AFO Foot Drop Brace - Drop Foot Brace for Walking - AFO - Unisex (Left- One Size)

One hundred 💯 percent YES! I have been on a journey from being able to walk for miles, completely on my own steam, to requiring a wheelchair, to wearing custom orthotics, then over-the-counter orthotics, and finally culminating with these right and left drop foot braces. Since my purchase, I am feeling more and more liberated. These braces have been a game changer! My drop foot is no longer such a major impediment. Somehow these light weight foot wraps, made from fabric and Velcro, manage to do what my toes and feet cannot do on their own. They allow my feet and toes to sufficiently clear the ground without dragging or dropping. As a result, I no longer have to lift my legs when walking, both my gait and speed have improved, and I rarely trip. I am so grateful to whom ever devised and manufactured this product as, with them, my ability and confidence while walking has enhanced my ambulatory freedom. They have eliminated the need for more bulky, medal laden orthotics. I definitely recommend this product, especially for those suffering from drop foot who also have good balance and strong legs.

If you know anyone with drop foot and are non-compliant with wearing those stupid, cheaply made plastic AFOs, you need to tell them to bite the bullet and buy a pair of these! No, I am not getting paid for my review. But I am super thankful that these actually worked for my husband. He loves them. He is 61 and had a stroke in 2016. He is also a diabetic, and, due to the stroke and diabetic neuropathy, he slowly began to get foot drop in both feet. Within the last year, I saw him reaching for external support and compensating for the drop foot with hip flexion - as if he marched everywhere. That is exhausting for a person not to mention made him unstable. I work in PT and had been hounding him to get an order for custom made AFOs (Ankle foot Orthoses). He finally did. He even went to the Orthotist to have them made. However, after insurance covered their share, we would have been responsible for over $2k for each AFO!!!! So what did I do? I went shopping on Amazon, of course! I read the reviews about this particular brace. I ordered 2 of these and 2 of the kind that you can loop onto your laces. Well, the other 2 are still in the packages because he loves these so much. Pros: prevents him from falling, quick to get on, fit in his shoes, made pretty sturdily Cons: he is very sore from using THE CORRECT muscles he should have been using all along, the Velcro will eventually give way I’m sure. Do not hesitate if you are thinking about buying these. And the worst thing to happen is you’ll have to return them. Win-win!

Works great to wear around the house but too big to wear with shoes

This is difficult to get on correctly, but was okay while I was waiting the three weeks for my custom orthotic. It did support my ankle, if I could get it on right.

I have a severe drop foot and wear a prescibed hard brace with my shoes for walking. My challenge became what happens when I take my shoes off. As the original bearfoot girl this was torture to me. I tried this based on another review I read and couldn't believe what a help this was! It is not a replacement for the hard afo but it does allow me to remove my shoes, be comfortable and walk (still using my walker) around my house without tripping over my foot. I can now wear my slippers again. In fact I just ordered a second one to carry in my backpack so when I visit my daughter I can take off my shoes and relax. It is well made and I was quickly able to master how to put it on, I struggle a bit to take it off but that is related to other handicaps that I have.

I bought this for positioning at night due to plantar fasciitis and tendonitis in my ankle. I have the least pain during the day after sleeping in a boot at night. Boots are bulky and hard to sleep in. I thought this might work. However, it slides around and still allows me to easily plantar flex, which is a poor habit I have when sleeping that contributes to my issue. In order to limit movement It has to be so tight around my ankle that it hurts. The bottom isn’t as long as the foot so it pushes into the bottom of my foot causing discomfort. It won’t work for me. I also keep thinking how this should NOT be marketed as a substitute for an AFO. It’s certainly not supportive enough to prevent foot drop during mobility. The purpose of a AFO is so you don’t trip over your toes. The bottom of this hangs down when it’s tightened (due to the angle of the straps) and I can’t imagine you wouldn’t trip over it, unless it’s in a shoe.. but there’s not a chance it’ll fit in a shoe. Many people who need an AFO lack lateral stability as well to prevent lateral rolling or injury of the ankle. The rigidity of an AFO provides that support. This thing does not. Also, it is “padded” on the bottom with a ridged/hard mesh which will likely cause discomfort, blisters and pressure injuries if you were to walk on it or wear for any extended period of time. Beware if you have sensory deficits!

Helps to keep your drop foot upright

This does help in keeping my ankle stable, but it is so uncomfortable. I would not recommend.

Having had foot drop for a couple of years I had been using a similar device which attaches to my shoe however it meant I was limited to only wearing trainers where I was able to attached the hooks. These have allowed me to wear footwear without laces easily. The orthotic is very comfortable and quite simple to use, and the Velcro is very strong. The product comes in and off easily and has come in very handy whilst on my summer holiday allowing me to walk around in lighter footwear. I wouldn’t recommend using these with heavier footwear like trainers and will continue to use my other orthotics alongside these ones.

Excellent product

Elle ne convient pas. Il fallait indiquer que c était seulement pour le pied gauche. Mon problème est au pied droit ! Très cher pour quelque-chose d 'immetable.

Hasta ahora funciona bastante bien, el desafío será ver cuánto duran el contacto/agarre de correas.

This was an excellent fit for my size 12 foot and provided good support. Unfortunately the sole plate developed a kink which made it uncomfortable to wear, so I had to return it. I will buy another though as I have not been able to find another that fits so well. If the sole plate could be made stiffer or of a more rigid material to prevent kinking it would be an excellent product.