AIRCASTAirHeel Ankle Support Brace (with and Without Stabilizers)

After reading reviews I was still slightly skeptical but hopeful. I injured my Achilles tendon over a month ago and was experiencing moderate pain and the back of my heel was swollen and not reducing. After a day or 2 of rest it would feel much improved but then as soon as I had to carry any kind of a heavier box up a driveway (read:daily repeated task) I would re-inflame it and be limping again. I was mildly disappointed that upon applying this brace it didn't "feel" immediately supportive: I was expecting it to feel like an Ace bandage. However, that is NOT what it is designed to do. I did not notice any active feelings of compression or massaging and forgot I was wearing it.....but then realized at the end of the day I wasn't limping!! I have now been wearing it for a few weeks for every shift of 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week as a rural carrier. A few times I noticed pain while at home while not wearing it, ao I know the injury is not gone but it IS getting better slowly which is normal. I will be buying a backup for this as soon as it shows any sign of wear! The air compartments have shown no signs of deflating and I weigh about 210 lb.

So thankful to have found the heelcast! I thought I had only aggrevated my Achilles tendon, but after trying two different sleeves/braces I quickly realized I had a true injury and needed immobilisation. Found this aircast while I wait for a doctor's appointment. I had immediate pain relief when I put it on after barely being able to put weight on my foot for the last two weeks. Highly recommend!

the brace really helps with the pain, it’s easy to put on. I would suggest a softer layer on the back of the ankle as that part rubs on your skin and is irritating.

i am 63 years old and do CrossFit - I just started waling/jogging and I ended up with and extremely sore achielles tendon - the pain in my heel made it hard to walk. I would go to the gym and after a modified workout I would be crippled for 2 days. I tried compression socks, rubs, stretches - nothing gave me relief. The day this air cast arrived I was in horrible shape. I put it on and didn't find it comfortable at first - the inside where the air pocket inflates rubbed my skin. Thankfuly the sock was stretchy enough to allow me to put a sock on first and then the cast. The relief when walking was almost immediate! I kept it on all day and night. Today I went back to the gym and was able to do the entire workout - I came home expecting my heel to be sore - but it was just a bit sore - nothing like before. Tonight I have total relief. It is thin enough that I was able to wear my normal workout sneakers with no discomfort. I think I am going to get another one for my other foot - to prevent injury. This device helps you correct the way you walk and the pressure you put on your feet - so I think it would be an excellent preventive device. I don't think I will ever do a long walk or jog without it!! Thank you so much.

Having read the reviews I decided to give these a try. Big mistake.I wear a size 12.5 2e shoe and have flat feet with very little arch. I wear top notch shoes from New Balance, specifically with proper stabilization and caters to flat feet. I've had a achillies tendonosis issue the past few months and am working through it. I figured this is just another tool to aid in the rehabilitation.Boy was I wrong. Putting them on is easy enough and sizing of the large was ample. Then put on shoes and I immediately thought "Uh oh". The air bladder in the bottom is right on the arch.Well, I had to give them a good try. So I did my yard work, but after a half hour my arch's hurt so bad I had to take them off. You cannot jam arch support into a foot that has almost no arch. These also didn't help with the plantar nor achillies. I'm better off with nothing and just dealing with the little bit of pain. I think it is very strange to have the air support jamming into the foot arch.

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis in left foot. This brace did okay for me so I gave it 3 stars. The negative is the bubble doesn't give full arch support because body weight will flatten it down when standing/walking. At best the bubble gives a little relief while walking and gives the arch maybe a light massage at best. Shoe insoles will provide the best arch support. I also got the added achilles suport pads. They give pretty good support. While they do dig in a bit it wasn't bad. You can take it off while sleeping or lying down/sitting if it gets bothersome.I have arched feet and x-rays of my left foot showed the bones had gone down 20% causing the pain because the arch was stretching. My doc had me on pain killers and a makeshift wrap with a support pad for a week. On my 2nd visit I told them the pain was substantially lower and almost gone, just a little tenderness in the arch. They had me try on shoe insoles and walk around to see how it felt. I could immediately feel a difference and they were comfortable. I could finally walk without a limp, which I had done for a week to keep stress off my left arch. They said always wear 2 (even if the problem is in one foot) so my hips don't go out of wack. Doctor prices are over $100 for 2. Not giving doc advice, just relaying my experience. If you can save yourself some money you can try these steps on your own before laying the big bucks down. Or if you do see a doc, pass on their insoles and buy from outside. Just make sure they're comfortable by trying before buying. They said the insoles last a year.What I liked about this product:1. Quick Amazon shipping2. Large brace fit my size 12 foot3. arch felt better with than without4. Still wearing it in the house 3 weeks after purchase ( I take it off now and then)What I didn't like:1. Bubble is too soft for long term arch support