Product Review: Feetures Socks

Last week I decided to buy a new pair of socks, advertised for Plantar Fasciitis Relief, from Feetures.

I suffer quite badly on occasion with foot cramps, usually as a result of a fatigued plantar fascia. This worsens when the weather is cold or wet, like it was last week here in Joburg. I have also been using stability shoes for longer runs, as it seems my arch has been collapsing (rolling in), resulting in achilles and calf injuries and tarsal tunnel syndrome.

I came across this product by chance on Facebook, on a post of someone asking what to do for Plantar Fasciitis. For a sock, it is on the expensive side, but if it works, then it is worth it.
After I ordered, I was contacted by Head Office advising that the sock was dirty, due to some work being done at the warehouse. I was offered to be compensated with another pair of socks and a shirt, which I accepted. When I got home, the socks and shirt had been delivered - super happy with the service from Feetures.

I took these socks for their first run on Friday afternoon - a 45 minute tempo run around the hills of Randburg. Putting the socks on at first I could instantly feel the compression; my feet looked like they had shrunk 2 sizes. Putting on my shoes, my feet felt so small, but comfortable. Walking actually felt lighter, almost as if I wasn't wearing shoes at all. The run went well, I didn't feel any pain or discomfort and it felt as though I had more range of motion in my ankles. Unfortunately after the run my feet felt a little bit spasmatic but my feet did get a bit wet and cold.

I used the socks on Sunday again, for my 55 minute long run and for Orienteering. As this was in the morning, my feet weren't swollen, so I didn't have as much of a compression effect as I did on Friday. I also felt the heel structure of the sock (support) when I first put them on. Feet once again felt comfortable, light and well supported during the runs.

So far I am happy with this product and the amount of support and compression it has given my feet. I look forward to testing them more, particularly during the cross country season.

What the sock offers:

Eases heel and arch pain
Targeted Compression lifts, stretches, and stabilizes the plantar fascia and supports the Achilles Tendon
Support along the achilles

To buy your own pair, buy online here

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