Heel Cups
Apr 29, 2012, 1:45 pm
#1
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Heel Cups
I couldnt find anything about this and need an answer.
My podiatrist has me wearing these insoles and they provide so much comfort for me feet. I am going on a vacation and plan to carry on my luggage - are these items allowed?
http://www.muellersportsmed.com/Heel..._Heel_Cups.htm
My podiatrist has me wearing these insoles and they provide so much comfort for me feet. I am going on a vacation and plan to carry on my luggage - are these items allowed?
http://www.muellersportsmed.com/Heel..._Heel_Cups.htm
Apr 29, 2012, 2:10 pm
#2
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I couldnt find anything about this and need an answer.
My podiatrist has me wearing these insoles and they provide so much comfort for me feet. I am going on a vacation and plan to carry on my luggage - are these items allowed?
http://www.muellersportsmed.com/Heel..._Heel_Cups.htm
My podiatrist has me wearing these insoles and they provide so much comfort for me feet. I am going on a vacation and plan to carry on my luggage - are these items allowed?
http://www.muellersportsmed.com/Heel..._Heel_Cups.htm
Apr 29, 2012, 5:06 pm
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Apr 29, 2012, 11:35 pm
#6
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Just because it is "Tuligel" doesn't make it a gel.
This http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa...ited_items.php says gel shoe inserts aren't permitted. But looking at your link they don't appear to have a gel "packet" in them. If they are each one solid flexible piece then I'm almost certain you'll be fine.
This http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa...ited_items.php says gel shoe inserts aren't permitted. But looking at your link they don't appear to have a gel "packet" in them. If they are each one solid flexible piece then I'm almost certain you'll be fine.
May 4, 2012, 7:03 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2012
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I had some that were more solid, left them in my shoes when I removed them, TSA didn't even look at them. Not to say that they wouldn't if there were a more gel like substance in them. But I would say that you are good with the more solid kind.
May 4, 2012, 5:26 pm
#8
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declare it
if you are worried, just declare it with the TSA people. All you need is a prescription document in your possession. I carry a rather large bottle of saline solution which is only allowed with a prescription contacts or glasses.
May 8, 2012, 10:13 am
#10
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I had a slight pain in my feet a year ago due to hiking and playing soccer. I tried heel cups but I can use them only in my casual shoes not in athletic shoes. I need them only while playing soccer and go for a hike. Any other shoes that might solve this problem?
Oct 7, 2012, 5:22 pm
#11
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Why dont they work in your athletic shoes?
Oct 7, 2012, 6:05 pm
#12
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Using orthotics is the best solution. If you catch it early on, and have good orthotics, your feet might heel enough to not need any support.
Mine wasn't treated early enough as my HMO doctor didn't think it needed any medical intervention. Consequently, it's gone beyond the point of no return. I can barely stand for a few minutes without being in excruciating pain.
Mine wasn't treated early enough as my HMO doctor didn't think it needed any medical intervention. Consequently, it's gone beyond the point of no return. I can barely stand for a few minutes without being in excruciating pain.
Oct 7, 2012, 6:48 pm
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Have you checked out Superfeet?
Eye-wateringly expensive, but very good feedback. Ditto IME.
Eye-wateringly expensive, but very good feedback. Ditto IME.
Last edited by h15t0r1an; Oct 8, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Oct 9, 2012, 9:39 am
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My dress shoes have gel in the soles and i have been traveling with them for over a year. (but its built in the shoes)....
......I got these things on sale for like $45 bucks, they lace up so look good with high grade suits (slip-on shoes + very fine grade suits is a "no -no") and they have held up very well, very tough no frills shoes.
I should have bought 10 pairs.
......I got these things on sale for like $45 bucks, they lace up so look good with high grade suits (slip-on shoes + very fine grade suits is a "no -no") and they have held up very well, very tough no frills shoes.
I should have bought 10 pairs.
Oct 9, 2012, 11:47 am
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....and if you are wondering why i said you shouldn't wear slip ons with high grade sutes my answer is...
"I dont know....but when old italian man in his 70s who runs a very very nice custom suit store (and has most of his life) told me not to wear slip ons with his suits, i assumed there must be something to it.
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"I dont know....but when old italian man in his 70s who runs a very very nice custom suit store (and has most of his life) told me not to wear slip ons with his suits, i assumed there must be something to it.
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