| Rating: 2 by Alan |
I recently purchased 3 of the additional cool packs to go with my activewrap that I had purchased about a year ago for my ankle. These ice packs are very inferior in quality compared to the ones that originally came with my activewrap. I don't know if they changed them in an attempt to cut cost or what, but one of the original is easily worth two of these. They don't stay cold nearly as long. I can't believe they cost me $10 bucks each.
Pros: ?
Cons: See below |
| Rating: 5 by joanne |
| Great for icing, haven't used it for heat yet. I keep it in the freeze and use it on ankle, foot, anything that needs icing. I recommend it. |
| Rating: 5 by Masterspykiller |
Does what it should. Holds the cold gel pack firmly where you want it. It helped me.
Pros: works like it should. Holds cold gel pack firmly.
Cons: None. |
| Rating: 5 by Kieran |
I purchased the ActiveWrap after sustaining a foot injury in 2007. My need was quite urgent and the service I received was excellent - the item was delivered very quickly enabling me to commence rehab straightaway. It is a very useful piece of kit - very versatile and comfortable to wear. The flexibility of the gel packs for use as hot or cold is great and it certainly helped to accelerate the healing process for my foot. I would recommend one of these products to anyone.
Pros: Flexible, esay to use, versatile, comfortable
Cons: When purchased mine only came with 2 gel packs |
| Rating: 4 by Betsy |
The packs need to be cooled in a really cold freezer to be sufficiently cooled. Then they will be too cold at first, but they will fairly quickly warm up. They will only stay cold for about 10 minutes, but I guess that's enough. Overall a good product.
Pros: Great for keeping the cold pack in place.
Cons: The packs lose their cooling capcity fairly quickl |
| Rating: 5 by Greg |
This is an absolutely FANTASTIC product that does everything as advertised. I rarely (if ever!) write product reviews, but I've had such a good experience with ActiveWrap, and dealing with Scott at HeelSpurs.com, that I wanted to let everyone out there know if you have heel pain and/or plantar fasciitis...BUY THIS PRODUCT from Scott!
Pros: VERY easy to use, very effective!
Cons: None |
| Rating: 5 by Doreen |
Although I listed a con of not being able to walk once you put it on, that really doesn't affect it's use. It was very successful in helping me heal from plantar fasciitis.
Pros: easy to use and take along
Cons: can't walk once using it on foot |
| Rating: 4 by marnie |
makes icing for ankle injuries or plantar fasicits easier - would recommend.
Pros: easier to use than normal ice packs
Cons: none |
| Rating: 3 by KEVIN88GT |
While I found this ankle wrap somewhat limited in it's success for Plantar Fascitis I believe it would work well for traumatic injuries of the ankle.
Pros: Helps sooth severe inflamation |
| Rating: 5 by Bobbie |
I keep my active wrap in the freezer and use it 3 to 4 times a week. It's much easier and cleaner than using a frozed water bottle.
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| Rating: 3 by Jim |
First off, I have several versions of ice paks, and some get colder than others, but these get the least cold of all, even after being in the freezer for 24 hours. Also, they seem to get warm in very short order. Within 10 - 15 minutes they no longer feel cold on my feet. I like really cold ice paks, but I suppose it would be good for people who are very sensitive to cold.
As far as fit, it seems they are made for very fat ankles because I have to wrap the velcro all the way to its tightest point and it still feels loose. And when the velcro is all the way to the end, it fits funny . . . kinda wrinkled and awkward. The picture on the website is deceiving because they show a normal ankle and a perfect fit, but it is not that way.
Pros: good construction, adjustable ice paks
Cons: not very cold, fits poorly |
| Rating: 5 by jab |
I used the wrap as a cold wrap-it was wonderful! The wrap stayed so cold and my foot really felt better. I found that I only needed one of the little packets at a time. I kept the other one in the freezer. It really stayed cold a long time. It got the cold to the right place and kept it there.
Pros: see below |
| Rating: 4 by |
I bought the ankle wrap to treat a heal spur that I had for three years This product is very good to apply a cold or heet. I bought extra gel pack I keept two in the frezer and two at room temperature I used them at night before I went to bed and forgot about it until the next morning. It provided some relief but I believe that the soles (pinacle) have to be used in conjonction with this treatment to provide a lasting relief. Since the pain is gone I am still using the soles and I am about to buy a couple of spare so I don't have to switch from one pair of shoe to another.
Pros: Very confortable and hold's the gel pack in place
Cons: unconvenient to use during the day |
| Rating: 5 by Amy |
I have been looking for a way to wrap an icepack around my feet comfortably for quite a while and the ActiveWrap is easy to use and to adjust for the maximum comfort. I use it before I go to bed and my feet feel great the next morning. After a long day on my feet or a really hard workout session it is great to be able to apply the cool comfort of the ActiveWrap and relax for a while.
Pros: Easy to use & adjust for comfort |
| Rating: 3 by Harper |
It's funny. I thought I would love the Active Wrap, but to my surprise it hasn't turned out that way. Of all the products I bought from heelspurs.com the other day, this is my least favorite. In fact, it's the only one (out of six) that I don't love. Five winners out of six ain't bad, though! Not bad at all.
I ice my foot six times a day. I find that the interval between each icing isn't long enough for the ice packs to get truly cold enough for effective use--in fact, in my opinion, the packs really should sit in the freezer overnight to reach an adequate level of coldness. Of course I could simply buy several more packs so that I always have a frozen-over-night pack at the ready--the thought certainly occurred to me--but I don't think I will because, unfortunately, I have other problems with this product.
It seems to me that, during a 20 minute icing, the ice packs' coldness wears off much too fast, even when they HAVE been sitting in the freezer overnight. Before I'm half done they're no longer truly cold--very cool, maybe. But not ice cold.
What's more, the boot thingy fits me kinda funny. It sounds crazy--I can't figure it out myself--but it seems that I'm able to position the ice packs in just the right spot only some of the time. More often than not, though, I can't position them right matter how much fiddling around I do - and of course while I'm fiddling around the ice packs are rapidly becoming room-temp packs, which are not terribly useful.
In sum, the ActiveWrap is a well-made, handsome product that just isn't doing it for me. I'm sure I'll use it from time to time, but the truth is, for icing my foot I much prefer my trusty old frozen water bottle. Obviously, Your Milage May Vary: if the other reviewers of this product are any indication, there are PLENTY of folks for whom it works wonders. It might work for you, too. You'll never know until you try.
(I hate giving a less-than-rave review that might wind up dissuading a person from trying a product that might be Just The Thing for their particular problem. If it sounds like the ActiveWrap could work for you, ignore me and go for it!)
Pros: nice looking/clearly durable
Cons: fits funny/doesn't stay cold long |
| Rating: 4 by Pat |
This works well for holding the cold packs on my sore foot. Part of the velcro remains exposed though, I guess it's covered if you put the wrap on an elbow. The exposed velcro sticks to the rug, which is a minor drag but well offset by the relief the cold gives.
Pros: easy cold application
Cons: sticky exposed velcro |
| Rating: 4 by Cliff |
I did not notice any progress until I started using the wrap and taping my feet. I was able to run again within aweek afterwards. Take it slow at first and build speed up gradually. Thank God for Google, Heelspurs.com and Scott.
Pros: You need the cold treatments if you want to heal
Cons: It isn't a perfect fit, but you can wrap both feet |
| Rating: 5 by Yun Ho |
Since getting this product, was able to subdue the pain from plantar faciitis. Only drawback of the the product is that it is SO effective that if you use them barefoot, your foot would get numb. I recommend that you put on your socks to "neutralize" the effectiveness.
Pros: Very effective product
Cons: Need socks!! Gets very cold |
| Rating: 5 by Christian |
ActiveWrap is a great product! I was very surprised at how effective ice wrapping was to my feet. After two or three hours of basketball my feet are just beat from the pounding and using ActiveWrap provides all the relief I need. I'm really glad that two icepacks are included. I highly recommend it.
Pros: Very easy to use; inexpensive
Cons: None |
| Rating: 5 by Katherine |
This has been a great product for my plantar fasciitis. I ice my feet before going to bed for 10-15 minutes, and the wrap keeps the ice packs on my feet, but not too cold. I like how the ice packs can be repositioned depending on what hurts. My only complaint is that the velcro straps are really loud taking the wraps off and putting them on.
Pros: does exactly what it says it'll do
Cons: velcro is VERY LOUD! |
| Rating: 5 by catherine |
| kept the ice packs in plaqce, just where i needed them |
| Rating: 2 by Dorothy |
Ice pack does not last long enough.
Pros: Holds ice pack in the right place
Cons: ice pack heats up very quickly - doesn't last long |
| Rating: 5 by Big Guy |
This has helped my PF greatly. I would recommend it to others with PF.
Pros: nice tight fit and easy to put on and off
Cons: thaws quick |
| Rating: 5 by urila |
the activewrap stay put which I really like. I can't prop my foot up and the wrap stays nice and tight so the cold press will work right where I need it.
thanks
Pros: good
Cons: little too pricey |
| Rating: 5 by Jane |
Thank you for the engineering that went into the development of the ActiveWrap for the foot! The product not only allows the user the flexibility of "wrapping" the sleeve to your satisfactory tightness, to control support, BUT it's heat & ice pouches control pain like no other product(s). I also found that I could use the pouches without either hot or cold neccessary. I got relief by using the ActiveWrap with room temp. pouches in it and even then it relieved swelling and pain!
Wish I had had the elbow and wrist ActiveWraps several years ago when I was experiencing tennis elbow and carpel tunnel! |
| Rating: 3 by Donna |
| It actually didn't work for me. I found the way it wrapped around the foot to be very confusing so I chucked the directions and wrapped it my own way. But applying the ice just didn't do anything to improve the heel spur. |
| Rating: 5 by Angus Follow-up |
| If its too cold wear a sock and prop your foot up on a stool or chair. It still works fine. I found bare feet to be too cold. |
| Rating: 2 by Heel Pain |
Hard to position, the cold packs are too rigid to place and conform to the shape of the ankle.
Would not buy again.
Pros: Cold if you can get it to be on the right spot
Cons: Hard to position |
| Rating: 5 by Angus |
This product was the best thing for my fascitis. I battled foot pain for three years. My feet ached to the almighty, I had three costisone injections which helped temporarily but didn't last, and finally surgery came up in a conversation with my podiatrist. I didn't want that.
Stretching and icing using the active wrap were the two best things I did. I was committed and religious about doing it every night while reading or watching TV. It's great. I wish I did this sooner but now I know.
Pros: easy to use, nice and cold, moveable ice packs can
Cons: N/A |
| Rating: 4 by Christine |
Fast delivery. Excellent site with lots of helpful information. Excellent quality.
Pros: Holds the Ice pack in place well,
Cons: Even the small for women is too big for me. |
| Rating: 4 by Susan |
If someone has the discipline to mess with this, it works well. My feet definately felt better the day after I used it. However, sometimes I just rest my foot on one of those flat bluepaks of pretend ice meant for coolers, and it seems to work just as well--cheaper and less fussy. What works the very best is wearing my Birkenstocks 24/7 (all have orthotic footbeds). I've worn them all winter and I'm limping as soon as I have them off very long. But when I wear them all day, I hardly notice any heel pain at all. It must depend on your foot though. The comments on the shopping channel web sites have mixed reviews, although mostly good. Some have my great results like I did, but others complain of a bad fit. Hey Scott, how about making some well-priced Birks available on your site? I'm having a customer service problem on one of the shopping sites where I tried to purchase a second pair. Your customer service was excellence and reason enough to try anything recommended on this site.
Pros: I does what it says.
Cons: Putting my foot on ice does the same thing. |
| Rating: 4 by Lise |
great product!! we might be looking into purchasing another one from you.
Pros: excellent fit, comfortable, stays cold
Cons: wish it stayed cold for even longer |
| Rating: 1 by tennismaven |
The first time I used this I got frostbite, and have not used this since. All the skin on my heel froze, died, and then peeled off, and my skin is super sensitive there now. Would not recommend.
Pros: easy to use
Cons: too easy to get frostbite |
| Rating: 5 by Mary Anne |
My wrap has helped keep my foot in the right position throughout the night so that when I wake up it is not painful to bear down on my heel. It has been a great tool to keep me healthy and moving without pain.
Pros: great flexiblitiy |
| Rating: 5 by Mary Anne |
My wrap has helped keep my foot in the right position throughout the night so that when I wake up it is not painful to bear down on my foot. It has been a great tool to keep me healthy and moving without pain.
Pros: great flexiblitiy |
| Rating: 5 by Debbie |
LOVE this product - have plantar fasciitis and can't go on enough about the relief I got from this product. Great the way the cold pack forms to your foot.
Pros: fantastic relief for plantar fasciitis
Cons: none |
| Rating: 5 by Angie |
Wish I had one of these years ago!!
Pros: Holds the ice/heat just where it need to be
Cons: I did not order extra gel paks - only 2 came with. |
| Rating: 5 by Maggie |
Have used this product for about 8 months. It fits great on my foot and makes it so easy to ice your injury. Alot easier than any other method I've tried. LOVE IT. Highly recommend.
Pros: Great Product
Cons: No Complaints |
| Rating: 5 by Toni |
I am truly enjoying this wrap and I believe it is helping my plantar faciaitis (sp). Because I place the cold pack on the arch or my foot it does sometimes distort the shape of the cold pack but I am living with that. I believe if I sprained my ankle one could not ask for anything better. Thank you for this opportunity to give you feedback.
Pros: placement of the cold pack can be where you want i
Cons: distortion of cold pack |
| Rating: 1 by Paul |
| Useless. |
| Rating: 5 by Deb |
I am so happy I got this product. It makes icing several times a day so much easier. I highly reccomend it.
Pros: Quality product, fits great.
Cons: None that I've found. |
| Rating: 4 by Ella |
I really like the wraps as far as comfort. I sleep in them sometimes, (without the ice packs) and in the morning I have no heel pain at all. My one complaint would be that when I do need to ice my heels, the gel packs warm up too quickly. My doctor recommended 30 minutes of icing. The gel pack warms within 5 or 10 minutes, and then has to be switched out. If you buy these, consider getting extra gel packs for your freezer. These wraps are a great value compared to other things I have seen.
Pros: comfort, ease of use
Cons: gel ice packs do not stay cold |
| Rating: 4 by wcmapper |
| Works great. |
| Rating: 4 by Robin |
| I like this product rather than having to use a normal ice pack and I like the fact that you can move the ice packs around. I do use it for my plantar fasciitis and just move the ice packs down to the heal area and strap my foot in. Works fine that way since I am normally relaxing when I do this. I can get the ice packs to the bottom, sides or back of my heal. It is really easy to use and I love it. So glad I found this product. |
| Rating: 5 by Maggs |
| I love Active Wrap. It easily fits my foot and makes icing down my PF so much easier than any other method I've tried and is the most effective. I use to have to take time out every night to ice my foot (an added chore), now I can comfortably sit and rid or watch tv with my leg in a normal position. Definately worth the money. Highly Recommend. |
| Rating: 5 by Bob in NY |
By far the best item I've purchased on the site.!!!
The packs conform to the heel very well.
I can take normal ice packs directly on my skin, but not this, need to keep my sock on. VERY VERY COLD.
Most definintly helps the heel feel much better the next morning.
If your heels hurt, a must to ice them for 10 - 20 minutes before going to sleep.
I've not tried heating them.
By far a must buy product if cold helps you! |
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| Rating: 4 by Vladimir |
| Good product. Keep cold and interchangable packs really help. I use it regularry after running/hiking and it helps |
| Rating: 5 by Tony |
| Great product, I use it all the time. |
| Rating: 4 by Shelley |
| Very effective, easy to use. Noticeable improvement when I use it. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a convenient way to ice down painful heel spurs. Thanks for the prompt shipment! |
| Rating: 4 by Sally |
| It did give some relief, although time seemed to be the best remedy. But it sure did beat rolling my foot on that darn frozen water bottle! |
| Rating: 5 by Richard |
I usually don't review products, but your product and service deserved praise. I had to respond. The product was exactly what I was hoping for - well made and well designed. I used it to ice my chronically painful tennis/golf elbow. With the velcro ice packs, I was able to adjust the wrap to hit the painful points precisely. This was product was better than I even expected.
Now almost as importantly, the customer service was incredible! I thought I has sized it correctly according to the sizing chart, however when I tried it on, it was too small. I called Heelspurs and they immediately said that they'd send out another one. There were no questions asked and they didn't ask me to send the first one back before they sent out the replacement. I received the new one within two days and it fit perfectly.
Your company and your product is second to none!
Thanks for your great service!
- Richard |
| Rating: 5 by Phil |
| Great product. The best part is it lets you walk around (or at least move around) when you are icing. Don't put a lot of weight on your foot when you move about...but you can be mobile. The snuggness of the ice pack againt the arch also helps with a better icing than with a loose fit. |
| Rating: 5 by Phil |
| Great product, besides the Arch Inserts, it provided the most help/relief and the multiple ice packs meant you always had a cold one ready. |
| Rating: 5 by Peggy |
| I love this thing. It's great because I can move the packs around to where I need them. I also like the fact that it stays snug and stays on while I'm doing other things. I use it at work while I'm sitting too. |
| Rating: 5 by Patricia |
| This is the best way I have found to get ice to the painful area of my foot. I use it at night before I go to bed. At the end of the day my foot pain (from plantar fascitis) is severe and the ice helps. |
| Rating: 4 by pat |
| So far, the product really seems to have helped my sore heel. I am hoping this will take care of the problem. I would recommend this product for anyone with chronic heel pain-it is an inexpensive possible fix. |
| Rating: 4 by pamelago |
| There are two things I really like about this product: the first is that the velcro allows it to stay in the place you put it. I can walk around, shift on the couch without cold water dripping on me and on the furniture. The second is the movability of the cold packs -- it allows me to customize the product in many different ways depending on what aches at any given time. My only criticism is that the cold packs tend to get REALLY cold, and like similar faux-ice cube products, can leave freezer burn on my heel, sting, or make me remove it sooner than I'd like. |
| Rating: 4 by Norma |
| I like the wrap. It did help my condition and I would recommend it for anyone who uses ice for relief. It was more convenient than using regualr ice packs as you can target the problem areas easier. |
| Rating: 4 by Nigel B |
Very good to get rid of the swelling that occurred after i broke my leg. Comfortable to wear around the home and i also wore it in bed without any discomfort.
Summary - good product which has the desired affect. |
| Rating: 5 by mohez |
| very good product for getting the "coldness" to the right spot. |
| Rating: 5 by Melissa |
| Love it. It is great, the only I have found to effectively ice my foot. |
| Rating: 5 by Melinda |
| I used this for Ice after have the Ossatron (Orthotripsy) procedure on both feet. It was excellent. You do have to remember not to leave it on for over 15 minutes at a time. If this warning and reminder could be printed a little larger on the merchandise literature that would be good. Other than that it is great. |
| Rating: 5 by Mary Ann |
| I like this wrap. It is easy to use and I can put the ice where I need it and it stays in place. |
| Rating: 5 by Manny |
| Excellent product. The ice pack stays soft so it will form to your foot. |
| Rating: 5 by liz |
| I bought this for a grandparent who was suffering from heel spurs. She finds it extremely helpful and a very convenient way to alleviate pain with ice. |
| Rating: 2 by Lesley |
| It wasn't very helpful for my specific problem. However, it comes in handy to have around for foot or ankle injuries. |
| Rating: 3 by LeeAnn |
| This only provided some temporary relief. |
| Rating: 4 by Karina M-H |
| It helped a lot with the pain. |
| Rating: 5 by Karen |
| I love your product and have used the cold wrap many many times for foor relief! Thank You!!! |
| Rating: 5 by Karen |
| Great product. |
| Rating: 3 by joe |
| not bad for the price..the gel packs seem to warm up fast. but overall not a bad product. |
| Rating: 4 by Jim M |
| Works well. Based on how I have to use it - heel spur - I should have purchased a larger one but this will suffice. You might recommend that if the customer is going to put ice in the actual heel, that they move to a larger size. The gels packs are great and the system generally works fine. |
| Rating: 5 by jason |
| Awesome great product I love the 3 packs that help me rotate icing!! |
| Rating: 4 by Jason |
| Haven't used it in over a year, but when I did it was comfortable and easy to use. |
| Rating: 5 by Janet |
| Much easier to put on and more effective than just one flat ice pack. It's working great! |
| Rating: 4 by Jamie |
| I still use the product. The wrap is well made but I wish the cold packs stayed cold longer. |
| Rating: 3 by George |
| I use it occasionally for relief of discomfort. Product is well made and durable. |
| Rating: 5 by Frederic |
| I am really pleased with the active wrap. |
| Rating: 1 by edie |
It was cumbersome to put together. Also, despite being in the freezer , the packs weren't that cold.
I used it once and just simply went back to a normal ice pack.
It was a good idea, but just didn't work. |
| Rating: 4 by Duncan |
Hi,
Works great, but the medium is pretty small to get all 3 packs in...
Duncan
Can I exchange it for a large ?? |
| Rating: 5 by Don T |
| This is an excellent product. The wrap stays in place very well and having multiple packs allows me to always have one heating or cooling while I'm using another. A great product for the heel/ankle (my problem area) or the elbow. |
| Rating: 4 by David |
| The ActiveWrap is convenient and easy to use. It allowed me to effectively position the cold packs to treat my condition. It is cmfortable to wear. It came with three cold packs which allow many "configurations". |
| Rating: 1 by David |
| Does not seem really related to plantar fasciitis. The cold packs fit elsewhere than the heel. Probably a good product for a sprained ankle though. |
| Rating: 5 by Dana |
| I used the cold treatment to get me through a bout with plantar facitis(sp) and without several days of the cold treatment and stretching the problem subsided. Without this wrap My recovery would have been much longer. I tried Ace bandages and ice bags and they just didn't work. ActiveWrap is a good product and I keep it very handy incase the problems return. |
| Rating: 5 by Connie |
| I liked this better than the one my doctor gave me. Easy to use, easy to fit & adjust. |
| Rating: 5 by Cindy |
| This is great! I just wish it stayed cooler longer but works better than any ice alone treatment. It says in place very well and helps you really ice the area well! I highly recommended it to my foot doctor. |
| Rating: 4 by Carla |
The ActiveWrap helped me when I had plantar fascitis. It relieved the pain I had on my heel. It was easy to use and wrap around my foot. The quality is good and will last for a long time. I'm glad it came with two packs. While one was being used the other was in the freezer.
Thank you for a great product.
Carla |
| Rating: 5 by Bill |
| Kind of klunky and hard to use.....Might work for some but not for impatient me. |
| Rating: 5 by Bart |
| Excellent design. |
| Rating: 5 by Amy |
| Thank you for all the great info on this site. I had not known about icing and elevation for plantar faciitis, even though I have been several time to a podiatrist. The ActiveWrap was well worth the money. It is so easy to use and very versatile. I keep the ice packs in the freezer and when my heels bother me, I use it for a few days along with the stretching and of course the Powerstep inserts and I am good to go. |
| Rating: 5 by Alena |
| Loved it, thanks! I use it all the time for different purposes. |
| Rating: 5 by Adele |
| It worked perfect for the pain I was having, the pain is now gone but I will have it for future use. |
| Rating: 5 by Orfie |
| I love this product. I like that fact that you can place the ice packs where ever you want to. It was easy to use and it has helped my heel spurs. |
| Rating: 3 by julea |
| hey havnt tried yet care to send any demos??;-)plan to purchase.should come in twos i think a pair.i have in both heals.feet.seems a bit expensive im still debating.til then i love the cool dewy grass.walkin barefoot early mornings in the yard now thats relief!have you thought of other colors like maybe emerald reen.or purple.sky blue? |
| Rating: 5 by James |
| Very comfortable and easy way to ice down my foot. Two toes up in my book |
| Rating: 5 by Kim |
| Best thing for foot problems, I do a lot of hiking and running, after a quick workout I just have to zap the packs and apply directly to the foot area that I am having pain in. Then I can keep on going. |
| Rating: 5 by Holly |
| I love it because I can lay in bed and watch TV while I'm wearing them (both feet) rather than having to sit up and roll my feet over an ice bottle. |
