Tired tootsies? YogaToes ease foot pain

Hap Pupe, Southern cali — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:15:33 GMT

I might be totally clueless here; but couldn't one just place cotton balls between the toes and get about the same results? Or any similarly inexpensive items, such as bunched facial tissues?

Tired tootsies? YogaToes ease foot pain

Isembard, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:07:30 GMT

Since bunions cannot be cured except by removing the bone-up on the bone (which is what that bulge is), how is this company allowed to blatantly lie about their product's capability? While the product sounds comfortable and somewhat therapeutic, I would absolutely not purchase this overpriced version from a company that fraudulently claims it can cure a condition that it obviously cannot.

Tired tootsies? YogaToes ease foot pain

Avian Hill — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:17:04 GMT

Isembard - in all fairness, the writer says that the company claims to "ease the discomfort" - they don't say they will cure bunions. But, as Hap Pupe says, there are probably other, less expensive, ways to achieve the same relief. Not something I would spend $50 on for sure!

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J. — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:03:54 GMT

I have Yoga Toes and suffer the same fate as mentioned in the article. They do work, but with daily use. It has stopped my foot from further movement and does make my foot feel exercised and relaxed. I do wear both, though only one foot is affected. I would recommend them highly. The price is a little steep, but they do have a life time warranty should they fail beyond normal wear and tear.

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Liz, Mission, KS — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:14:24 GMT

Yes, you do get what you pay for...i have actually tried some of the products in question. Pampered Toes are supposed to be one size fits all--not true. On top of that you cant even return them if they dont fit. I ended up calling the people at Yogatoes and not only do they have custom sizes but they helped me understand how to use the product. i only wish i hadnt wasted my time/money on junk.Yogatoes are the only thing that worked for me.

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Katie, Dallas, TX — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:43:14 GMT

There are several magazines that have YogaToes advertisements in the back (Us Weekly for sure). These ads have a code to receive a discount on the product. Also, the more pairs you purchase, the larger the discount.

I purchased two pairs (one for me, one to give away), and have both really enjoyed the product.

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Csaba, North Hollywood, CA — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:43:17 GMT

I received a set of YogaToes from a friend of mine who said she was tired of listening to me complain about my sore feet and worrying about my toes getting bet around in weird angles as I got older. I totally love them and use them daily - after a bath or shower they make me feel as though I've had a foot massage. I'm a dude and on my feet in workboots 10 - 12 hours a day.

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Fri, 29 May 2009 21:21:17 GMT

I have some serious hammer toe and would love something that would help. The problem is that these are one size fits all. I wear a size six in women's shoes. I've tried the full-size ones, but by the time I get to my pinky toe it has to go almost horizontal to fit in the alotted spot.

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Suze — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:28:22 GMT

I've been using a Yoga Toes knock-off from Wal-Mart since I developed a bunion on my right foot. I love them! I don't think they realign joints or straighten bent toes, but they certainly relieve discomfort and are a treat at the end of a day when my poor feet have been jammed into heels all day.

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emily, massachusetts — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:13:53 GMT

Sorry, but Yoga Toes is the biggest rip off ever. It doesn't ease pain whatsoever, nor fix feet problems that it claims to fix and plus it's horrendously expensive! I am really surprised that this is run on the front page of cnn.com.

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Forever Moore — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:44:35 GMT

I practice yoga a lot and this simple ritual relieves tension in tired feet! I massage the bottoms of my feet and toes with a plain ol tennis ball and it works wonders...stand or sit down with the ball under your foot and use your body weight to push down on the ball, rolling back and forth...you will quickly notice any tender spots that need attention, like the arch.

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Chris — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:03:27 GMT

$50? Really? The toe separators that they use for pedicures will do exactly the same thing for $49.70 fewer dollars. I don't know about you but I can think of many other ways to spend $50.

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balice, Seattle, Wash — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:14:02 GMT

I use my Yogatoes regularly and they do relax my feet and relieve some of the pain from my bunion. They are pricey, but I expect they will last forever.

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waveriderj, seattle, wa — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:19:36 GMT

Yogatoes blow. Plain and simple. They are a cheap product that don't cost more than a dollar or two to make so the other $47.95 is filler with the idea that expensive products mean quality, which it doesn't.
For the people that bought yogatoes over any of the cheaper options.. I have a bridge in Brooklyn I will sell you too.

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Kali K, Mill Creek Washington — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:20:05 GMT

I'm sorry Emily, but I think you might be wrong in your statement. Obviously YogaToes DOES work if it has as many people claiming so as it does.

I personally have back problems that are causing foot problems. At only 22 I am having to consider orthodics. I would personally rather give something like YogaToes a shot and relieving the pain, than paying as much as I would for the alternative!

I'm ordering. :-)

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Gina B., Chander, AZ — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:14:03 GMT

I've had bunions all my life (juvenile bunions) and I recently had them surgically corrected. I am using my Yoga Toes to exercise my toes during the physical therapy I'm going through now to return flexibility to my feet. They are a great help and I feel rest assured that my $50 was well-spent because of their lifetime warranty.

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sheley — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:44:18 GMT

Yogatoes work VERy well for me.

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Karen S, Cleveland, OH — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:17:21 GMT

I have the $10 Pampered Toes, and love them!!! No reason to spend the extra $40, I don't think....

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Dan S, Grand Junction, CO — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:00:49 GMT

Kali,

Orthodics?....err orthopedics?

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Robyn H., Norman, Oklahoma — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:13:26 GMT

I have YogaToes and I love them. They don't really "solve" any foot issues but they really do stretch my toes out after wearing heals all day. It feels great, just like a good stretch to any part of the body does after a long day of work. I bought mine at CVS and certainly did not pay $50.00 for them. I probably wouldn't have tried it if it had cost that much.

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valerie bloomington, IN — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:03:57 GMT

thanks to Katie for suggesting to check magazines for discounts for yoga toes. i subscribe to body and soul magazine - and in the april issue was a $15 coupon for the yoga toes (I noticed that not all issues had the coupon - so you may want to look through your back issues). thanks for saving me some money!

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Kim Ashmead — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:24:50 GMT

Have you ever tried Fit Flops? They are the best shoe I have ever worn. I have had heel problems for over a year, plantar fasciitis etc. and w/in a few days of wearing my feet feel great...even better than with my $400 orthotics. they cost about the same as the YogaToes.

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Beth, Kansas — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:31:22 GMT

I've had foot problems for years. I had bilateral bunion surgery years ago which solved many of them ... but still a long day makes for sore feet.
I got the "knock off" Pampered Toes about six months ago. I generally use them every night and they ARE helpful. I wear a size 10 and they fit fine.
Do they SOLVE problems. Well, my mild hammer toes are marginally less pronounced. But, more importantly they do help my feet feel better after a long day and what more can you ask out of $10???

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Christi, Madison ALABAMA — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:37:02 GMT

Ive seen the knockoffs out at WalMart and have wondered if they helped or not. For 9.95 its worth a try since i stand on my feet all day at work in steel toe boots.

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Tulip, Oregon — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:42:27 GMT

Hap Pupe,

You can definitely use less expensive items to promote the same relief! I work at a massage clinic and small stones are usually used to place between the toes during a Hot Stone Massage. I suppose it's just about being creative...

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J, San Diego — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:53:19 GMT

I have Yoga toes, you can get them for $10 at Bed, Bath and Beyond. They are definitely worth it! I feel relief everytime I take them off. I usually take a shower and slide them on after cramming my toes in "cute" shoes all day.

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J., San Diego — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:54:46 GMT

I'm sorry, its pampered toes that I like. I don't have an opinion on yoga toes other than that seems expensive.

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M. Atlanta, Ga — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:43:17 GMT

I have the knock offs. I dont expect them to fix any problems but I like the feeling that comes with use. My feet feel great (wearing them and after) andI like to use them while watching TV. I think they're great!

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Darlene Crawford — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:50:08 GMT

Currently I am using a similar product bought at Walmart. They make my feet feel soooooo good afterwards. They are a little difficult to put on especially around my little toe. I was wondering if the Yogatoes are easer to put on. I think $ 50 is a bargain. The walmart brand is made of stiff foam, I would think the gel is much nicer on the feet.

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Molly Brown, Hoboken, NJ — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:58:36 GMT

My yoga person recommended SmartToes www.smarttoes.com toe stretchers. They're more comfortable and less expensive than Yoga Toes. They're also easier to put on. She gave me the code MB10 for 10% off and I love them!

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Bonnie Pazda — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:12:42 GMT

I have tried yaga toes and I have tried yoga sandals, I now have 5 pair of youga sandals that have the same principal only they are a sandal. They work great for mortons neuroma which I have in both feet. I wear them all day and they feel great.

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JJ — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:59:34 GMT

I love these so much. My feet feel like any part of your body feels after a good stretch! I bought the knock offs at amazon and think they are a great deal and a great product. I would not have paid 50 bucks...

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Pati, Cincinnati — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:51:37 GMT

I use Yoga toes for plantar fasciitis,restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. They have been very useful in successfully reducing foot and leg pains that cause severe sleep fragmentation. I purchased the "brand name" because knock offs are usually close but not the same. Try on a pair of Crocs after trying on a pair of knock offs and you'll see what I mean.

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stephanie las vegas nv — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:55:38 GMT

I'm on my feet all day as well.. I didn't spend 50 or 10 bucks on mine. I got a pair of them for like 6 bucks at target!! I assume their working just as well as the named brand 'yoga toes'!!! try em!!!:)

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Lynn, Boston — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:16:38 GMT

Another very happy Yoga Toes customer here! My feet had a number of problems, including partially-collapsed arches, a neuroma, and scrunched-over (hammer) toes, all of which caused near-constant pain. I felt something happening almost immediately, and I could see changes after two weeks. It took a year, but to my amazement my toes lie completely flat and straight now, and my arches are restored. More importantly, I'm pain-free.

For those (including Helen) who are not getting any real effect from your Yoga Toes, you may need the larger size. Yogapro recommends the small for most women, but thanks to posts on an exercise forum, I learned that the larger size is often more appropriate, unless you have teeny feet or tiny toes. (Yogapro will exchange sizes at no cost.)

BTW, $15-off discount codes are always available; google will find them for you.

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Debbi, Gage, OK — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:57:16 GMT

I have Healthy Toes and they have done absolute wonders for my toes!! I also tried Yoga Toes which were much more difficult to put on and seemed like the gel was harder. I will never give up my Healthy Toes!!

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Amanda, Jamaica — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:41:48 GMT

I have just bought my pair of yoga toes and with some of the negative comments above i'm wondering if i did the right thing. probably small is not the right size for me as the end to my great toes are left open. I will explore the size return option mentioned by Lynn if this doesn't work. i've just started 2 days now so i'm watching what the effects will be. they are very tight and become somewhat uncomfortable if i keep them on for two long - but maybe that's the initial feel, so i'll assess it for a while

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Issy, Scottsdale, AZ — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:25:52 GMT

I'm always on the look out for stuff that I can use to pamper my feet. After searching online, I found and purchased the HealthyToes toe stretcher - they're awesome!! I found them at a great price at http://www.activeforever.com/p-5186-healthy-toes-toe-stretchers.aspx?intcmp=search

It helps relieve sore feet and toes in just minutes and feels so good after wearing heels all day- I even purchased them for my mom, who's a Nurse and on her feet all day. Highly recommended!

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Molly, Boston, MA — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:46:26 GMT

Dan S.
Next time you try to correct someone, please check your facts first. Orthopedics is a specialized area of medicine. Orthotics are orthopedic devices designed "to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body".

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Julie — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:14:11 GMT

Molly,
I'm glad that someone corrected Dan S. Especially since he was being so smug about his fact correcting.