mgoblue 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2009 Just a quick plug. About a year and a half ago, I took a shot off the inside of my ankle. It was only painful when I had my skate on, but it didn't seem to go away over time the way those ankle stingers normally do. After a while, I noticed that a little notch had formed on my ankle. At that point, skating was pretty painful. I cut up some foam from an old pair of hockey pants and made makeshift comfort pads, but they didn't really do the job. Finally, after a year and a half of skating in pain, I ordered the Bunga Pad ankle sock which has a gel disk on both the inner and outer ankle. The thing feels amazing and is thin enough to fit comfortably inside my boot.tl;dr: If you've got a nagging "pressure-point" ankle injury, buy a Bunga Pad. They make all sorts of pads for other areas of the foot as well (including one to prevent lacebite).Here's the one I ordered: http://www.bungapads.com/store.cfm/ses_/de...eolar%20Sleeve/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted May 17, 2009 do you wear them inside of your regular sock? or did you have to get a thinner sock so that you didnt lose any volume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgoblue 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2009 Same old Easton socks I've always worn. The pad does add volume for sure, but I don't mind it. Actually, I kind of like the snug fit... the only problem is that it makes my other skate feel loose in comparison.Since it has padding on both sides of the ankle and I only need it on the inside, I may reduce the volume a bit by cutting out the outside pad. But, like I said, I don't mind it much at all.Edit - And yes, I wear it inside the Easton sock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fieldofdreams 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2009 I will agree with Mgo. I had been having some pain on the top of my foot/front of my ankle, and nothing seemed to recitfy the situation. Until I tried Bunga sleeve. It works wonders. Great for lacebite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonguesOUT4life 17 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 ive seen alot of chl and echl guys use theese bunga pads inside their xxxx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilimax21 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I recently got the individual disks (comes as a pair) that you can place anywhere inside the boot. I placed it above the outside of my right ankle on my one95 and the pain is gone. I highly recommend this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philatangy 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Bunga pads are the only thing that keep my skates going on my feet. They are great! I should have made this endorsement too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esa_10 1 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Add me to the list of satisfied users. Completely eliminated my lace-bite problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapsFan 5 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 I just ordered some discs for the outside of my left ankle. It's been painful lately, hopefully these will do the trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgoblue 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Nevermind, they suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fieldofdreams 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 ^^^ HAHAHA! Maybe he uses them to catch his tears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tro 4 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Just went to buy the lace pads and they want $23 to ship to Cdn, I won't pay more to ship than the cost of the item. I quess I will continue with my homemade pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esa_10 1 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Just went to buy the lace pads and they want $23 to ship to Cdn, I won't pay more to ship than the cost of the item. I quess I will continue with my homemade pads.Call. I live in Canada and I was willing to pay the shipping. They ended up calling me basically saying no way they will charge me that much for shipping. I think he ended up putting them in one box or somehting and cut the shipping in half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tro 4 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Just went to buy the lace pads and they want $23 to ship to Cdn, I won't pay more to ship than the cost of the item. I quess I will continue with my homemade pads.Call. I live in Canada and I was willing to pay the shipping. They ended up calling me basically saying no way they will charge me that much for shipping. I think he ended up putting them in one box or somehting and cut the shipping in half.Thanks, I was just about to call and ask about the cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tro 4 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Called Bunga, couldn't do much better on the shipping price, but the guy I talked to was super helpful, really good guy, searched for stores in Calgary that carried the pads and directed me there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirJW 207 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 BTW, I saw more than a few players who had them drying in their stalls in the Kings locker room when I got a tour earlier this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WBGMike 2 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 I tried them once then I switched the the Maltese gel pads, IMO much betterhttp://www.maltesehockey.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
