I used to not be able to run more than 3 miles before my arch/heel pain became unbearable, and now I can just go and go. It's really easy to use and it WORKS!

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definently helps my plantar fasciitis but cannot wear them when running because they are too bulky. they also seem to wear out quickly if you wear them alot. But they are worth the money so I will be buying a 2nd pair.

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I have been using these straps for years and recommending them to my friends. These and the Asics Gel Kayanos I wear helped me get rid of my plantar fasciitis. Thanks, Road Runner Sports for keeping such a great product in your line up.

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I struggle with Plantar Fasciitis, and I've been using this product for 9 months. The arch support supplements my custom orthotics perfectly, and I've been completely satisfied with this product. I use them for running, hiking, basketball, and walking. Highly recommended.

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I began training for the LA Marathon this year, and I began experiencing pain in my feet, which was later confirmed to be Plantar Fasciitis. I bought these a couple of weeks, and I recommend them for everyday use, but not for running. I tried training in these and my feet blistered within the first 4 miles, and I had to take them out.

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I have been wearing these while running for years (56-60 miles a week). To avoid blisters I cut the padding out of the strap (there used to be an option to buy it unpadded). I wear them over thorlo socks. No blister and no more arch pain.

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the velcro strap fell apart after only one wash.