Sorry, but these are sold by the pair - right and left. There is a built-in arch and rocker sole to help your gait, so they are not flat.

Carbon Webbing combined with an acrylic polymer which allows the material to maintain its density and integrity. • Heating temperature of 248F to 266F (not over 320F) • Easily adjusted with a heat gun • Can be reheated & reshaped as often as desired • No special band saw blades needed • No fraying of the edges – smooth finish. Once it is modified, it can't be returned.

The HCPCS code is L3040.

Unfortunately, they only come in medium width. They may still work for you though, as we usually suggest that you put the Turf Toe Plate underneath the insole of your shoe. You may not feel the narrowness that way.

These Turf Toe Plates don't take up too much space - they are rigid, so can't be altered much, but they are not quite full length, so can fit in many shoes. I doubt they would fit in slim dress shoes, but they would fit in tennis shoes and other full-shaped shoes easily. The first toe extension is meant to limit the ROM of the big toe, so it should suit your needs well.

We don't have a sizing chart per se, but the size details are listed in the drop-down box for all sizes, noting the European size, US size, and length in inches.

These Turf Toe Plates can work with orthotics, and are usually worn underneath them. However, they aren't flat- there is an arch and a curve up by the toes, to create a rocker movement to help with toe-off. Our Spring Plates (#882) are constructed the same way.

Yes - the Euro/metric size 43/44 is a US Men's 10. Thanks!

You sure can!

The extention that goes under your big toe does end before the tip of the shoe, but should be long enough to hit the fat pad past the toe joint. It is recommended that you wear it underneath the insole of your shoe for comfort reasons, as it is so hard. It can be worn in shoes where the insole won't come out, if that is what you wish to do, but it is much more comfortable to put some cushion on top of it.

They should be compatible-the only issue is whether there is enough space in your shoes for both.

The Turf Toe extension that goes under the big toe shouldn't be that short. It should go past the big toe joint and rest somewhere in the fat-pad area of your big toe. We will be happy to exchange it for a larger size.

The key factor in choosing a size is the actual length of the Turf Toe Plate. I would recommend that you mark a piece of paper with the length of the Men's 8-9 (9 5/8" long) and the Men's 10-11 (10 1/4" long) and see where they hit you under your big toe. You want the extension piece that goes under your big toe to go at least past the fat pad of your big toe.

It is always advisable to buy the smaller size, but you might want to do some measuring first. We suggest that you take an insole out of a shoe you wear all of the time and measure it from tip to heel, and then compare that measurement with the sizing details we have for the turf toe plates. The Turf Toe Plates come already molded with an arch, but you can heat mold them to accomodate more specific fitting needs. We send these modification instructions along with your product.

These do come only in a medium width, but with proper equipment, you could trim the edges with a grinder. Because the carbon graphite particles will be airborne during grinding, you would need to wear a mask and have good ventilation.

Here are the alteration instructions:

• Heating temperature of 248F to 266F (not over 320F).
• Easily adjusted with a heat gun.

Use oven mitts to hold and mold the inserts. I think you could heat them, and then gently push the arch forward a bit with your hands.

• Can be reheated & reshaped as often as desired
• No special band saw blades needed
• No fraying of the edges – smooth finish.

Please note - once it is modified, the turf toe plate can't be returned.

The Turf Toe Plates are made out of a combination of Glass Webbing and Carbon Webbing combined with an acrylic polymer which allows the material to maintain its density and integrity. To alter their shape, you can use any of these methods: • Heating temperature of 248 F to 266 F (not over 320F) • Easily adjusted with a heat gun • Material can be reheated and reshaped as often as desired • No special band saw blades needed • No fraying of the edges – smooth finish. Once modified, they are not returnable.

I'm really not sure what the water would do to the Turf Toe Plates, as the manufacturer does not have any information regarding their durability in water. Since they are made of carbon graphite, I imagine they would withstand exposure to water, but I am sure the finish would not hold up as well. Also, I don't think the manufacturer would replace them if they broke, since this use would not be considered 'normal'.

You're on the right track but looking at the wrong product.

If you need something for Turf Toe that does not have any arch in it at all, you can either alter these plates with heat (instructions are included)to flatten the arch, or purchase our Flat Carbon Graphite Shoe Plates.

I'm sorry that there is confusion when comparing these 2 products. The measurements we provide are what the manufacturer has for these products. The Turf Toe Plates are a bit shorter than the Spring Plates (although not a true 3/4 length), in that they do not go all the way to the tip of the shoe toe - the Turf Toe Plates are all shorter than the Spring Plates. It is important when ordering the Spring Plate that you order one a bit shorter than your shoe's insole because they do not bend at all and are a full length insert. When ordering the Turf Toe Plate, I would order by length rather than your usual size, which means you might want to order the 39/40, since it measures 9 1/4' in length.

The Turf Toe Plates can be placed underneath your good insole, so that you have the benefits of both inserts. Wearing the Turf Toe Plate should not affect your heel pain at all, as it is meant to be worn underneath your insole for the sole purpose of limiting the range of motion of the big toe joint.

The Turf Toe Plates are a bit shorter than the full carbon flat or spring plates, so you should go with the length that best matches your usual shoe size. If your carbon fiber foot plate is 11.5 inches, then you would likely wear a Men's 12 1/2 shoe. If this is so, then the 45/46 Turf Toe Plate would be the best choice.

The Turf Toe Plates limit the range of motion your big toe joint goes through during gait, so they would help in both scenarios: whether you have hallux limitus or a stress fracture. Their width is average, so we do suggest you place them undderneath the insole of your shoe, which also helps keep them in place. If they feel okay, double-sided tape works well in keeping them in place.

The Turf Toe Plates are not flexible at all. Since they are made of carbon graphite, they really don't bend or flex. But because the have a built-in arch, it does make the gait process easier.

Actually neither of the two products is going to treat toe walkers.  The problem with toe walking is called equinus which refers to a tight calf muscle.  Have you looked into a program of calf stretches?  The most appropriate product for that would be our calf stretching block.

You can modify them with heat. We should have sent a sheet with alteration instructions with your order - if not, here they are: • Heating temperature of 248F to 266F (not over 320F)• Easily adjusted with a heat gun • Can be reheated & reshaped as often as desired • No special band saw blades needed • No fraying of the edges – smooth finish. Once it is modified, it can't be returned.

If your Powerstep Full Length fits well in your shoes, then you should order the Turf Toe Plates that are 8 7/8 inches (Women's 7-8). The Turf Toe Plates do not go all the way to the tip of your shoe, so I think this would be a safe bet for you.

Also, if they don't fit, you can either return them if they are not scuffed up or scratched, or exchange them for a different size.

Our Turf Toe Plates aren't technically 3/4 length, as the extension under the big toe is much longer than a typical 3/4 length shoe insert. The length of the Turf Toe Plates is measured all the way to the end of the big toe extension, which is why they measure that long.

Most folks find relief using either a Dancer's Pad or a Turf Toe Plate, but don't need to use both together. It always makes sense to start simple, so try the Dancer's Pads first and then move up to the Turf Toe Plate. Even if the Dancer's Pads are effective, you may want to use the Turf Toe Plate just to have something firmer, more permanent, and movable from shoe to shoe.