Usage and Application
How do I apply or care for the product?
More information:
What are examples of how to use the Kits?
- 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk
- Experienced Runner
- Casual Athlete and Recreational
- Avid Weekend Golfer
- Convention Go'er
- Family Vacations
How To's!
Foam Heel Pads: Designed to provide shock absorption to the heel making each step less painful and at the same time reducing if not eliminating pain to the bottom or the back of the heel when walking or standing. (Common ailments are plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, heel spurs, or just tender skin).
Foam Arch Pads: Offers additional arch support that assists in maintaining proper foot position (Common ailments are fallen arches, weak arches, high arches tired arches, painful arches, and pronation related problems.)
Foam Metatarsal Pads: Offers pain relief by providing cushioning and transfer of pressure from the foot to the pad. (Common ailments are metatarsalgia, neuroma, loss of fat pad on ball of foot, and calluses).
Gel Heel Pad: Cushions heels with every step. Heels float on cushioned gel with soft velvet top cover for extra comfort. Common ailments addressed are heel pain, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, and loss of the fat pad on the heel.
Purple Gel Arch Pad: A non-medicated re-usable self sticking gel arch pad provides excellent cushion for arches and reduces pressure while walking or standing. Common ailments addressed are fallen arches, weak arches, high arches, and pronation related problems.
Purple Metatarsal Gel Pad: Provides excellent cushion for ball of foot and reduces pressure while walking or standing. It is a non-medicated, re-usable self sticking gel cushion. Common ailments addressed are metatarsalgia, neuroma, burning ball of foot pain, and calluses.
All Gel Toe Cap: Designed to cushion sore or deformed toes. (Common ailments are corns, blisters, hammertoes, ingrown nails, and general toe pain).
Gel Moleskin: For reduction of friction and treatment of blistering. Common ailments addressed are blisters, tender boney prominences, bunions, calluses and corns).
Athletic Tape: Great for taping and keeping adhesive bandages fixed in place. 100% cotton backcloth, zinc oxide trainers tape. White, bleached features high tensile strength with excellent tackiness and conformability. Easy handling, easy unwinding to the core. 2 inch by 10 yards per each roll. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.
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Topricin Foot Therapy Cream: Refer to Topricin specific directions or find additional information at www.topricin.com. Packs4Feet is the exclusive provider of 2 gram Topricin Foot Therapy and Healing cream refill packs which are available for bulk reorder at the online store.
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Foam Heel Pads: Designed to provide shock absorption to the heel making each step less painful and at the same time reducing if not eliminating pain to the bottom or the back of the heel when walking or standing. (Common ailments are plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, heel spurs, or just tender skin).
How to Apply: Insert pad into heel area as far back as possible with the beveled portion facing upward. Product can be used for either right or left foot.
Recommended Care: Do not attempt to wash. The life of the product is affected by its care, use and activity level of the individual. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
Foam Arch Pads: Offers additional arch support that assists in maintaining proper foot position (Common ailments are fallen arches, weak arches, high arches tired arches, painful arches, and pronation related problems.)
How to Apply: Gently apply to clean dry foot by removing adhesive back and apply pad directly over the area of pain. Position pad so foam is comfortably in the arch lengthwise. Product may be reinforced with athletic tape provided if needed.
Recommended Care: This is a single application item. Dispose after use. The life of the pad is affected by its care, use, and activity level of the individual. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
Foam Metatarsal Pads: Offers pain relief by providing cushioning and transfer of pressure from the foot to the pad. (Common ailments are metatarsalgia, neuroma, loss of fat pad on ball of foot, and calluses).
How to Apply: Gently apply to clean dry foot. Remove adhesive back and apply pad directly over the area of pain. These pads are intended for the bottom of the foot but can be used anywhere.
Recommended Care: Product is designed for single application. Dispose after use. The life of the product is affected by it care, use and activity level. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
Gel Heel Pad: Cushions heels with every step. Heels float on cushioned gel with soft velvet top cover for extra comfort. Common ailments addressed are heel pain, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, and loss of the fat pad on the heel.
How to Apply: Separate the pair of heel pads and insert cushion into heel the area of each shoe as far back as possible with gel side down.
Recommended Care: The life of the product is affected by its care, use and activity level of the individual. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
Purple Gel Arch Pad: A non-medicated re-usable self sticking gel arch pad provides excellent cushion for arches and reduces pressure while walking or standing. Common ailments addressed are fallen arches, weak arches, high arches, and pronation related problems.
How to Apply: Gently apply to clean and dry foot. Peel off backing. Position gel pad in a comfortably placed on the arch. This product is designed to be worn and placed directly on the skin, not the shoe or insole. Wearing hosiery ensures product stays in place and is recommended. Place socks carefully over pad to ensure pad stays in place. Remove product at least 3 to 4 hours daily to allow skin to breathe. After use each day, remove cushion by GENTLY peeling it away from skin.
Recommended Care: We recommend that you hand wash product with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Then, air dry. Once dry, the pad will renew its self-adhering surface and stick again many times. Do not put powder, lotions, or meds on this pad or skin while using. NOTE: Gel cushion will not adhere unless skin clean and dry. The life of the product is affected by its care, use and activity level of the individual. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
Purple Metatarsal Gel Pad: Provides excellent cushion for ball of foot and reduces pressure while walking or standing. It is a non-medicated, re-usable self sticking gel cushion. Common ailments addressed are metatarsalgia, neuroma, burning ball of foot pain, and calluses.
How to Apply: Gently apply to clean and dry foot. Peel off backing. Wearing socks ensures product stays in place but is not mandatory. Position pad so that the gel is comfortably placed over the sore or affected area on the ball of the foot. The product may be worn with dress or casual shoes. Remove product at least 3 to 4 hours daily to allow skin to breathe. After use each day, remove cushion by GENTLY peeling it away from skin.
Recommended Care: We recommend that you hand wash product with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Then, air dry. Once dry, the pad will renew its self-adhering surface and stick again many times. Do not put powder, lotions, or medications on this pad or skin while using. Note gel cushion will not adhere unless skin clean and dry. The life of the product is affected by its care, use and activity level of the individual. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
All Gel Toe Cap: Designed to cushion sore or deformed toes. (Common ailments are corns, blisters, hammertoes, ingrown nails, and general toe pain).
How to Apply: Gently apply to clean dry toe by opening end of cap and pull onto toe. One size fits all. If cap is too long for a toe, use scissors to trim the open end of cap. Do not cut off capped end of product.
Recommended Care: Hand wash product with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Then, air dry. Lightly dust gel with talcum powder if gel becomes sticky after washing. The life of the product is affected by its care, use, and activity level of the individual. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
Gel Moleskin: For reduction of friction and treatment of blistering. Common ailments addressed are blisters, tender boney prominences, bunions, calluses and corns).
How to Apply: Gently apply to clean dry foot. Carefully separate pad from paper backing and apply by placing the Moleskin over the painful or tender spot. Use scissors to cut appropriate size piece if necessary. Remove by gently peeling it away from the skin. Do not place product on an open or inflamed wound. If irritation, discomfort, or any problem results from the use of this product, discontinue use immediately, and notify your doctor immediately.
Recommended Care: After every few uses, hand wash product with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Then, air dry. Once dry the pad will renew its self-adhering surface and stick again many times. Do not put powder, lotions, or meds on this pad or skin while using. Note: Gel will not adhere unless skin is clean and dry. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.[top of page]
Athletic Tape: Great for taping and keeping adhesive bandages fixed in place. 100% cotton backcloth, zinc oxide trainers tape. White, bleached features high tensile strength with excellent tackiness and conformability. Easy handling, easy unwinding to the core. 2 inch by 10 yards per each roll. This item is available for bulk reorder at our online store.
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Topricin Foot Therapy Cream: Refer to Topricin specific directions or find additional information at www.topricin.com. Packs4Feet is the exclusive provider of 2 gram Topricin Foot Therapy and Healing cream refill packs which are available for bulk reorder at the online store.
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Great Usage Examples!
3-Day Breast Cancer Event Walker
Alice Cook is 32 years old and is an ardent supporter of the fight against breast cancer. For the last seven years she has participated in a 60 mile walk that takes place over a three day period to raise money to assist in finding treatments and ultimately a cure for breast cancer. Both her mother and best friend have passed away as a result of breast cancer. Alice is very aware of the inevitable foot problems she will encounter during this event. The problems she has encounter in the past are blistering, toe pain, ball of foot pain, arch pain and heel pain. In the past she has tried various over the counter products from various stores with minimal relief. She has found that she underestimated the demands that walking 60 miles take on her feet. She found she was ill-prepared in regards to foot aliments she would encounter.
During the weeks leading up to her most recent event, Alice was introduced to a unique product called Packs4Feet. She was delighted to find the kit and quickly realized that it offered easy to use, practical pads and gel products to address each of the problems she encountered in previous walks. She began using the Packs4feet products to train for the walk and keep her feet “on the go”. She was pleased to know that the kit was designed by a Podiatrist who really understood the problems she was facing during her training and ultimately her walk. She uses components from the Packs4feet Performance kit to obtain maximum support and comfort during the lead up to the event. During her activities of daily living, Alice uses the Packs4feet Comfort kit to maintain foot health. When she runs out of pads or product she can order exactly what she needs on www.packs4feet.com. In fact, one of Alice’s goals this year is for her entire training group to complete the 60 mile walk without the foot problems she encountered in the past.
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Casual Athlete and Recreational
Spencer and Grant are brothers who live in Western Washington. They regularly go on day hikes in the local Cascade Mountains. They find it invigorating to be outside and enjoy the exercise it provides. They are new to the activity and have begun to experience points of pain on their feet while hiking. Problems they have encountered include: blistering on various parts of their feet, ball of foot pain, arch pain, heel pain, and toe pain. They have gone to various local stores and even looked online for products that could help them stay active. They have been unsuccessful in their attempts to find the right product. One day while taking a rest break a few miles into their hike, they met Wesley. Wesley appeared to be a much more experienced hiker and struck up a conversation with the twins. Wes recommended a product called Packs4feet. Packs4feet Comfort kit contained the exact products that the young hikers would need. The kit contains gel toe caps to pad and reduce friction between toes. It also contained metatarsal pads for the ball of the foot pain, arch pads for the arch pain, heel pads for heel pain, and reusable gel moleskin for the dreaded blistering. The kit also contains topical pain reliever, athletic tape, and small pair of bandage scissors. Wes finds the Packs4feet comfort kit practical, pertinent, easy to use, and best of all refillable. He is able to go to www.packs4feet.com and reorder those components he finds beneficial.
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Experienced Runner
Eric Rogers is 32 years old and participates in a variety of 6k and 10k running events. He also is a tri-athlete where swimming, biking and running are all part of the event. Eric discovered Packs4Feet foot care kits recently and uses almost all of the components of the kit to solve a variety of problems. For example, when moving from a swimming event to the biking event, Eric can quickly apply a moleskin patch to alleviate friction from his biking shoes which he typically wears without socks and allows a quick transition. For the most part, Eric uses the support pads included in the kit to address heel and arch pain. Occasionally, there is need for a metatarsal pad for events that are conducted on pavement. Eric finds that all his requirements for running are met with the Packs4Feet Comfort Foot Care Survival kit which can be purchased at our online store.
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Convention Go’er
Nick Breen is a 40 year old computer engineer who has been asked by his company to go to a software convention in Las Vegas. In planning for his trip he realizes that the Las Vegas Convention Center is 100,000 square feet and the days will be 12 hours long. He is concerned how his feet will hold up for three days with non-stop activities. His co-worker, Zach Manning shared a product with Nick called Packs4feet. Zach attended the conference the year before and vowed not to experience the dreaded foot pain again. This year Zach purchased his Packs4Feet in advance of the conference. Zach went to www.packs4feet.com and realized that the kit was designed for this 3 day conference in mind. He found the kit addressed the “points of pain” that he experienced last year which were: blistering, ball of foot pain, heel pain, arch pain, and toe pain. Zach and Nick found the trip a success and the products were easy to use, practical, and pertinent. In fact they were able to walk the Las Vegas Strip after the convention was over.
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Avid Golfer
Bob Smith is a 45 year old avid golfer. Typically, Bob plays golf twice a week and loves to walk the course whenever he can. He goes through one pair of golf shoes per year and breaking in those new shoes can cause some uncomfortable friction on the heels and inside of the ankles. Bob has been looking for a solution to this painful problem and, in the Pro Shop, discovered the Packs4Feet Comfort Kit for recreational activities. The recreational kit contains special, self-adhesive moleskin patches that protect the sensitive parts of Bob's foot while the shoe softens up. The kit also contains heel and arch supports for those days Bob is walking the course. Bob now uses Packs4Feet products religiously and can refill his kit through a convenient online store, www.packs4feet.com.
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Family Vacation
Alexa Jarvis, mother of two, is in charge of planning the family trip to Disneyland this year for a week. She is apprehensive about the distances she will walk on the trip. Her friends have warned her how busy and full the days can be especially with kids. The week before her trip her friend JoAnne introduced her to a product called Packs4Feet. JoAnne said it is a “must have item”. She used it a few months prior while on her family vacation and it came in very handy. She suffered from blistering from a new pair of shoes she bought for the trip on day one. Day two was no better, she had ball of foot pain, heel and arch pain. She found that Packs4Feet had a specific pad or product for these “points of pain” she had. Day three was great and she found her ability to keep up with her kids was no problem. Since then JoAnne has refilled her kit and uses the products when needed. Alexa took JoAnne’s advice and purchased her Pack4Feet in advance of her trip at www.packs4feet.com. She realized she didn’t want to be in pain for days. She wanted to participate fully with her kids.
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3-Day Breast Cancer Event Walker
Alice Cook is 32 years old and is an ardent supporter of the fight against breast cancer. For the last seven years she has participated in a 60 mile walk that takes place over a three day period to raise money to assist in finding treatments and ultimately a cure for breast cancer. Both her mother and best friend have passed away as a result of breast cancer. Alice is very aware of the inevitable foot problems she will encounter during this event. The problems she has encounter in the past are blistering, toe pain, ball of foot pain, arch pain and heel pain. In the past she has tried various over the counter products from various stores with minimal relief. She has found that she underestimated the demands that walking 60 miles take on her feet. She found she was ill-prepared in regards to foot aliments she would encounter.
During the weeks leading up to her most recent event, Alice was introduced to a unique product called Packs4Feet. She was delighted to find the kit and quickly realized that it offered easy to use, practical pads and gel products to address each of the problems she encountered in previous walks. She began using the Packs4feet products to train for the walk and keep her feet “on the go”. She was pleased to know that the kit was designed by a Podiatrist who really understood the problems she was facing during her training and ultimately her walk. She uses components from the Packs4feet Performance kit to obtain maximum support and comfort during the lead up to the event. During her activities of daily living, Alice uses the Packs4feet Comfort kit to maintain foot health. When she runs out of pads or product she can order exactly what she needs on www.packs4feet.com. In fact, one of Alice’s goals this year is for her entire training group to complete the 60 mile walk without the foot problems she encountered in the past.
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Casual Athlete and Recreational
Spencer and Grant are brothers who live in Western Washington. They regularly go on day hikes in the local Cascade Mountains. They find it invigorating to be outside and enjoy the exercise it provides. They are new to the activity and have begun to experience points of pain on their feet while hiking. Problems they have encountered include: blistering on various parts of their feet, ball of foot pain, arch pain, heel pain, and toe pain. They have gone to various local stores and even looked online for products that could help them stay active. They have been unsuccessful in their attempts to find the right product. One day while taking a rest break a few miles into their hike, they met Wesley. Wesley appeared to be a much more experienced hiker and struck up a conversation with the twins. Wes recommended a product called Packs4feet. Packs4feet Comfort kit contained the exact products that the young hikers would need. The kit contains gel toe caps to pad and reduce friction between toes. It also contained metatarsal pads for the ball of the foot pain, arch pads for the arch pain, heel pads for heel pain, and reusable gel moleskin for the dreaded blistering. The kit also contains topical pain reliever, athletic tape, and small pair of bandage scissors. Wes finds the Packs4feet comfort kit practical, pertinent, easy to use, and best of all refillable. He is able to go to www.packs4feet.com and reorder those components he finds beneficial.
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Experienced Runner
Eric Rogers is 32 years old and participates in a variety of 6k and 10k running events. He also is a tri-athlete where swimming, biking and running are all part of the event. Eric discovered Packs4Feet foot care kits recently and uses almost all of the components of the kit to solve a variety of problems. For example, when moving from a swimming event to the biking event, Eric can quickly apply a moleskin patch to alleviate friction from his biking shoes which he typically wears without socks and allows a quick transition. For the most part, Eric uses the support pads included in the kit to address heel and arch pain. Occasionally, there is need for a metatarsal pad for events that are conducted on pavement. Eric finds that all his requirements for running are met with the Packs4Feet Comfort Foot Care Survival kit which can be purchased at our online store.
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Convention Go’er
Nick Breen is a 40 year old computer engineer who has been asked by his company to go to a software convention in Las Vegas. In planning for his trip he realizes that the Las Vegas Convention Center is 100,000 square feet and the days will be 12 hours long. He is concerned how his feet will hold up for three days with non-stop activities. His co-worker, Zach Manning shared a product with Nick called Packs4feet. Zach attended the conference the year before and vowed not to experience the dreaded foot pain again. This year Zach purchased his Packs4Feet in advance of the conference. Zach went to www.packs4feet.com and realized that the kit was designed for this 3 day conference in mind. He found the kit addressed the “points of pain” that he experienced last year which were: blistering, ball of foot pain, heel pain, arch pain, and toe pain. Zach and Nick found the trip a success and the products were easy to use, practical, and pertinent. In fact they were able to walk the Las Vegas Strip after the convention was over.
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Avid Golfer
Bob Smith is a 45 year old avid golfer. Typically, Bob plays golf twice a week and loves to walk the course whenever he can. He goes through one pair of golf shoes per year and breaking in those new shoes can cause some uncomfortable friction on the heels and inside of the ankles. Bob has been looking for a solution to this painful problem and, in the Pro Shop, discovered the Packs4Feet Comfort Kit for recreational activities. The recreational kit contains special, self-adhesive moleskin patches that protect the sensitive parts of Bob's foot while the shoe softens up. The kit also contains heel and arch supports for those days Bob is walking the course. Bob now uses Packs4Feet products religiously and can refill his kit through a convenient online store, www.packs4feet.com.
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Family Vacation
Alexa Jarvis, mother of two, is in charge of planning the family trip to Disneyland this year for a week. She is apprehensive about the distances she will walk on the trip. Her friends have warned her how busy and full the days can be especially with kids. The week before her trip her friend JoAnne introduced her to a product called Packs4Feet. JoAnne said it is a “must have item”. She used it a few months prior while on her family vacation and it came in very handy. She suffered from blistering from a new pair of shoes she bought for the trip on day one. Day two was no better, she had ball of foot pain, heel and arch pain. She found that Packs4Feet had a specific pad or product for these “points of pain” she had. Day three was great and she found her ability to keep up with her kids was no problem. Since then JoAnne has refilled her kit and uses the products when needed. Alexa took JoAnne’s advice and purchased her Pack4Feet in advance of her trip at www.packs4feet.com. She realized she didn’t want to be in pain for days. She wanted to participate fully with her kids.
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