Fits ankle perfectly, but only stays ice cold for 10-20 min.
I have tendinitis in my Achilles, and I've been using it for a couple weeks before leaving this review.<br /><br />Pros:<br />-Perfectly conforms to all the areas of my ankle that are swollen from tendinitis<br />-Very soft and comfortable<br />-Lightweight, easy to walk in<br />-I don't feel embarrassed to wear it in public because it is well designed and discreet<br /><br />Cons:<br />-I noticed it takes longer that my other more traditional ice packs to freeze; about 2-3 hours<br />-It only stays at peak coldness for 10 minutes, and only stays cold at all for about 20 minutes. After that it is room temperature. (I think this is the sacrifice for having such a lightweight and formfitting shape. It just doesn't have as much fluid in it as a traditional ice pack.)<br /><br />Overall, I find myself reaching for this particular ice pack over my others when I want something to gently ice down all the swollen areas of my ankle for 20 minutes or less. When I want something for deeper tissues or that stays very cold the whole time it is on, I reach for my traditional ice packs instead. Also, the price is totally worth it for the quality.
Rating: 5 stars