Bed Sore Heel & Ankle Protectors | Pressure Sores & Ulcers | GlideWear (Small, White)

So much for preventing sores!!! I'm madder than a hornet right now, 1st night of wearing these socks , took off for morning bath and found this sore!!! $50 for socks...what was I thinking..

These were enormously helpful for my dad, who ended up with a pressure sore on his heel after a brief hospital stay. They are expensive but worth every penny as there is nothing else like this on the market and are helping him get back on his feet. Thank you for inventing this ingenious product.

Ordered these for a surgery that kept me laid up for an extended period. I have very sensitive skin that bruises and stresses very easily and this product sounded like a wise preventative. I also have to wear ankle braces when I am able to get up and move around in my wheelchair to prevent dislocations during transfers. The braces do a good job, but they irritate and sometimes rub to the point of causing blisters.I used these socks after day three of post-op; after they removal of the anti-blood clot inflation leggings. While in bed they do a good job of reducing friction and allowing free movement without rubbing sensitive skin raw. At certain points, I wore socks under these for additional warmth and that worked well also.I would not recommend getting out of bed and walking with these unless you are wearing slippers or some other form of shoe. The slippery material can make hard floors difficult.I used them under my ankle braces, and they did work well. My braces are not overly tight, so the seams did not create issues or blisters.The fit of the socks is slightly loose around the ankle to allow for swelling, with a reinforced heel pad for durability. The upper cuff is thick and soft, allowing it to stay in place without drooping or leaving marks when my calf swelled.I found these socks to be useful, comfortable, and easy to care for. They did take a little getting used to, as the fit is different from a regular sock, but once adjusted I forgot I was wearing them. I think these would do well for a person with sensitive skin like mine, or with a condition such as diabetes where skin sores can be life-threatening. I do believe they would help reduce bed sores in the foot and ankle area for someone confined to bed for extended periods.The material is of good quality and held up to repeated washing without loss of color or fit. The seams are double sewn to help prevent rubbing and blistering. The fit is designed to allow for a small amount of swelling without causing binding marks. The heel is reinforced to allow for extra durability. The price is a little high, but if you are in a situation that requires their use, I believe it is well worth it.I wear a size 8.5 US woman's shoe and ordered these in a medium. The fit was slightly loose but not uncomfortably so.I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.

This is a great product as it is comfortable, easy to apply and our organizations have seen some significant results in prevention and healing of ankle and heel wounds in our residents and patients. GlideWear socks reduce friction and sheer so well, that our staff call them Magic Socks.Julie A. Thurn-Favilla, RNCorporate Director of SNF Clinical PracticeAugustana Care

I bought this for my mother. She has some diabetic pressure wounds. These have helped reduce the friction when she sleeps and sits and rotates her heels back and forth. The socks are easy to get on her, which helps me.

I like them,but too expensive.

My mom is constantly in a wheel chair. She has diabetes and has already had a lot of problems with her feet with neuropathy and she has recently got a toe removed. It made me feel even more helpless that I cannot do anything to stop or prevent this but these socks have made her more comfortable. I won't say they work miracles but I will say since she is constantly in bed or a wheel chair I want to make her as comfortable as possible. These socks do just that. They prevent sores on her feet and she did say they reduce the pain a bit. She cannot stand on her feet because of her issues but she has noticed a difference. That is all that matters to me is limiting the pain and hopefully preventing what I can.I was offered a promotional discount or free product in exchange for testing and giving my honest unbiased opinion of this product.