(M, Women's) - DARCO ORIGINAL MED-SURG POST-OP MEDICAL SURGICAL SHOE 926

I had a Darco shoe that looked like this one (different color, though) many years ago after toenail surgery. I am having pain in my big toe now due to something else, so I wanted another Darco like the one I had previously, because the one I had years ago was comfortable and of good quality. I was really looking forward to receiving this one. I wear a women's size 6 shoe, so instead of ordering the small (women's 4-6), I ordered the medium (women's 6.5-8), because I did not want my toe exposed over the edge of the shoe. Well, even with the size medium, my toe was hanging over the edge. So it is way too small. If Darco gets the sizing so wrong, I am wondering if the quality of the shoe has diminished also. I cannot use the shoe, so I will never know about the quality. I have already started a return on this product.

shoe quality is fine for what it is, except I expected it to come with two (a pair) of shoes. I do not wear only one shoe or two different un-matching shoes, regardless of having a bum foot that needs extra firm and adjustable support. Therefore, this single shoe is totally useless to me! But, I suppose it could work for somebody, who doesn't mind wearing two different shoes and standing out in a crowd! Even handicapped people have self-pride and are entitled to some dignity! Maybe some people's condition require the use of only one shoe, but most shoes are sold and worn in pairs! But otherwise, not knocking the shoe itself, had there been two (a pair) I would have been happy! Failed to return it, because they wanted more in return postage fees than the item was worth. So it got tossed into a box of junk in the closet!

Unlike the first two reviewers, I like it a lot. Arthritis, and an old injury, cause one of my feet to swell horribly, especially in hot weather. The post-surgical shoes are the only shoes I can wear in hot weather. I bought two of the shoes - wearing two different shoes is asking for trouble, I think. I wear a woman's size 7.5. I ordered the woman's medium and they fit fine. If I wanted to wear them in cold weather - with thick heavy socks - I'd probably need to buy a woman's large.

After foot surgery I wore a shoe that looks just like this one. That shoe I got from my doctor. While the one I ordered on line looks just the same it's definitely not. This one is not well made, I couldn't imagine it going through the wear and tear that a shoe can go through, especially a surgical shoe which isn't made to really last.

Order a size up from what you would normally order. I found the strap near the ankle sat up to high on my foot - my bandage was on my toes so there was no protection on my upper foot. It wore my skin raw with just one day of wear. I also felt it was unsteady for walking.