Aircast AirSelect Walker Brace/Walking Boot (Elite, Short and Standard)

quite better than the black boots. comfortable. stabilises the leg much better than other injury boots. good price for the build quality.

Broke my ankle, was issued a boot made by United Ortho. I prefer this one, but I think that preference is largely personal depending upon your injury, foot, etc. As far as I can tell, Aircast and United Ortho seem to be the most reputable makers of these boots. I purchased two of these Aircast boots. The first in order to wash the boot liner issued to me, the second to not have to wear the boot issued to me. I rotate the boot every day so they don't smell as bad or need to be washed as frequently. I think this boot is worth the additional money over the United Ortho version. The dual air bladders keep me locked in place, and it is nice to be able to undo one or the other if the swelling becomes too great. I also like that this boot is completely enclosed compared to the United Ortho boot. I feel a little more secure when I bonk into things. It is more difficult to wash the lining on this boot than on the United Ortho boot. I don't know why the "footbed" is glued into the back of the boot lining while being secured with velcro on the front. It could be velcro-ed in both spots to make it easier to remove in order to wash the liner. Despite being harder to wash, this boot is so much better on my foot shape than the one I was issued I'm giving it five stars.

Wow!! Should have gotten this sooner!! My Husband has an achilles tendon problem that he has been suffering with for a While. He stepped off a ladder wrong and the tendon was injured where it attached to the heel bone. Simply walking was miserable for him. We tried the shorter braces, ice, heat, salves, you name it. I finally convinced him to try this walking cast as it was obvious that the injury needed to be immobilized in order to heal. He didn't want to do it thinking that he wouldn't be able to do the things he needs to do, like work or anything else. Boy was he wrong. From the first time he wore the boot the pain was just GONE. He couldn't believe it. He had suffered so much and now, something so simple as putting on this walking cast and the pain was gone. We own a roofing company and he is on the go constantly. This boot has not hindered him at all. He said it is very easy and natural to walk in. It just so happens that his work boot on the other foot is the perfect height for this Aircast but he does wear the even up thingy when he wears his casual shoes, which is sold separately. That's a must. This Aircast comes with a nice long, cushy cast sock but I bought 2 more so I could keep him with a clean one everyday. This Aircast is very durable. I'm amazed at how tough it is because he really puts it through a lot and it's still great. It's been about 2 or 3 weeks that he has worn it all day but takes it off as soon as he gets home and he is enjoying much improvement in pain reduction in the heel even without the boot being on so it is healing. I'm so happy that he is no longer suffering with that injury. If he wears this Aircast out before he is fully healed you can bet that I will buying another one. It's worth every penny.

Definitely a good air cast/boot. The comfort is incredible, it allowed me to walk with a broken tibia. I only have one negative thing to say. The inside part, the padding is falling apart after 2 weeks, I'm trying to find a way to just buy the insert part that is velcroed in but no luck so far. I would definitely buy it again if I ever need one.

great

After having a dislocated 2nd toe pinned and Achilles tendon release surgery..I had to be non weight for 3 months. I wore this boot as a protector before I could start walking on it and had developed issues with my ankle and foot post surgery. Not the fault of this boot ..want to make that sure that's clear.. but even after going through my issues after surgery I would continually wear this boot because it was the only thing that made walking comfortable. I've worn it so much that I'm going in for another foot surgery and plan on buying another one. I seriously must have worn it on and off for over a year and it held up extremely well! One thing I would note though if you do plan on walking with this boot is to make sure your shoe on the other side has got enough height to it to match the height of the boot. Highly recommend like I said I'm buying another one!

This is really uncomfortable and the edges are super sharp. The dial is annoying and the edge that’s is sharp overlays and when I was trying to turn it - it cut my finger. I tried to like it , I even just shaved the plastic away to protect my finger when using the dial, but it’s just awful. Also and there is not bladder support in the lower foot area. I’m sorry I would try a different brand. I had one before that the ortho rx gave me through insurance and it was much much better. I wore that thing out.

**UPDATE** Had to return because the one I received was defective in a way that can harm people who need a walking boot. The air bladders wouldn't hold/maintain air pressure properly or consistently. Had to redo the air pumping multiple times within 3 minutes. Seems to hold air best when not walking, but released air pressure with movement. By design, air pressure is vital to make this a functioning walking boot. Original review before defect was discovered: This one's a keeper!! Had doubts on whether to try this AirSelect Walker Brace/Walking Boot or the Aircast SP (Short Pneumatic) Walker Brace / Walking Boot, so I ordered both. Thank goodness, because the Pneumatic one was a worthless, poorly made and unwearable disaster!! Even the separate hand pump thing was partially crushed and wouldn't fit into both sides of the boot to inflate. If I hadn't ordered both boot styles, I'd have been without any walking boot for a stress fracture. The AirSelect Short, paired with the EvenUp riser for the other foot, is a great solution for safe ambulation in my case. After getting used to the air pumps and ball bearing air release, it's easy to deflate when I'm seated and reinflate when I need to get up; SO MUCH BETTER than the pneumatic one (with separate pump) that I used 10 years ago. Sizing: I wear a Mens 11.5 shoe and got the Large AirSelect Boot. Big toe is just inside the front edges and protected from impact. I added a piece of Velcro tape on the exterior of the boot where the bottom strap goes over the outside edge to keep the end of that strap secured to the boot (personal preference). The boot is open to the elements, so no joy in rain or snow without getting an additional boot cover. Had hoped to be able to don the boot for bathroom visits during sleep hours, but the work (and Velcro noise) of getting the thing on/off is a THING!! Good luck getting back to sleep. LOL If needed again, I wouldn't hesitate to use this style/brand of boot. ** ALSO ** The EVENup Shoe Balancer size Large is perfect on my opposite foot (Mens 11.5 athletic/walking shoe); had to remove the top/thinner layer to get proper hip alignment - amazing to have ZERO back pain thanks to keeping hips level while "booted" - complete game changer!! One thing to note, I always pick my feet up when moving around; shuffling around with the EVENup could be problematic.

It was delivered very fast and the quality is high. Recommend if you need one.

I bought a slightly cheaper boot (medpro) before and returned it to get this one. Key differences: The strap system is so much easier. Straps are stichednon, only usign velcro to fasten, as opposed to who strap being velcro. The former makes it much easier and faster to asjust and tighten (and you wont accidnrtally lost a strap either) The boot is more fashionable. Looks hard core and high quality. Other one looked cheap. Two airpockets. I can definitely feel the increased support with my high ankle fracture at the place it needs to be.

Genuine product, seller is very professional

Excelente calidad... Bastante cómoda... Un poco pesada

Excelente producto, mucha utilidad