Darco International Slimline Adult Cast Boot in Black

If you’re looking at this to help heal your foot without a cast, it does put slight pressure on your MTP joints, where your toes connect to your metatarsals, because the bottom of the shoe is slightly rounded up to aid a natural step, and where your foot rests has a very slight give. If you’re a size 8 in womans I’d size up to medium, because I’m a 7.5 and my big toe has just enough room. This is an AMAZING shoe, especially for the price. I bought it because a few months ago I fractured something in my foot after stubbing my foot on a solid wood couch, and I’ve been having pain from it not healing right. The walking shoe I got from my doctor, while rigid (which is good for healing your foot), is slightly too small so my toes slightly hang off, and it gives me an uncomfortable limp. I also had trouble finding a normal shoe for my other foot that had the same height to it. With this shoe I can even wear my flip flop and still have a natural walk. I also bought this because I have issues with spraining my ankle, and it keeps it nicely supported, especially with wearing my compression ankle brace as well. I can’t say anything about durability as I just received this, but even if it only lasts for a few weeks with constant use I wouldn’t complain, because the price is a steal. You could buy two or three for the same price as some of the other options. I am so happy with this, especially since I’m going on vacation in a couple days which will involve a lot of walking. I’m comforted knowing that this shoe will protect my foot and ankle, and help keep me pain free as I walk. 9/2/19 - just wanted to update because I still LOVE this shoe, two and a half months later. I’ve been wearing it on and off all summer, and it has been so helpful for my pain. As I said, my foot did not heal right so I was frequently dealing with some level of pain for a while - it was worse if I walked longer than 5-10 mins. I wore it all vacation (it was a week long, with a LOT of walking) and I stopped experiencing my pain almost immediately. The cushioning was just right, and my foot and ankle were properly supported. And like I said, I had a natural step with it on - my sister didn’t notice I was wearing the shoe until the fourth day (she may have noticed if I was wearing capris or shorts verses pants, but point remains). When I got back home I ordered a second one for strictly inside use, because I didn’t want to track everything outside on my carpets and wood floors, the quality was just as good as the first. Both shoes have held up all summer. Minor scuffing on the bottom of the first shoe, but that’s going to happen if you walk a lot, especially outside, for over a month or two. It still provides the same support as it did the first week, which is what matters. Oh, and I actually hurt my foot again about a week and a half ago, bad enough to get x-rays - thankfully just a sprain (yay EDS). But I again combined this shoe with my compression brace and the pain significantly lessened much more quickly than if I would have used the brace alone while favoring my hurt foot.

I really didn't mind having to wear this boot. My doctor ordered a bigger boot which was very cumbersome and I hated putting it on. This little boot has been a blessing. I am a farm girl and have to do a lot of walking which has been great in this boot. I walk all over the place with this boot. It is nicely made and very simple and quick to put on and take off. It has really helped to heal my foot. Thank you!

Bought this to replace the one ordered by orthopedic surgeon for broken foot. First one worked great - sturdy, strongly held velcro strips, etc. Had to put an insole on footbed that is totally flat, not giving & super uncomfortable - certainly by design to allow for customization around area of foot injury. Was able to wear it on long Hawaii trip w/lots of walking & minimal discomfort. The longer worn, however, this original one began to stretch out. Am a size 8.5 M womens shoe & this one was small. At first, just fine, but as materials stretched out foot & toes pushed out of open toe area. SO ... bought this replacement, same size, small. Different logo than original one so don't know if it's the authentic brand. Anyway, seemed shorter than first one & began stretching out after only a week. Very uncomfortable & not able to tightly secure foot. Ordered one in a size M and it's perfect! Again, need to put a comfortable insole on footbed but it will be fine for this next month. Stabilizes foot bone alignment such that easy to walk, drive, etc. Would definitely recommend sizing up if your shoe size is a bit in-between, such as 8.5. Surprised how cost effective it is to replace the same? similar? orthopedic appliance provided through physician's office.

To be fair, I ordered this not realizing it was specifically for individuals with casts (silly of me, I know). However, I was looking for a short post-op boot to walk around in and I thought this might work well for me. It did not. It was too flexible, and I needed complete rigidity because my toes were in severe pain (couldn't bend them at all). I tried using it and it was too painful to leave the house with. I do think that this might serve a person well who has a leg/foot cast and needs a simple and inexpensive boot for walking around. It secures well and leaves your toes free, so that's nice. It seems to be made of neoprene, if that is helpful information to anyone (family member of mine is allergic). Also, there is a tiiiiny bit of cushion in the insole, but seriously not that much at all. The small fit me well with toe room to spare and I am a women's 7-7 1/2. Instead, I purchased the Aircast SP Walker, and that worked wonderfully for me, as I did not need a boot that accommodated a cast.

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