Strassburg Sock - BLACK, Regular Size (Measurer calf at fullest part, up to 16" is a Regular size)

I strained my feet by jogging up a concrete sidewalk, with 100 lbs. worth of kids in it, in shoes with no support or cushion, after relatively little activity the past few years (having had 3 kids in a row, it's difficult to drag them all with me wherever I go). I'm not at all overweight, but I caused this injury by having feet that weren't conditioned for the sudden pressure and demand I put on them.Anyhow, after 3 months of starting to heal, then re-injuring my self a few times, I gave the S-socks a try (I got one for each foot). I had to be careful not to over-tighten the strap that pulls the toes up, and to not cause too much pinching in my toes, I had to wiggle them down away from the very tip of the sock a little. Anyhow, once I figured out the most "comfortable" way to wear these, and I wore them a few hours at a time, they were an immediate help. I woke up in the middle of the night several times and had to take them off, because I didn't want to over-do wearing these, but waking in the morning I could actually walk on my feet, without immediately going to hands and knees. I'm still wearing them, to allow for any extra little bit of healing that I can get out of them.I think it important to note that, while these are extraordinarily and immediately helpful, they will not solve the cause of the plantar fasciitis problem. Finding and releasing pressure points in the calves, and -very- important is transitioning into a zero-drop shoe with a wide toe-box that lets the toes spread out. These are just a couple steps to tackle what causes the problem in the first place: modern day shoes are almost entirely the cause, and shoes that don't scrunch up the toes and that don't cause the calves to shorten are at the center of it. Shoes that lift the heel higher than the ball of the foot lead to a shortened calf muscle, which then causes trigger points and creates extra tension on everything connected, including the achilles, planter facia, etc. As an example, the Altra shoe brand is an entirely zero-drop line; I also purchased a pair of these to tackle my PF, in addition to this sock, and worked on loosening the trigger points, legs and feet (for which I used a massage ball and a rolling pin, not to mention stretching). All this together has put me on a quick path to recovery, and the ability to walk barefoot again.

I have been having issues with planter fasciitis in my left foot since January. Tried resting and icing it to no avail. When I was at the chiropractor and mentioned my foot issue he had recommended the Strassburg sock and try wearing it while I slept. It looks like some foot torture device but I thought I'd give it a try. It does feel strange when you first put it on, but it is nice that it is adjustable. I normally wear a size 11 in shoes and went based off the size chart and this one works well for me.It does take a little getting use to wearing it and I found trying to wear it while I slept didn't work out so well. Instead I would put this sock on in the morning (since that's when my foot was bothering me) and also at night while relaxing on the couch watching tv or reading. After wearing it for a few days I did notice some relief with my foot issue. Although it has not completely rid of my foot of pain, it has over time helped ease the pain. I do try to wear it regularly if possible or when I notice my foot is acting up. Overall I am happy with this product. Do think it is a little overpriced for a sock.

After trying EVERYTHING non-invasive for a recent flare up of Plantar Fasciitis, I decided to give the Strassburg Sock a try. It had been on my radar for awhile, but sounded just a little too weird to be true. However, desperation led me to give it a try.I've been using it every night for the past week and a half. I'm seeing an overall improvement of my symptoms. I'm not completely pain free, but it's been a steady trend of healing. Slow and steady wins the race, right?I am still taking other measures that have worked for me in the past—stretching (ala Katy Bowman), wearing shoes that allow for proper toe splay, using toe spacers, and some thin insoles that I like (Naboso). However, I realized my issue was likely that my sleeping position (stomach) was forcing my foot into a non-ideal position for healing, so I think this sock takes care of that last piece of the PF puzzle for me. (The first couple nights were uncomfortable, but now I really don't notice it.)I will update this post down the road when more time has passed. I believe average recovery time in a study of the sock was about 18 days. We will see!

If I put my toes in the toe of the sock, I can pull the top of the sock up to just above my knee! I’m 5’8”. If I put the top of the sock at the top of my calf, there’s 7-8 inches of extra sock hanging off the toes. My last 5 socks were not this long and were a key part of managing my plantar fasciitis. This one doesn’t do anything for my foot.

I purchased this sock to take with me while traveling all summer for work, hoping it would be more compact to travel with that my dorsiflexion boot. But it did so little that my PF has actually regressed over the course of a few months (despite my stretching and exercises).The sock is problem if you adjust it too snugly - it will cut off circulation in your toes, waking you up so you have to re-adjust it (and lose sleep).If you fasten the sock more loosely, it doesn't keep the foot or toes in position at all, so you might as well sleep with a bare foot.Also, the shaft of the sock is a one-size-fits-all, and even though tI'm 5'10", the tension from the velcro strap will pull the extra fabric down, loosening it, and also making it completely ineffective in the night. If you scrunch up the fabric around the upper part of your calf, it basically cuts off your circulation.Finally, it squishes your toes together, so if you do find a way to adjust it comfortably it night, I recommend wearing toe spacers like Correct Toes.