BraceAbilityClosed Toe Medical Walking Shoe - Lightweight Broken Toe Cast Boot, Fractured Foot Brace for Metatarsal Stress Fracture, Post-op Bunion, Hammertoe Recovery - For Men or Women (S)

Like many of the people here, I ended up having to buy a medical boot to allow my foot to heal from an injury. In my case, I broke my pinkie toe. For a month, I thought I could make due on my own without buying any special equipment. I taped it, I babied it, I hobbled around in my winter boots...all was going well until I refractured it. After THAT happened, my husband convinced me to get a proper medical boot. I didn't want one of those big and clunky things that go half way up your calf, so I went searching on Amazon. This bootie was the perfect compromise.This medical bootie is SO easy to put on and wear. It opens completely up, allowing you to put on the bootie without any additional pressure on your injury. The various velcro straps made the bootie very secure on my foot. The size Medium was perfect for my size 7.5 foot. I also tried the small, but my foot was pushing out the front. I did have to borrow one of my husband's thick winter socks to wear inside the boot so my foot didn't twist or slosh in the boot..it kind of helped fill in the space. I could tighten the straps down but my toe was not having the extra pressure, so this was my work around. It is fairly lightweight but protective of the foot. I've accidentally stubbed my foot a few times while wearing this and it definitely protected my foot from any reinjury.I've spent 2 months wearing this bootie.... I went from hobbling around on my heel in it, to finally being able to put some occasionally pressure down, and now I can "walk" while wearing it. This has been a godsend after the refracture, and I wish I had gotten it when I first broke my toe. I've worn it in the rain and in the cold. I've even accidentally fallen asleep while wearing it, and it was still comfortable. It does best on smooth and flat pavement, but I've taken it out for a spin on grassy hills and my backyard. I've been using a cane to help with stability when out in public or getting in/out of my vehicle. I've finally gotten more mobility back and think I'll be out of the bootie fairly soon. I wanted to wait a fair bit before I wrote my review, to make sure it actually helped my injury, but I've been very satisfied with it since I bought it. I've put it through it's paces the past 2 months and it's still holding up fine.Highly HIGHLY recommend to anyone with a toe injury or foot injury. Skip the big bulky boot and get this one instead.

This is a great brace for a foot injury or surgery. The closed toe protects the foot better than the open-toed brace the hospital gave me and the Velcro straps hold it securely. The ankle strap is particularly effective because it can be tightened by adjusting it from both ends to get a good fit. This boot supports my foot and keeps it more comfortable. I highly recommend it.

This boot fits well, and the sizing chart is actually accurate as opposed to the other boot I purchased. Strong soul doesn't bend, and having the closed to feels safer and more comfortable to. It's easy to walk on and is lightweight and slim. My only complaint is that the ankle strap is far too long, as if it's built for ankles the width of a tree trunk. I had to trim it down to get it sufficiently tight.

This shoe was a total lifesaver. I broke three toes during Hapkido class and couldn’t fit into my regular shoes because of the swelling. I ordered this so I could still get around while healing, and it delivered. I even had to fly for a work trip and wore it the whole time, including on the plane, with zero issues. Super comfortable, and barely anyone noticed I had it on next to my regular shoe. Highly recommend if you’re dealing with a foot injury.

Let me tell you - when I got hit with a nasty gout flare-up that left me barely able to walk, this shoe was an absolute lifesaver. I'm so glad I found it and want to share my experience in case you're dealing with something similar.The best thing about this shoe is how easy it is to get on when your foot is killing you. You know how awful it is trying to jam a swollen foot into a regular shoe? Well, this one opens up completely so you can literally just place your foot straight down into it. No squeezing, no painful pulling - just gentle contact. Then you can adjust the Velcro straps to get the perfect fit for however swollen your foot happens to be that day.What really impressed me:- The bottom is super sturdy (won't bend at all) but still somehow manages to be soft against your foot- Your whole foot sits inside, so if you accidentally bump into something, you've got decent protection- It's surprisingly lightweight - I can even sleep with it (I just keep that foot outside the covers and wear a sock with it)- While it's obviously a medical shoe, it doesn't look completely awful when worn with a black shoe on the other footA couple things to know:- Don't expect any waterproofing - it's definitely not meant for rain or the shower- On the plus side, though, your foot can actually breathe in it pretty wellI've been wearing this out and about during my recovery, and it's been exactly what I needed. If you're dealing with foot pain, swelling, or post-surgery recovery and need something that won't make you want to cry every time you put it on, I'd definitely recommend giving this a try. It's been a game-changer for me.

The media could not be loaded. I was given a terrible sandal from Pro Care by my surgeon. Provided for $30, for use after surgery. It was crude, uncomfortable and hard to adjust. This boot if has a soft but supportive upper with several point of adjustment for a great fit.The boot fully protects your foot from light rain, gras, dirt so on. It clean up easily and can be dried with a blow dryer in minutes. The boot is comfortable to walk in and actually doesn’t look bad. This is an Easy 5 star.

My first day in the shoe was very painful. I thought maybe this isn't going to work. But the next day, I added my insert and it helped balance me, not as painful.

My shoe size is 7.5 or 8. I ordered a medium and that is probably correct as far as length of foot goes. But width wise it is not snug enough. I ended up having an internal splint wrap inside and then the braceability on the outside and it is very snug and secure with that.