Since August 2015, I have coped with carpal tunnel pain every single day as I work long hours at my computer. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you know the sustained feeling of dipping your ice-cold hands in hot water or the sensation of miniature fireworks exploding randomly under your skin along with the deep, steady ache in your thumb—it's hard to hold a mouse with all that going on. I've tried all kinds of solutions, and when I read about the Hippus HandShoe, I was skeptical but desperate enough to keep trying.
I received the HandShoe three weeks ago, and in these three weeks, I've had only ONE episode of carpal tunnel pain while working at the computer—and that was only after folding three loads of laundry without a wrist brace on (my bad—but I never would have forgot the brace if my wrist/hand weren't feeling so much better!). The thumb support and the slight angle of the palm support work together to create an at-rest position that minimizes the work of your wrist and fingers.
Some reviews say that the HandShoe is too big. Here's my solution, which perhaps isn't doable for everyone, but it's working for me. I have an L-shaped desk with two keyboard trays meeting at a right angle. The keyboard is on one, and the mouse is on the other, so I don't have to reach forward and outward to use the mouse. This setup also alleviates shoulder/neck pain. (You may be able to improvise with a small side-table on your mouse side set at keyboard height.)
I notice the HandShoe is more responsive if you don't put a lot of downward pressure on it—which takes a little getting used to but is better, I would think, for your wrist and hand.
Every so often, I have to pick up the mouse and set it back down to get my flashing cursor back. Maybe the next generation will have worked out the little kinks—for the price, the HandShoe should be kink-less—but in the meantime, I am happy with and grateful for this product.
If you don't have carpal tunnel syndrome, you should still use a HandShoe because it just might prevent you from developing a very painful condition.
| Brand | HANDSHOEMOUSE THE ONLY MOUSE THAT FITS LIKE A GLOVE |
|---|---|
| Series | LL2UL |
| Item model number | S2UB-LC |
| Operating System | mac os, Linux, mac os x |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.91 x 5.75 x 2.68 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.91 x 5.75 x 2.68 inches |
| Color | black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | Hippus |
| ASIN | B006VUIOZ6 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 9, 2011 |
