BraceAbility Forefoot Offloading Post-Op Shoe - Non-Weight Bearing Medical Wedge Boot for Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Metatarsal Fracture, Broken Toe, Bunion, Hammer Toe Surgery - Fits Men and Women (M)

SIZING, ADAPTATION & REPAIR NOTES: SIZING: Hubby's shoe size is 10D & the Large in this boot fit well WITH very thick foot wrapping from toe tips to above the ankle. That may need to be considered when sizing. TO LENGTHEN STRAPS, IF NECESSARY: Because of the thick foot wrapping, we had to add a 3/4" wide (velcro)/hook & loop strip onto the front (velcro) strap of the boot to make it long enough to reach and adhere to the velcro on opposite side. It was a very easy, inexpensive and successful fix that took about 30 seconds to accomplish. The boot's back strap was long enough without being lengthened even though the thick wrapping extended above the ankle. I already had the roll of hook & loop tape on hand for other uses, got it on Amazon several yrs ago. Here's the same thing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXPQZWN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_9?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07YXPQZWN&pd_rd_w=nQ7ly&pf_rd_p=7d37a48b-2b1a-4373-8c1a-bdcc5da66be9&pd_rd_wg=8Q3B3&pf_rd_r=9ZD574VYPZB3Q15REBH1&pd_rd_r=f12eba27-c879-4d4a-8cbe-88b480bcce3c&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySDhUSUNHNDM3STI1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDE5OTc2M0FZQVRJV0Q3MTVPUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjQ2ODEwM0xGTjFJQUhZNEkzNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= TO REPAIR STRAP, IF NECESSARY: I glanced a review picture that shows where the glue on the buckle-end of a boot strap had let loose. In our experience, this is not unusual for these ortho devices, especially if they get heavy use. While it didn't happen for us on this particular boot, it HAS happened on the straps of two other types of ortho foot devices hubby has, in the same place, where the buckle (or D-ring) connects to the strap. There is alot of strain in that area, and an inexpensive, easy fix for this has been SUPER GLUE. Place the buckle/D ring back where it was so that the strap can fold over it. Put some Super Glue on one side of the fold-over, squeeze it back together and hold it tightly in place for a minute or so until the glue is completely set/dry. If the strap isn't long enough to fold over and hold the buckle in place, we've had luck gluing in a longer pc of strap to hold the buckle. Necessity stirs initiative if given a chance. REVIEW: I found this boot for hubby after he had surgery on the large front ball of his foot, had his pinky toe amputated and his big toe surgically straightened. Recovery has been long, and he was no-weight-bearing for the first 7 wks. The problems stemmed from a previous injury, 4 yrs ago, so he already had the other equipment he needed, like a knee scooter, etc., but I bought this for him so that those few steps he had to take when going from scooter to the chair, bed, toilet, etc, wouldn't require him to put any weight on the front of that foot. This was THE PERFECT SOLUTION! In fact, he ended up using the boot (and his foot) more than he maybe should have, being quite active due to boredom and having this boot to keep the front of his foot completely off the ground and, therefore, bearing no weight. I was rather regretting that I'd bought it for awhile, afraid the activity would cause problems with healing, but the boot prevented that from happening, it held up wonderfully to alot of wear and tear, the surgeon was quite impressed, and it was well worth every penny of the $25 cost! Because the initial injury has greatly affected hubby's gait, which, in turn, has serious consequences for both feet, this will not be the end of the surgeries. This boot has provided one more tool to make it easier for hubby to get through these difficult procedures. It made the 7 weeks of no-weight-bearing go by much faster and easier, with less chance of inhibiting the healing process and less emotional stress than what would've been without it.

Takes a little getting used to in the beginning, but using it becomes second nature very quickly. I got a gash on my foot and wound up loosing a toe. Orders were to stay off my feet, but when necessary, walk with all pressure in my heal, this shoe is the perfect solution.

RN here! I wanted to love the product, but it's a fail. Normally I wait months to write reviews on products I've purchased to determine long term durability & value. But this was such a fail, I have to send it back immediately & inform others. I injured the sesamoid bone under my great toe. Often called a 'stone bruise'. The recommendation for healing is elevate the front of the foot (be weight bearing on your heel), rest, NSAIDs. So, I ordered this support appliance. Although it keeps you walking on your heel & keeps the front foot elevated, it is so thick, it brings your entire hip up and forces you to walk at an angle. It's like wearing a 3" platform under your foot. You wind up 'toddling / waddling' side to side like a penguin. The strain on both hips after a few steps starts irritating both hips and your lower back. I cannot recommend. It is supposed to be a product to help with a health issue, but actually creates other physical problems. Additional CONS: Very hard to adjust both velcro areas to get a tight fit; your foot can 'slop' around. Wearing thick socks could possibly help that, but why all the effort? Also the velcro strap that goes across the ankle is way to loose for good support and the actual area where the velcro 'connects' to seal it together is wholly undersized. You have about a 1/2" square area wear these two components meet. I can tell that ripping it on and off even once a day, it would lose its 'stickiness' in about 3 days. PROS: The sizing guide was very accurate. It was lightweight. Delivery was 24 hours as promised.

Good quality but a little hard to walk on. My opinion

I bought this for my elderly friend who had complete toe amputation. She was in so much pain on the flat shoe they gave her so I decided to see if this would help. She has been raving non stop that her foot doesn't hurt and her leg is no longer cramping from walking. When her foot swells up she simply loosens the strap and when it goes back down she can tighten it without feeling like her foot is being squeezed. She can function on her own more because she can walk without pain. I was so glad that such an inexpensive shoe could help her so much.

Just started using this "backup" shoe this week after strap broke on first one with 6 weeks intermittent use. Today I fell when outer/side edge of the tall heel section collapsed causing my foot to tilt and roll outward. I weigh 235 - a bit heavy but not uncommon for 6'4" male. Fortunately no serious injury just a minor ankle sprain. Started using this spare 4 days ago because of a new deep puncture wound through my cheap boots. Features that work but could be improved: ankle strap velcro is too long and only has small patch to attach to, and the flaps under the strap could be greatly improved with some padding to avoid the bruising from strap I've developed. AND, strengthen the sides of the raised heel so they don't collapse and fail to support weight of user. UPDATE: Ordered replacement exactly a week ago, new shoe had a stronger heel stucture and slightly better sizing on velcro parts, but stitching on one side fell apart and my foot slipped off the side of the shoe platform and caused me to fall - again, after only about 4 days using the new and "improved" shoe. Back to using a regular shoe until I can order something else.

I broke my pinky toe and it's been pretty excruciating but this alleviated a lot of my pain I wear it to work I don't suggest ever driving with it but, once you get to work switch out to this and you'll be able to work with a broken toe

I could not recommend this more! I'm supposed to be heel only weight bearing for 2 and 1/2 weeks. Doing it in a regular surgical shoe is possible but you're constantly flexing your foot to only put down your heel and having to remind yourself to do that. With this shoe it happens automatically and I don't have to constantly be flexing my foot. Also, the picture doesn't really show it but the very back of the heel has a significant slant to it. So when you put your foot down you don't put it on the long flat part that takes up a little more than half of the sole, It goes just on the very heel so that your weight really isn't at all on the front part of your foot. You can choose to roll onto that longer flat part, which is also still sloped so that your toe is higher off the ground, but it is absolutely natural without thinking about it to walk in exactly the way they want you to. I have no idea why they don't hand these out for heel walking because it is perfect for that. The size fit me well with room to spare per the chart. The straps are adjustable enough and the footbed feels like regular surgical shoes, firm but a little bit of foam. I was really worried about accidentally putting my whole foot down at some point and I no longer have that concern.