FAQs

What is the difference between PU gel, silicone gel and TPE gel in foot care products?

Each material has different properties that make it suitable for different applications. Polyurethane (PU) gel is soft and conforming it moulds gently to the shape of the foot and provides comfortable cushioning under sustained load, making it ideal for toe separators, bunion shields, toe sleeves and arch pads. Medical-grade silicone is firmer and holds its shape better under pressure making it the right choice for products that need to maintain their structure through extended wear, like heel pillows in high heels. TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) gel is flexible and gentle specifically suited for toe stabilisers where consistent, comfortable separation force is needed for muscle activation and alignment without causing discomfort.

What are Synxgeli products and what conditions do they treat?

Synxgeli is a podiatrist-developed range of medical-grade gel foot care products designed to cushion, protect and relieve the most common and persistent foot conditions.

The range covers bunions, corns, calluses, hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, tailor's bunions, overlapping toes, heel pain in heels, arch support in flat shoes, toe alignment and intrinsic foot muscle strengthening. Each product is condition-specific shaped and positioned for the exact anatomy of the problem it treats rather than providing generic cushioning across the whole foot.

Are Synxgeli products suitable for use in any shoe?

Most Synxgeli gel products are designed to be slim and low-profile enough to fit inside most standard footwear without significantly altering the fit. Arch pads, heel pillows, toe separators and toe sleeves all work inside everyday shoes, work footwear and casual shoes. Products with self-adhesive backing like the Gel High Heel Pillows and Invisi Arch Pad Trios are designed to stay fixed inside specific shoes rather than being transferred between pairs.

What is the best product for corns between the toes?

Soft corns between the toes are caused by skin-on-skin friction between adjacent toes and the most effective treatment is eliminating that friction at the source. The Synxgeli Gel Toe Separators sit between the toes and gently hold them apart, removing the contact that creates and maintains the corn. For corns specifically between the fourth and fifth toes, the Gel Little Toe Spreaders are designed precisely for this location. Both products work preventatively stopping new corns from forming and therapeutically, relieving pressure on existing corns while the skin recovers.

What is the best gel product for bunion pain relief?

For comprehensive bunion pain relief, the most effective approach combines three Synxgeli products that each address a different aspect of the problem. The Gel Bunion Sleeve cushions the bunion prominence directly from shoe pressure the primary source of day-to-day bunion pain.

The Gel Bunion Shields separate the first and second toes, reducing the overlapping and deviation that worsens the deformity and creates additional friction. For the most complete bunion management, the Bunion Relief Pack combines both gel products with Synxsole Insoles for biomechanical offloading of the big toe joint addressing the structural cause alongside the surface protection.

Targeted Gel Protection for Every Foot Condition

Every Synxgeli product is developed with podiatric expertise and made from medical-grade silicone or polyurethane gel materials chosen specifically for their ability to cushion under load, conform to the foot's natural contours and remain comfortable against skin through extended daily wear.

Whether it's a bunion that needs protecting from shoe pressure, a corn developing between the toes, a hammer toe causing friction, or a heel that needs targeted cushioning in elevated footwear there's a Synxgeli product designed precisely for it.