Silipos Ball of Foot Cushion Universal Gel Strap (Pair)

When the cushioning on the balls of your feet wears away, walking can become uncomfortable as your metatarsal heads become exposed without protection. The Silipos Ball of Foot Cushion Universal Gel Straps (Pair) are a pair of comfortable elastic sleeves with an anatomically designed gel pad that covers all five metatarsal heads at the ball of the foot. Helping to reduce pain and discomfort in the forefoot, these Gel Straps can make walking, standing and running considerably more comfortable.

What's Included?

• 1 x Cushioned Gel Strap

Silipos Ball of Foot Cushion Gel Strap Sizes

The Silipos Ball of Foot Cushion Gel Strap is available in two different sizes. To find the right size for you, please use the information below as a rough guide:

• Small/Medium: Typically for women or men with smaller feet
• Large/Extra Large: Typically for men or women with larger feet

Ideal for Fat Pad Atrophy

The Silipos Ball of Foot Cushion Universal Gel Straps serve as a soft tissue supplement for fat pad atrophy (when the cushion of fat under the ball of the foot wears away, becoming thinner and offering less natural cushioning). Multi-functional and versatile, the stitching of these straps can be cut to fit to the instep, bunions, elbow, hand or wrist.

Covered or Uncovered Gel

The Silipos Ball of Foot Cushion Universal Gel Straps are available with an uncovered (exposed) gel pad that delivers mineral oil treatment to the skin, or with a covered gel pad that offers pressure relief but does not deliver the mineral oil to the skin. These two options offer the following benefits:

• Uncovered Gel: Allows the mineral oil gel pad to soften and reduce callused skin
• Covered Gel: Extends the product's lifespan as the gel pad is not absorbed, making it ideal for when callusing isn't an issue

What Does the Gel Strap Look Like?

The Silipos Universal Gel Strap fits over the foot and big toe to form soft and comfortable barrier between your foot and shoe below.

What Does a Correctly Fitted Gel Barrier Look Like?

If you've purchased the correct size and applied your Gel Barrier so the padded section is covering the afflicted metatarsal row, you should instantly start to experience less pain when walking and exercising. Take a look at the image to see how a correctly fitted Gel Barrier should look: 

My Silipos Barrier Keep Slipping

If you are experiencing slippage, there are a few things you can do. The first thing we recommend you do is ensure that your Cushion is indeed fitted correctly by look at the sole of your foot and comparing your placement against the image above.

The second is to take a section of gauze or bandage and wrap that gently over the top of the Gel Barrier to prevent the Cushion "running" up and down your foot.

Silipos Gel Products

Silipos gels easily conform to the body, ensuring a comfortable fit that cushions and protects. Silipos gel products are made with mineral oil gels that provide cushioning protection with the added benefit of skin moisturising and conditioning when the gel is applied directly to the skin.

These gels protect the body against impact, pressure and shear forces while simultaneously releasing moisture-rich mineral oil that gently hydrates, softens and conditions the skin without the use of additional creams or lotions.

Washing Instructions

To correctly and safely wash your Silipos Cushioned Gel Strap, hand wash using a mild detergent. Do not machine wash. To dry, simply leave to air dry in a warm environment.