Plantar Fascitis Night Splint Adjustable Leg Support Brace for Fascia, Tendon and Calf Stretching, Heel and Bone Spur, Arch Pain Treatment Fit Right or Left Foot, Grey, Medium

I did a lot of research on night splints because I've been suffering from plantar faciitis for 6 months now. I've seen a podiatrist, I'm currently in PT, I've changed shoes to ones with better support, etc. One of the suggestions to promote healing is the use of a night splint to keep my foot in a "neutral" postion while sleeping. I've tried a couple of different splints that are fabric with velcro, and the part that is supposed to hold your foot in place is ABOVE the foot. You essentially need to strap yourself in pretty tightly to keep your foot stable and attached to that top piece. Problem is, that tension hurts after an hour or so, and made my foot go numb. They can't work if you can't wear them for an extended period of time. I ordered this unit because it's rigid and supports the foot from below. GAME CHANGER. It did a great job of comfortably holding my foot stable. The very first night of use, I didn't use the wedge piece (which I will work up to) and I was able to wear it all night. Because it had clips and doesnt rely on velcro, it's super easy to put on and take off. In the morning, my foot was noticeably better! I'd like to address a couple of concerns I saw in other reviews: First off, you dont need to strap in tightly. I doesn't take much to stabilize your foot. The comfort level was much better because of this. Secondly, some units rely completely on velcro. This unit has buckles so you adjust your velcro, but then you can just use the clips for easy on and easy off. Thirdly, I almost bought a slightly cheaper splint that LOOKED the same as this one, but I noticed it had been flagged by Amazon as "frequently returned". When I zoomed in, I saw that on that unit, the straps didnt have reinforcement where they attach to the plastic, so they ripped off easily. This unit has reinforced attachment points. Lastly, I saw a person complain that this unit cracked when she tried to walk in it. Yes- there is a piece underneath it that seems to indicate you can walk with it on, but...just don't. It's a night splint, not a foot cast. It's so easy to pop it off to run your "errand" (I throw on a pair of crocs when I have to get up in the middle of the night) and just throw it back on before you tuck back in. Walking in a "cast" with your movement restricted is promoting improper use of your foot and leg muscles and is actually worse for you. TAKE IT OFF lol! Anyway, I love this splint and wished I had trusted my gut and bought it first. It would have saved me time and money, and I might be further along in my healing. I highly recommend it!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I like this not b/c it allows my foot to fully relax without my fascia tightening. I sleep in it and have for over a year. My plantar fasciitis is healing slowly, but after two years I have returned to running and have very low pain. I can't sleep without this boot! Functionality: This boot allows my foot to relax without tightening. I highly recommend even wearing it in the evenings while you watch TV or read. I have found it the most comfortable to buckle the two lower buckles in an X pattern, which naturally pushes my ankle into a 90° bend. Pain relief: This boot has helped my foot heal, and had given me a lot of pain relief.

The fit is definitely odd at first - I wear a women's 8 shoe and ordered a small based on the size chart. The brace itself would fit a size 8 shoe, but the foam wedge that is in the brace is an inch or more shorter than the brace itself. I wore it this way the first night and it was very uncomfortable, making my toes numb. The second day I realized the foam wedge was removable/adjustable. I adjusted it so it's aligned with the edge of the brace so my toes are supported now and its MUCH better! I'm wearing it with the lower two straps pretty loose as I adjust to it, but I do like the feeling of support and gentle/adjustable stretch that it provides with the foam foot pad. Time will tell if it helps relieve my pain. My one complaint is that I have quite muscular calves, and the calf portion of the brace is quite molded. It's not tight enough that it hurts or cuts off circulation, but it's certainly more snug than I would maybe like.

The ankle strap broke within 40 days. The boot was working well but the straps are not strong enough.

It helps with pain. It's comfortable and nice design. The fit is great. Velcro quality is good.

I developed Achilles tendonitis recently and this brace was the reason I'm back to normal. I wouldn't say it's comfortable because it's not really supposed to be. But it was easier to keep it on long term than others I tried. And it worked over consistent use. No more pain.

This boot is advertised as being able to use it on the left or right foot. Something was off when my son tries the boot on and we thought we were putting it on wrong. It was tilted more to the left and after wearing it we realized it was for the left foot, and fit wrong on good right foot! I looked at the bag it came in and sure enough it had an L on it meaning it's NOT compatible for both the right or left foot! This is definitely false advising! So beware if you order this you may or may not get the correct boot for the foot your need! Nothing like almost being out of 30 bucks, and probably not worth the hassle to return it, especially since he wore it a few times. Now we have a product that can't be used!

It really eases the pain in the morning when I first get up to walk from sleeping,or when I need to run and go to the bathroom. I wear it at night when I go to bed, it is very uncomfortable at first, but I will tolerate that for painless morning rises. My cat doesn't approve because It wacks him instead of my foot..lol. The adjustment for the raise of the top of the foot really makes a difference. You need to work with it each night till it feels right, comfortable. I like this the relief it gives.