Össur AFO Dynamic & Leaf Spring Ankle-Foot Orthosis – Lightweight, Flexible Foot Plate, Drop Foot Support, Improved Comfort – Suitable for Men & Women Left - Small/Medium

Exactly what I needed. Light weight and works great with drop foot

I have peripheral neuropathy caused by agent orange exposure in Vietnam. For years I have been dealing with numbness in my feet, lower legs, and hands. A few weeks ago my left foot began to drop and drag when I walk. Since it is virtually impossible to get an appointment with a neurologist at my VA, I took a shot in the dark and ordered this device. My wife and I have always been hikers, but my pace had slowed by over 50%; I was using a cane; actually fell a few times, was reluctant to climb or descend steps, and only left the house wearing high-top hiking or work boots. I do not believe in miracle products - most Vietnam veterans are real skeptical of everything. It fits right into all my shoes, doesn't hurt my foot or leg anywhere, doesn't add any weight; all my shoes still fit, and most of all, I can walk normally at a good pace again without my foot dropping. This thing has given my life back! We just ordered a second one.

For me it was very uncomfortable. The cut-out for the heel dug into the bottom sides of my heels. Due to muscle atrophy I have very bony heels so it's not like there was extra fat for the plastic to dig into. Perhaps the men's size would have a broader heel cup but I don't want to risk ordering them because I found out that these are considered health items and are not returnable. So, I now have a pair of AFOs I can't use. I have worn AFOs for over 30 years so I know that none are completely comfortable, but you shouldn't have immediate discomfort. For those in search of an awesome AFO and have the money for it, look at the carbon fiber dynamic kind. They are $600 here, thru my insurance my copay would be over $850 each, so Amazon is probably the best place to get those. That's what I used to wear before MDA quit providing things at their clinics.

I have been wearing this for drop foot for the past 14 months or so. It does the job but isn't quite as smooth as my expensive AFO. For the price, it is great. I even took it on a 45 mile backpacking trip and I was sure it would fall apart - but didn't. I still have it and now use this one to mow the lawn, etc. I actually can't believe that the velcro strap is still in place. The foam against your calf definitely wears out pretty quickly but so far, it hasn't been uncomfortable to me. With heavy activity like hiking or while aerating multiple lawns this last weekend, I can feel some rubbing near my achilles but not so bad that I had to stop. Great purchase and for the price, can't be beat.

Was not sure it will work because it looks simple, but it does help you to lend on your heel instead of your toes. I feel safer walking outside, not scared of falling all the time.

I recently had back surgery and developed a drop foot. This brace was very easy to trim, did fit nicely in my sneaker. However even though I ordered the large 5.8 it was still a little to short, so the strap has to go around my calf which was too short. I purchased an addition 2" velcro strap from amazon and that corrected the problem of the short strap. I am getting a custom brace but this does serve the purpose and if it were a little taller and fit better around the calf, I probably wouldn't have bothered with the custom brace. For the money, it does the job it was meant to do.

If you have drop foot, this brace is hard to beat for the money. It does help. I don't have a severe case, but I do drag my toes often. I'm writing this review after only one wear. As I said it does help. Not only do I have drop foot, but I also have trouble lifting my leg to start the stepping motion. With this AFO I'm able to concentrate more on the leg motion, and not so much on my foot. My leg more or less swings out to the side to compensate for my toes. On top of working to keep my toes pointed straight ahead. As much walking as I do at work, it did save some energy. I'm feeling that it will save boots too. I generally only get 6 months out of any boot that I buy due to my toe dragging a lot. The sole rubs down to the insole before I get to wear a boot out. Tried resoling, but they don't stand up to the chemicals as good as the manufacturers glue. I can't recall any time today that it has dragged the floor. It also has reduced the slapping noise that my foot makes when I take a step. It's pretty loud. I couldn't sneak up on anybody. Overall, this AFO has helped. It will probably fit into any shoe that I own. I really didn't notice it too much other than the obvious stiffness at the ankle, but then again that's a good thing. That's probably what has reduced the slapping noise by giving me more roll to my step instead of my heel hitting the floor, and my foot just falling. The only downside that I have found so far is the fact that since I don't have good use of my left hand, I tend to buy work boots without laces. Wellingtons are easy and quick to put on and take off. It's somewhat of a chore with the leaf spring, as you won't get any flex at the ankle to just slide out of it. Anything with laces should be fine though.

I purchased this for my brother. He has drop foot from a broken leg. He had a heavy brace with metal bars professionally made for him for years. He is in the construction field so a lot of wear and tear. He had to change the springs in his original brace about every 6 months. He complained constantly about soars, heaviness, and constant repair. I told him amazon has several different kind of braces and he was reluctant to try one. He figured it wouldn’t hold up. Well I talked him into picking one out, I told him if nothing else he could wear it while not at work. Let me tell you, he has had it for months and wears it 24-7. Work, play and everyday. It’s super lightweight, does not give him soars, durable, and works awesome. He threw his custom made brace in the closet and said he was done with that. He runs bulldozers backhoes, etc. is always jumping out of machines, and into ditches, he loves this thing.