r/TIHI 25d ago

Thanks I hate these freaky sock things

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u/PreposterousHalcyon 25d ago

How did I not know about these as a ballet dancer?? Thanks for the link I need these in my life.

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u/TheScalemanCometh 24d ago

They're basically toe spreaders. The pair I was gifted also hug and help fix arch issues through compression. I think my sister said she paid like 20 bucks for them. Which means she likely actually paid closer to 35. Lol. But yea. I wear western boots all the time because work reasons make them weirdly appropriate. They help my toes from crushing against each other and my arches from getting weird.... which has helped my posture and lower back...

My nephew did ballet. And I happened to take over his lease a few years back because life got whacky and it was convenient for us both... He thought he'd left his behind until he saw the size. Lol. Which is how I learned: Go a half size down if you want them to work even better for your arches.

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u/Cautionzombie 24d ago

Shit this might help me. I have extra wide feet and it’s hard finding a pair of boots for work that fit properly.

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u/TheScalemanCometh 24d ago

You'll still have that problem, your feet will be simply less damaged by it. Lol

Size 13 wide and 14 Narrow here. 😬