NEOFECT Drop Foot Brace - Adjustable AFO Ankle Brace for Walking & Stroke Recovery, Breathable Material for Ankle and Foot Support, Comfortable Design (Medium/Right)

The newer design has greatly improved comfortability during long sessions of use. Has helped my mobility with foot drop.

{update}. I am updating my review to include that I have found the perfect way to use it for foot drop, as advised by a friend who worked with her professional. It has really helped me and I’m glad this product is available! The advice is to wear it during sleep. It had massive improvement on my foot and leg after sleeping with it on (the next morning I could walk around, normally without anything, but fatigued by the late afternoon, and needed to use it again ). and it’s comfortable unlike some of the other products that were bulky and awkward. Walking around with it still has the same sense of prominently an ankle support system, with a little bit of lift on the foot. But the biggest impact is sleeping with it. Thanksgiving you! September: I like the idea this might help with a foot drop. It’s a very slight lift of the foot so I’m gonna have to re-strap and see if it lifts a little better. Otherwise it’s a great product to give better ankle support, which can help. You do want to strengthen the muscles by using them without a device. So that’s why I’m OK with keeping this because I wear it half a day and then I remove it to use my muscles.

Worth noting, I'm very early in my use of this product, like an hour into day one early. I was diagnosed with MS several years ago and in the past few years have had some progression of weakness in my left leg. Included with that is some dorsiflexion issues (partially exhibited as some foot drop) as well as some weakness or what I'd call "sloppiness" of my knee and ankle. I was looking for a product that would assist me with the dorsiflexion issue (with and without shoes) and one that might offer some stability of the ankle joint. In my research, this seemed like a product that could help with both of those things. My first impression was "wow, I overpaid for this thing" based upon what was in the bag (and I still feel a little bit that way but time will tell if this assists and holds up over time). I didn't have any issues getting this onto my foot; the directions were sufficient. I found that forcing my ankle into dorsiflexion allowed the brace to work best in keeping my toes pointed upward. The device is comfortable and works both with and without shoes. I'm not sure this is the case with other devices, as this is my first, I am finding that not only does it keep my ankle flexed, it also has a favorable affect throughout the length of my leg (I seem less prone to over-extension of my knee and think it helps to make the muscles in my upper leg participate. It could be mindfulness alone but I suspect the former). As for stability, I think this does offer some (it compensates for some of the sloppiness/laziness of my ankle). It does not compare to what an athletic-style lace-up brace would do to prevent an ankle roll, but I don't believe that is the intent of this device. The materials seem of good quality, the loop and hook (Velcro) seems to be quite strong as that is needed for this particular device. Even with that said, the price point does seem a bit high (considering it is made in China, not in the US or EU) which may dissuade some people from acquiring this over another device. So with all of that stated, I've given it an overall rating of four stars and as I stated before, time will tell.

It is mildly effective for my mother, who has 2/5 tibialis anterior strength. She can move through Dorsiflexion in a gravity neutral position (sidelying). However, when ambulating with this brace, she is still having toe drop and "scuffing" the floor or absent toe clearance. However, I can see this working for someone with a little greater neuromuscular control of their tibialis anterior (the muscle which pulls your foot toward your head). So, no this does not provide as much dorsiflexion support as a rigid AFO, but it does provide support and a small amount of dorsiflexion assist. It is comfortable.

I bought this product 3 months ago and it initially worked very well. However, over time I began to experience pain around my little toe. It has now become imposible to wear. It saeems that the strap that covers the small toe may be too wide and is causing the brace material to rub causing irritation.

I was a bit skeptical about the product at first. I have been suffering from a nerve condition causing drop foot that has created great pain in my lower leg. I purchased this brace mainly to address the foot drop, but it also did quite a good job in also relieving the pain I was experiencing. For me this was well worth the money spent!

Have only been using this for a few days, but very pleased. i have tried several other products to help with my drop foot, but returned them. This support works very well, helps me walk better, eliminates fear of stumbling, and is easy to put on.

Husband confirms it helps tremendously.