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# Hands-free mobility Balance & weight limits Adjustable fit & support iWALK3.0 – The Original Hands Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters - iWALK Replaces Crutches for Adults - Peg Leg Crutch For Lower Leg Injuries - See All Qualifications for Use - Not for Elderly or Balance Impaired

**Brand:** iwalkfree
**Price:** € 518.27
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## Summary

> 🦿 Walk hands-free, live hands-full — the future of recovery is here!

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- **What is this?** iWALK3.0 – The Original Hands Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters - iWALK Replaces Crutches for Adults - Peg Leg Crutch For Lower Leg Injuries - See All Qualifications for Use - Not for Elderly or Balance Impaired by iwalkfree
- **How much does it cost?** € 518.27 with free shipping
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## Best For

- iwalkfree enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted iwalkfree brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Master Mobility in Days:** Quick 1-3 day learning curve means you’re back to your routine faster than traditional crutches or scooters.
- • **Engineered for Stability:** Designed for users 5’2”–6’2”, under 250 lbs, with good balance—ensuring safe, confident movement indoors and out.
- • **Freedom to Move Hands-Free:** Stay active and independent with a crutch that lets you use both hands—perfect for multitasking pros.
- • **Versatile Terrain Performance:** Navigate stairs, curbs, uneven surfaces, and even wet or slippery ground with superior grip and control.
- • **Personalized Support & Warranty:** Comes with expert tech support and full warranty—because your recovery deserves premium care.

## Overview

The iWALK3.0 is a hands-free knee crutch designed as a game-changing alternative to traditional crutches and knee scooters. Ideal for motivated adults with lower leg injuries, it supports natural movement on stairs and varied terrain while keeping users upright and independent. Adjustable for height and weight within specific limits, it offers a quick learning curve, personalized support, and durable construction for active recovery.

## Description

Buy iWALK3.0 – The Original Hands Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters - iWALK Replaces Crutches for Adults - Peg Leg Crutch For Lower Leg Injuries - See All Qualifications for Use - Not for Elderly or Balance Impaired on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders

Review: Should be able to give it 6 stars! - If you have an injury where you can not put weight on a foot & you are determined to remain independent - there is nothing else out there like this. About 10 days ago I broke my heel & needed emergency surgery. The common mobility aid choices out there are crutches, walker, knee scooter, & IWalk 3.0 as of this time. First, in order to use this, you have to be somewhat agile, have decent balance, be on decent shape, & be determined to be independent. If that describes you, I will tell you why this product is the best choice out there. If you are happy sitting around all day & having everything done for you, then you may want to skip this product. There is a small learning curve & you have to be determined to get over that hump & make it work for you. I was d/c from hospital with a walker & had crutches at home. Both of those things require you to hop & you are very limited the distance you can go & where you can go. Steps on those - basically forget it. I’m a 51 yo male in pretty decent shape, but not an athlete. Before my injury I regularly walked ~ 7 miles a few days a week for exercise. I received the IWalk, put it together, & carefully paid attention to the adjustments & the correct way to do them. It’s fairly easy to put together (easier than a knee scooter) & it’s critical you set it up correctly. I also purchased a knee scooter at the same time. I watched the videos & learned a bit about it before using. One thing I’d like to say is the manufacturer mentions you need to be able to balance on 1 foot for 30 seconds to use the IWalk. I didn’t find that anywhere near true. I didn’t attempt it, but I really doubt I could consistently balance on 1 foot unassisted for 30 seconds. I could probably do 10 seconds, or whatever any normal person could do. This is no way made using the IWalk more difficult. Once I strapped it on, it was pretty intuitive. I could right away take steps unassisted. There is a space on the crutch to rest your hand on the side your foot is injured. This is important. While you can use it hands free, just regularly walking around it’s easier (& safer) to slightly “lift” the crutch with your hand and you step forward with it. If you don’t do this & are not paying attention, every once in a while you will misjudge lifting the crutch & the super sticky rubber foot will catch the ground as you left off & cause a “stutter” - like you you stepped on a shoe lace. This is easily avoided my either paying close attention when hands free or simply slightly lifting the crutch as you walk with your hand. There are 3 straps that hold this crutch to your leg. You want them TIGHT. Obviously, not cutting off your circulation, but tight enough that the crutch is one with your leg. A loose crutch can also cause this “stutter”. I will tell you in 10 days I have used this crutch heavily on all types of surfaces: uneven pavement, grass, steps, curbs, wet ground, etc & have not fell once. Once you master it, it will allow you to basically do anything you can do prior to your injury - it just takes longer. If done as directed, you can easily go up & down steps (with a railing). Low curbs can be done without holding on to anything & high curbs can be done with the aid of a can on holding on to something. If you’ve watched the videos, you can see all the things people can do with this crutch. They are 100% accurate. You just have to put in a little time to master it. The reason I sent the knee scooter back was it’s useless for stairs & it’s a big footprint so turning around is slow. The IWalk fixes all that. I was able to walk 2.25 miles around my neighborhood unassisted with just the crutch (see photo). I am able to easily get in & out of my truck, drive alone, & go places alone with the crutch (left foot injury). A small car may be more effort - but it’s certainly doable. You just get in your vehicle leaving the crutch leg hanging out & unstrap it while sitting on the seat, the place it it the vehicle. Once you’ve arrived you install it the reverse & you are free to go. I’ve been to the supermarket, post office, UPS store, convenience store, gas station, etc - all unassisted doing any normal activity with the crutch. You can stand alone unassisted (like waiting in line) once you master it. In fact, I even packed up my scooter in the huge box it came in, walked it out to my truck, placed it in the back seat, & walked into the UPS store carrying the scooter box using the IWalk. All unassisted. Once I realized with the IWalk can do - I knew the scooter was useless to me & going back to return. Ok, so some realistic advice. Some people short the IWalk because they say it’s a lot to take on & off. Well, I found if you are just going to the bathroom or something, you really just need to fasten the middle strap. It’s probably not the best idea, but I’ve even used it with no straps just to go a short distance. Again, I have not fell once. The crutch is built very well for the price point - it’s actually pretty brilliant. Honestly, working in the medical field, this thing could sell for 10x as much & still be worth it. It’s the only solution that allows you to do everything you did prior, it’s just slower & you need to take a bit more care. You just have to be motivated to do it. The more you use it, the easier it gets. The foot is a super grippy type rubber. Stickier than a sneaker. It really does not slide even on a wet surface. I use this to get in & out of a walk on shower very carefully with no problems. Surprisingly, even after being on your feet for a very long time(hours) my knee & shin was a little fatigued - but did not hurt. More like I needed a rest. I have yet to have any hip issues with it. Some tips: 1. Adjust & tighten everything correctly. Watch all the videos & pay attention. 2. Keep your eye on the ground in front of you & on the crutch foot. This helps a lot. Use a cane or a crutch to help the first time you use it to get the hang of it. 3. The straps have 2 adjustments - a long term & a short term cinch strap that allows you to get in & out of the crutch quick. Once you get the “long term” adjustment correctly- sew that part of the strap in that position. It does tend to loosen up over time & it’s a lot quicker if you don’t have to keep tightening that adjustment & the quick adjustment. 4. Periodically check everything on the crutch is tight. There are a few screws on the foot, the hip adjustment, & a clamp on the ankle part that can come loose. Just check them every 2 days or so. 5. As the directions say, make the hip adjustment high, it’s more stable. 6. Always hold on to something going up & down a curb or steps. I’ve learned to negate this on a high curb using a cane. Going down steps backwards is easier, especially if it’s many steps. 7. If you are on any type of uneven terrain - make very small steps. The smaller the steps the more in control you are. I was even able to go up a big muddy grass hill ok doing this. 8. Don’t swing doors & car doors behind you to close them. Turn around & close the door facing it. This makes it so you will now swing the door shut on your bad foot. 9. Only use hands free if you need to. Otherwise, hold the built in handle as I described before when making steps as a habit. Again, this thing is really a game changer. You just have to master it & take your time. 11/23/23 ******************* Below is an update/ edit. It’s now about 7 weeks I’ve been using the iWalk. I’ve used it quite extensively. In fact, I’ve been on it at work 8 hours without sitting down once. I’ve walked 4+ miles non stop with it. I’ve brought it on vacation to a tropical area outside the country where the temperature was 100 degrees F & the humidity is very high. I’ve worn it on the beach. It’s been exposed to salt water. I’ve walked on cobblestone streets, high curbs, wet sand, grass, dirt/mud, wet floors / wet cement / wet asphalt, & almost anything else that is out there. I’ve got it soaking wet from being caught in the rain. It’s been on 4 airplanes & through security at multiple airports. It’s literally been dropped & thrown all over many times. I hope the manufacturer of iWalk reads this - I have a few things that I think may be helpful…. 1. The knee / shin pad story… I’ve spent hours standing / walking with the iWalk without sitting or taking it off. I wore out the original knee pad ~ 2 weeks. The pad is foam & the foam compresses & doesn’t relax; providing significantly less “cushion”. This makes it feel like you are kneeling on hard plastic & makes a huge difference in the comfort experience & length of time you can use the crutch consecutively. Hours can go to minutes once the foam pad is worn out. I used it (too much) with the worn out foam pad & eventually got a pressure blister + significant soreness on my knee / shin before a new one arrived. The new pad helped, but we are dealing with dense foam that is about 1” thick if that. Even with the new pad, I already caused some topical soft tissue injury to my knee & shin from overuse of the crutch with worn out pad - so it still hurt even with the new pad. However, I did find a solution. The solution is to trace out the original knee/shin pad from the iWalk w/ 4” memory foam, cut it out, and use it as a “buffer pad” between your shin/leg & the stock iWalk pad. I happened to have an old memory foam mattress topper - which works perfect. You can likely buy 4” memory foam on desertcart, or bite the bullet & buy the smallest 4” memory foam mattress topper you can find - then you can make additional pads. You simply sit your new memory foam buffer pad on top of the stock iWalk pad & affix it with 2 loops of quality medical tape going around the whole iWalk knee platform. You want the tape to slightly compress the foam just enough to hold it in place. This makes it much easier than having your new foam “buffer pad” fall off every time you remove the iWalk. iWalk needs to provide a pad like this or offer explicit instructions on making one. It makes a night & day difference. Even with prior knee/shin irritation I can again use iWalk several hours continuously comfortably. I feel like the iWalk is priced very reasonably. I think they should raise the price & provide a pad like this & another stock type pad stock with the crutch. You need 2 pads for extended use. One dense core & one very open core that can compress a lot (memory foam). This provided a comfortable interface for your leg & the crutch. For light use the stock pad is sufficient until it wears out. My iWalk has seen rain, high humidity, & high temperatures. The few tiny Velcro circle pieces that retain the foam knee pad to the knee platform became unglued on the pad and the crutch after a lot of use & moisture. I was able to re-glue the Velcro w/ Krazy Glue - bit a few wer lost. I feel iWalk could make a huge improvement by securing the pad with a much larger strip of Velcro & either improving the adhesive or providing replacement pre-cut pieces of self adhering Velcro with the crutch & charging you a few & more $. I fixed this by using Krazy Glue to adhere additional Velcro to the pad & knee platform. I lost one of the 3 foam strips that pad between your upper thigh/hip area & the crutch from the adhesive failing. I again cut out a piece of memory foam affixed it with glue this time. iWalk does sell replacements. However, memory foam is much thicker & provides much better comfort to the upper thigh. I feel iWalk could benefit by providing a thicker foam here (maybe 1”) & providing an additional set with the original purchase. It could only cost a few $ more & iWalk is so inexpensive for what it is a slight price increase wouldn’t hurt. Also, if you are in a long boot this will interfere with the iWalk knee platform. It can cause discomfort - especially if the boot has protrusions in the front. The solution is to use 4” memory foam as needed on the platform to shim/raise the boot so the protrusions aren’t hitting the knee platform. You will have to experiment. A short boot does not contact the crutch - so no problem there. I’d recommend a short boot with iWalk if possible. 2. The fasteners… There are many threaded fasteners that hold the crutch together. They do come loose with significant use. Theoretically, one could come out causing a fall. I’m sure iWalk tells you to re-check them periodically. I found that applying Loctite to the threads & making them as tight as possible by hand once you are happy with your adjustments will keep them tight long term. Also, there are plastic/metal cotter pin like “c-clips”at some of the adjustment points. I found extensive bumping around could possibly knock one out if you hit it just right. This isn’t a design issue, I feel like the design is adequate & good. Just as a precaution, I recommend wrapping them in electrical tape so they can not become unfastened no possible way by accident - especially the “c-clip” that’s in a blue plastic retainer “cage” that holds lowest main pole height/leg adjustment. The plastic retainer cage did come unclipped on its own somehow a few times & started to get a little mangled. Realizing loosing/damaging one of these clips means I’d loose my mobility until I got a replacement - I wrapped them all in tape to avoid any possibility of this happening. In a perfect world IWalk could re-design that lowest “c-clip” retainer cage somehow so it doesn’t use plastic; however I feel the current design is not a major issue. 3. The squeak… After a while the crutch will squeak. It’s not picky - but you will find it annoying. 95% of the noise comes from where the lowest pole goes into the plastic foot assembly. You can simply add oil around the lowest perimeter of the pole & it will sink into the plastic foot & stop the noise. It lasts about a week - then repeat. —— > Other than the foam pad(s), nothing on the crutch has failed after extensive use. The rubber “sneaker” tread is getting worn out, but they sell replacements. Walking on wet / slippery surfaces is almost as doable as doing the same with 2 feet as long as you are aware the surface is line that. If you are daring you can go up & down high curbs without assistance or holding on to anything once you get the hang of it. Steps will need a railing to go down forwards, or at least a wall to stabilize yourself to go down backwards. Backwards is better, depending what side your injury is & what side railing is on. Safely carrying multiple heavy bags or picking up heavy items is doable. It’s a good idea to keep your eye on the crutch foot if possible when walking. Small steps make it much safer over any uneven terrain. It’s a very good product that allows you to do about anything someone could do with 2 good feet. The only real area it could use some refinement is the knee pad.
Review: A Five Star Life Saver! - I recently badly tore my right hand Achilles Tendon and have just had repair surgery. I knew that I would mean "no weight bearing" on my lower right leg for quite a few weeks after surgery. As an extremely active person I was facing this with dread! I borrowed a knee scooter from a friend of mine and the surgery center supplied me with a pair of standard crutches. It only took me a few hours on these to start hitting the internet for a better crutch/mobility system! I happened upon the "I-Walk" hands free crutch here on desertcart. Boy, am I glad I did! I carried out the questionnaire on the I-Walk website to find out if the I-Walk was for me. And apart from being a bit on the old side at 69 it seemed the I-Walk would work for me. Luckily I am very fit and athletic (I tore my Achilles Tendon water-skiing!) . I ordered the I-Walk for Prime delivery the following day and went to the I-Walk website and watched all the videos on how to assemble, fit and use the I-Walk. The videos are very good and are a must see if you are thinking of getting an I-Walk. Once you have the I-Walk set up correctly you can put in and take it off in less than 30 secs. The instructions that come with the I-Walk are comprehensive and well written. They are easy to understand if you have seen the company videos first. First impression is that the I-Walk is well designed and built from quality components. Having gotten the I-Walk assembled and fitted it was with trepidation that I took my first few steps. I also used a walking stick as a confidence booster. It is actually quite easy. The instructions say that once you start, keep walking which I did for about five minutes. The art is to forget you are wearing the I-Walk and walk normally. If you have good balance you will master it in no time! And now you have both hands free! You can cook, make a cup of coffee, do the washing, clean the house!. I even go out in the yard and play fetch the ball with my dog. The following morning after practicing around the house for a while I noticed my good leg getting tired. Back to the instructions which explained that this was because I am limping and (naturally) favoring the good leg. More practice at forgetting the I-Walk is on and walking normally soon cured this. Next came the stairs. Using the handrail I went up one stair at a time leading with my good leg. Fairly easy but you need the help of the handrail. Then back down one step at a time leading with the I-Walk. A little more difficult but it comes easy after a bit of practice. You may have to come downstairs with your I-Walk leg slightly sideways to stop your foot that is following from catching on the stairs. Again, watch the videos! If you can't remember what foot to lead with going up and down stairs, remember "Up is good" . It is far safer using stairs on a I-walk than using regular crutches! A great thing about the I-Walk is that you still get to use and exercise the upper leg and hip on your damaged leg in a normal way. I made the attached video two days after surgery. I think it shows how quick and easy it is to use the I-Walk. Things to watch when using the I-Walk. 1. Uneven ground. I have to be very careful when I go out on my gravel driveway and take a stick for extra security. 2. Keep the straps tight. The I-Walk has to become part of you leg and the straps need to very tight to achieve this. 3. Don't try to drive with it on. You'd be pretty stupid to even try! 4. Using the bathroom requires a bit of athletic dexterity! I installed a toilet seat riser with handrails which makes it a lot easier. If you have had a lower leg or ankle injury you need one of these. The price on desertcart Prime is very good for a quality piece of equipment. Is it for you? Carry out the questionnaire on the I-Walk website first. If you are fit and can balance on your good leg for over 30 seconds it will probably work. If you are a 250lb couch potato, no. Update. I am into my fourth week of "no weight bearing" after my Achilles tendon repair surgery. The I-Walk has made this bearable! I have been able to make the bed, cook dinner, and be a good "house husband" while I'm home. I have even been able to spend some time working on my vintage British sports car! I have found the I-Walk it to be very comfortable. The foam on the knee pad compresses to the shape your knee and shin and cradles your knee and shin well. Other reviewers have complained of chafing from the straps. I have been wearing shorts all the time I have been using the I-Walk and have not had any chafing problems or soreness caused by the straps. As the instructions say "keep the straps tight". Having any looseness in the straps make walking a lot harder! The straps do come loose over a period of time and will need to be re-adjusted. Not a major problem and a small price to pay for the freedom the I-Walk gives you. The strap on the front vertical tubes that you push your knee up against keeps moving around. I fixed this by putting cable ties around the vertical tubes at the top and bottom of the strap. (see picture). Other than this I really can't find any faults with the I-Walk it is a superbly engineered device. I'll repeat what I said in my original review . If you have had a lower leg or ankle injury you need one of these! It will give you your freedom back! Update. After four weeks on the I-walk my orthopedic doctor now allows me to weight bear on the leg and I am now using a recovery boot. My doctor was amazed at how quickly I had recovered from the surgery. After some thought he said that using the I-Walk for a month has kept my upper leg moving as normal unlike using regular crutches or a knee scooter. This has kept a good blood flow throughout the leg and has probably speeded up my healing. This is a great benefit of using the I-Walk. I have now put the I-walk away as I no longer need it and it was like saying goodbye to an old friend! Thank you I-Walk!

## Features

- BETTER THAN CRUTCHES OR KNEE SCOOTERS: With the iWalk3.0 hands free crutch you can do your normal daily activities, including stairs. The iWALK knee crutch frees you from the limitations of leg crutches or knee scooters. Only buy AFTER you confirm you meet ALL the QUALIFICATIONS FOR USE (keep reading).
- WHO IT’S FOR (AND NOT FOR) – NOT RECOMMENDED for ELDERLY persons, anyone with BALANCE or STRENGTH LIMITATIONS, or anyone SIGNIFICANTLY OVERWEIGHT. iWALK crutch is ideal for HEALTHY, MOTIVATED adults who want to stay mobile during recovery of foot surgery, foot injury, ankle injury or other lower leg injury, and that meet the QUALIFICATIONS for USE (see listing).
- GAME CHANGER: A proven alternative to crutches and knee scooters – iWALK3.0 keeps you upright, mobile, and hands-free indoors, outdoors and on stairs or uneven terrain. Stay independent and maintain your normal routine during recovery.
- STAY ACTIVE AND HANDS-FREE: Mastering the iWALK crutch takes just 1-3 days. This hands free crutch lets you remain functional and maintain your lifestyle during recovery from foot surgery, foot injury, ankle injury or other lower leg injury.
- WILL IT FIT YOU? HEIGHT? WEIGHT? BALANCE? HEIGHT - Between 5’2” - 6’2” / PHYSIQUE – In good condition or better, NOT excessively overweight / AGE – 55 or younger / BALANCE - average or better / HIGHLY MOTIVATED to invest time in learning to adapt. If you do not meet all of these Qualifications for Use, iWALK will not work for you.
- EASY TO LEARN: You may walk a bit slower at first but you will learn quickly. Then, iWALK crutch is a huge improvement over traditional crutches or knee scooters. If you need help our personalized technical support will guide you every step of the way.
- FREE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND WARRANTY: Every purchase includes personalized tech support and full warranty coverage, ensuring that you have everything you need for a safe and comfortable experience. Illustrated assembly instructions and lnks to instructional videos for fitting and first time use are in the box. We’re here for you.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,495 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Crutches |
| Brand | iWALKFree |
| Color | Black and Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 17,242 Reviews |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses For Product | Lower leg injuries such as foot and ankle fractures and sprains, Achilles rupture, tibia and fibula fractures. User must meet Qualifications for Use. Specific Uses For Product Lower leg injuries such as foot and ankle fractures and sprains, Achilles rupture, tibia and fibula fractures. User must meet Qualifications for Use. See more |
| Use for | Leg |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** iWALKFree
- **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1)
- **Use for:** Leg

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone walked a mile or two with one of these?**
A: Yes, absolutely.  That said, be aware that an iWALK2.0 can never be as efficient as a human leg, so the effort to do distance in an iWALK is greater than normal human walking.  The most recent long distance walk that comes to mind is a man who was an amputee and had committed to do a charity walk of two miles, but was derailed due to his amputation.  He used his iWALK2.0 to keep mobile while he was waiting for his leg to heal and be capable of using his prosthetic.  As part of his training, he walked long distances in this iWALK20.  He was fitted with his prosthetic and was able to complete the charity event, even though it was on the first day of having his new prosthetic.   His doctor, in 25 years of fitting prosthetics, had never seen anything like this, and attributed the feat to the work he had done with the iWALK2.0.  There are numerous accounts of people doing longer distances such as 10k's, long hikes, etc.  Again, to be fair, it will require more effort than normal, but it is certainly doable, as many have proven.

**Q: Does this have to be removed when you go to the bathroom? It seems like it would.**
A: From the manufacturer - typically the answer is yes, you do need to remove it- HOWEVER, 1. After a day or two, most people take 10-15 seconds to put on / take off the iWALK (your first day you won't believe this is possible, but you'll see - it really is IF you're using the straps correctly).  2. After you're proficient and confident on the iWALK2.0, for short trips, don't strap in - just use the handle to keep the crutch in contact with your leg and to stabilize it.  It's really easy and quite convenient.

**Q: I have a removable boot as my cast due to a ruptured achilles tendon.  Do you know if it is comfortable with the boot on?**
A: From the manufacturer - the answer is definitively yes.  As many have mentioned, if the boot is partial height, and does not run the full length of the crutch knee platform, then you will want to build up the are in front of the top of the boot with additional foam, or a folded hand towel or similar.  This isn't always necessary - it depends on the thickness of the boot, but it generally results in greater comfort.  Build up the area higher than you think you should, then try it, and reduce the thickness until you find the most comfortable, functional height.  Remember to keep the straps tight - this is essential to have the best control and efficiency from the crutch.The only situation that can cause problems is with some air boots, which have inflation bladders positioned on the front of the boot.  These can overinflate during use (but this isn't always the case).  If yours does this, then the bladder can either be disabled or you can use a different boot.  Hint - make sure the knee strap is tight - if the knee cannot lift during gait, the bladder won't pump air.Additional foam with peel and stick adhesive can be purchased from our website, but a folded hand towel works just as well, and it's free.  Just remember to start too thick, then reduce the thickness until it's optimized.

**Q: Too short to use it can they make shorter ones? I’m 4’11**
A: From the manufacturer -   96% of the people who are 4'11" can use the iWALK2.0.  Height isn't the issue, it's leg length.  Different people have different proportions.  On the Amazon listing, and on our website at the link below, you can see the leg length chart and determine whether it will fit or not.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Should be able to give it 6 stars!
*by S***H on October 18, 2023*

If you have an injury where you can not put weight on a foot & you are determined to remain independent - there is nothing else out there like this. About 10 days ago I broke my heel & needed emergency surgery. The common mobility aid choices out there are crutches, walker, knee scooter, & IWalk 3.0 as of this time. First, in order to use this, you have to be somewhat agile, have decent balance, be on decent shape, & be determined to be independent. If that describes you, I will tell you why this product is the best choice out there. If you are happy sitting around all day & having everything done for you, then you may want to skip this product. There is a small learning curve & you have to be determined to get over that hump & make it work for you. I was d/c from hospital with a walker & had crutches at home. Both of those things require you to hop & you are very limited the distance you can go & where you can go. Steps on those - basically forget it. I’m a 51 yo male in pretty decent shape, but not an athlete. Before my injury I regularly walked ~ 7 miles a few days a week for exercise. I received the IWalk, put it together, & carefully paid attention to the adjustments & the correct way to do them. It’s fairly easy to put together (easier than a knee scooter) & it’s critical you set it up correctly. I also purchased a knee scooter at the same time. I watched the videos & learned a bit about it before using. One thing I’d like to say is the manufacturer mentions you need to be able to balance on 1 foot for 30 seconds to use the IWalk. I didn’t find that anywhere near true. I didn’t attempt it, but I really doubt I could consistently balance on 1 foot unassisted for 30 seconds. I could probably do 10 seconds, or whatever any normal person could do. This is no way made using the IWalk more difficult. Once I strapped it on, it was pretty intuitive. I could right away take steps unassisted. There is a space on the crutch to rest your hand on the side your foot is injured. This is important. While you can use it hands free, just regularly walking around it’s easier (& safer) to slightly “lift” the crutch with your hand and you step forward with it. If you don’t do this & are not paying attention, every once in a while you will misjudge lifting the crutch & the super sticky rubber foot will catch the ground as you left off & cause a “stutter” - like you you stepped on a shoe lace. This is easily avoided my either paying close attention when hands free or simply slightly lifting the crutch as you walk with your hand. There are 3 straps that hold this crutch to your leg. You want them TIGHT. Obviously, not cutting off your circulation, but tight enough that the crutch is one with your leg. A loose crutch can also cause this “stutter”. I will tell you in 10 days I have used this crutch heavily on all types of surfaces: uneven pavement, grass, steps, curbs, wet ground, etc & have not fell once. Once you master it, it will allow you to basically do anything you can do prior to your injury - it just takes longer. If done as directed, you can easily go up & down steps (with a railing). Low curbs can be done without holding on to anything & high curbs can be done with the aid of a can on holding on to something. If you’ve watched the videos, you can see all the things people can do with this crutch. They are 100% accurate. You just have to put in a little time to master it. The reason I sent the knee scooter back was it’s useless for stairs & it’s a big footprint so turning around is slow. The IWalk fixes all that. I was able to walk 2.25 miles around my neighborhood unassisted with just the crutch (see photo). I am able to easily get in & out of my truck, drive alone, & go places alone with the crutch (left foot injury). A small car may be more effort - but it’s certainly doable. You just get in your vehicle leaving the crutch leg hanging out & unstrap it while sitting on the seat, the place it it the vehicle. Once you’ve arrived you install it the reverse & you are free to go. I’ve been to the supermarket, post office, UPS store, convenience store, gas station, etc - all unassisted doing any normal activity with the crutch. You can stand alone unassisted (like waiting in line) once you master it. In fact, I even packed up my scooter in the huge box it came in, walked it out to my truck, placed it in the back seat, & walked into the UPS store carrying the scooter box using the IWalk. All unassisted. Once I realized with the IWalk can do - I knew the scooter was useless to me & going back to return. Ok, so some realistic advice. Some people short the IWalk because they say it’s a lot to take on & off. Well, I found if you are just going to the bathroom or something, you really just need to fasten the middle strap. It’s probably not the best idea, but I’ve even used it with no straps just to go a short distance. Again, I have not fell once. The crutch is built very well for the price point - it’s actually pretty brilliant. Honestly, working in the medical field, this thing could sell for 10x as much & still be worth it. It’s the only solution that allows you to do everything you did prior, it’s just slower & you need to take a bit more care. You just have to be motivated to do it. The more you use it, the easier it gets. The foot is a super grippy type rubber. Stickier than a sneaker. It really does not slide even on a wet surface. I use this to get in & out of a walk on shower very carefully with no problems. Surprisingly, even after being on your feet for a very long time(hours) my knee & shin was a little fatigued - but did not hurt. More like I needed a rest. I have yet to have any hip issues with it. Some tips: 1. Adjust & tighten everything correctly. Watch all the videos & pay attention. 2. Keep your eye on the ground in front of you & on the crutch foot. This helps a lot. Use a cane or a crutch to help the first time you use it to get the hang of it. 3. The straps have 2 adjustments - a long term & a short term cinch strap that allows you to get in & out of the crutch quick. Once you get the “long term” adjustment correctly- sew that part of the strap in that position. It does tend to loosen up over time & it’s a lot quicker if you don’t have to keep tightening that adjustment & the quick adjustment. 4. Periodically check everything on the crutch is tight. There are a few screws on the foot, the hip adjustment, & a clamp on the ankle part that can come loose. Just check them every 2 days or so. 5. As the directions say, make the hip adjustment high, it’s more stable. 6. Always hold on to something going up & down a curb or steps. I’ve learned to negate this on a high curb using a cane. Going down steps backwards is easier, especially if it’s many steps. 7. If you are on any type of uneven terrain - make very small steps. The smaller the steps the more in control you are. I was even able to go up a big muddy grass hill ok doing this. 8. Don’t swing doors & car doors behind you to close them. Turn around & close the door facing it. This makes it so you will now swing the door shut on your bad foot. 9. Only use hands free if you need to. Otherwise, hold the built in handle as I described before when making steps as a habit. Again, this thing is really a game changer. You just have to master it & take your time. 11/23/23 ******************* Below is an update/ edit. It’s now about 7 weeks I’ve been using the iWalk. I’ve used it quite extensively. In fact, I’ve been on it at work 8 hours without sitting down once. I’ve walked 4+ miles non stop with it. I’ve brought it on vacation to a tropical area outside the country where the temperature was 100 degrees F & the humidity is very high. I’ve worn it on the beach. It’s been exposed to salt water. I’ve walked on cobblestone streets, high curbs, wet sand, grass, dirt/mud, wet floors / wet cement / wet asphalt, & almost anything else that is out there. I’ve got it soaking wet from being caught in the rain. It’s been on 4 airplanes & through security at multiple airports. It’s literally been dropped & thrown all over many times. I hope the manufacturer of iWalk reads this - I have a few things that I think may be helpful…. 1. The knee / shin pad story… I’ve spent hours standing / walking with the iWalk without sitting or taking it off. I wore out the original knee pad ~ 2 weeks. The pad is foam & the foam compresses & doesn’t relax; providing significantly less “cushion”. This makes it feel like you are kneeling on hard plastic & makes a huge difference in the comfort experience & length of time you can use the crutch consecutively. Hours can go to minutes once the foam pad is worn out. I used it (too much) with the worn out foam pad & eventually got a pressure blister + significant soreness on my knee / shin before a new one arrived. The new pad helped, but we are dealing with dense foam that is about 1” thick if that. Even with the new pad, I already caused some topical soft tissue injury to my knee & shin from overuse of the crutch with worn out pad - so it still hurt even with the new pad. However, I did find a solution. The solution is to trace out the original knee/shin pad from the iWalk w/ 4” memory foam, cut it out, and use it as a “buffer pad” between your shin/leg & the stock iWalk pad. I happened to have an old memory foam mattress topper - which works perfect. You can likely buy 4” memory foam on Amazon, or bite the bullet & buy the smallest 4” memory foam mattress topper you can find - then you can make additional pads. You simply sit your new memory foam buffer pad on top of the stock iWalk pad & affix it with 2 loops of quality medical tape going around the whole iWalk knee platform. You want the tape to slightly compress the foam just enough to hold it in place. This makes it much easier than having your new foam “buffer pad” fall off every time you remove the iWalk. iWalk needs to provide a pad like this or offer explicit instructions on making one. It makes a night & day difference. Even with prior knee/shin irritation I can again use iWalk several hours continuously comfortably. I feel like the iWalk is priced very reasonably. I think they should raise the price & provide a pad like this & another stock type pad stock with the crutch. You need 2 pads for extended use. One dense core & one very open core that can compress a lot (memory foam). This provided a comfortable interface for your leg & the crutch. For light use the stock pad is sufficient until it wears out. My iWalk has seen rain, high humidity, & high temperatures. The few tiny Velcro circle pieces that retain the foam knee pad to the knee platform became unglued on the pad and the crutch after a lot of use & moisture. I was able to re-glue the Velcro w/ Krazy Glue - bit a few wer lost. I feel iWalk could make a huge improvement by securing the pad with a much larger strip of Velcro & either improving the adhesive or providing replacement pre-cut pieces of self adhering Velcro with the crutch & charging you a few & more $. I fixed this by using Krazy Glue to adhere additional Velcro to the pad & knee platform. I lost one of the 3 foam strips that pad between your upper thigh/hip area & the crutch from the adhesive failing. I again cut out a piece of memory foam affixed it with glue this time. iWalk does sell replacements. However, memory foam is much thicker & provides much better comfort to the upper thigh. I feel iWalk could benefit by providing a thicker foam here (maybe 1”) & providing an additional set with the original purchase. It could only cost a few $ more & iWalk is so inexpensive for what it is a slight price increase wouldn’t hurt. Also, if you are in a long boot this will interfere with the iWalk knee platform. It can cause discomfort - especially if the boot has protrusions in the front. The solution is to use 4” memory foam as needed on the platform to shim/raise the boot so the protrusions aren’t hitting the knee platform. You will have to experiment. A short boot does not contact the crutch - so no problem there. I’d recommend a short boot with iWalk if possible. 2. The fasteners… There are many threaded fasteners that hold the crutch together. They do come loose with significant use. Theoretically, one could come out causing a fall. I’m sure iWalk tells you to re-check them periodically. I found that applying Loctite to the threads & making them as tight as possible by hand once you are happy with your adjustments will keep them tight long term. Also, there are plastic/metal cotter pin like “c-clips”at some of the adjustment points. I found extensive bumping around could possibly knock one out if you hit it just right. This isn’t a design issue, I feel like the design is adequate & good. Just as a precaution, I recommend wrapping them in electrical tape so they can not become unfastened no possible way by accident - especially the “c-clip” that’s in a blue plastic retainer “cage” that holds lowest main pole height/leg adjustment. The plastic retainer cage did come unclipped on its own somehow a few times & started to get a little mangled. Realizing loosing/damaging one of these clips means I’d loose my mobility until I got a replacement - I wrapped them all in tape to avoid any possibility of this happening. In a perfect world IWalk could re-design that lowest “c-clip” retainer cage somehow so it doesn’t use plastic; however I feel the current design is not a major issue. 3. The squeak… After a while the crutch will squeak. It’s not picky - but you will find it annoying. 95% of the noise comes from where the lowest pole goes into the plastic foot assembly. You can simply add oil around the lowest perimeter of the pole & it will sink into the plastic foot & stop the noise. It lasts about a week - then repeat. —— > Other than the foam pad(s), nothing on the crutch has failed after extensive use. The rubber “sneaker” tread is getting worn out, but they sell replacements. Walking on wet / slippery surfaces is almost as doable as doing the same with 2 feet as long as you are aware the surface is line that. If you are daring you can go up & down high curbs without assistance or holding on to anything once you get the hang of it. Steps will need a railing to go down forwards, or at least a wall to stabilize yourself to go down backwards. Backwards is better, depending what side your injury is & what side railing is on. Safely carrying multiple heavy bags or picking up heavy items is doable. It’s a good idea to keep your eye on the crutch foot if possible when walking. Small steps make it much safer over any uneven terrain. It’s a very good product that allows you to do about anything someone could do with 2 good feet. The only real area it could use some refinement is the knee pad.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Five Star Life Saver!
*by L***S on September 11, 2019*

I recently badly tore my right hand Achilles Tendon and have just had repair surgery. I knew that I would mean "no weight bearing" on my lower right leg for quite a few weeks after surgery. As an extremely active person I was facing this with dread! I borrowed a knee scooter from a friend of mine and the surgery center supplied me with a pair of standard crutches. It only took me a few hours on these to start hitting the internet for a better crutch/mobility system! I happened upon the "I-Walk" hands free crutch here on Amazon. Boy, am I glad I did! I carried out the questionnaire on the I-Walk website to find out if the I-Walk was for me. And apart from being a bit on the old side at 69 it seemed the I-Walk would work for me. Luckily I am very fit and athletic (I tore my Achilles Tendon water-skiing!) . I ordered the I-Walk for Prime delivery the following day and went to the I-Walk website and watched all the videos on how to assemble, fit and use the I-Walk. The videos are very good and are a must see if you are thinking of getting an I-Walk. Once you have the I-Walk set up correctly you can put in and take it off in less than 30 secs. The instructions that come with the I-Walk are comprehensive and well written. They are easy to understand if you have seen the company videos first. First impression is that the I-Walk is well designed and built from quality components. Having gotten the I-Walk assembled and fitted it was with trepidation that I took my first few steps. I also used a walking stick as a confidence booster. It is actually quite easy. The instructions say that once you start, keep walking which I did for about five minutes. The art is to forget you are wearing the I-Walk and walk normally. If you have good balance you will master it in no time! And now you have both hands free! You can cook, make a cup of coffee, do the washing, clean the house!. I even go out in the yard and play fetch the ball with my dog. The following morning after practicing around the house for a while I noticed my good leg getting tired. Back to the instructions which explained that this was because I am limping and (naturally) favoring the good leg. More practice at forgetting the I-Walk is on and walking normally soon cured this. Next came the stairs. Using the handrail I went up one stair at a time leading with my good leg. Fairly easy but you need the help of the handrail. Then back down one step at a time leading with the I-Walk. A little more difficult but it comes easy after a bit of practice. You may have to come downstairs with your I-Walk leg slightly sideways to stop your foot that is following from catching on the stairs. Again, watch the videos! If you can't remember what foot to lead with going up and down stairs, remember "Up is good" . It is far safer using stairs on a I-walk than using regular crutches! A great thing about the I-Walk is that you still get to use and exercise the upper leg and hip on your damaged leg in a normal way. I made the attached video two days after surgery. I think it shows how quick and easy it is to use the I-Walk. Things to watch when using the I-Walk. 1. Uneven ground. I have to be very careful when I go out on my gravel driveway and take a stick for extra security. 2. Keep the straps tight. The I-Walk has to become part of you leg and the straps need to very tight to achieve this. 3. Don't try to drive with it on. You'd be pretty stupid to even try! 4. Using the bathroom requires a bit of athletic dexterity! I installed a toilet seat riser with handrails which makes it a lot easier. If you have had a lower leg or ankle injury you need one of these. The price on Amazon Prime is very good for a quality piece of equipment. Is it for you? Carry out the questionnaire on the I-Walk website first. If you are fit and can balance on your good leg for over 30 seconds it will probably work. If you are a 250lb couch potato, no. Update. I am into my fourth week of "no weight bearing" after my Achilles tendon repair surgery. The I-Walk has made this bearable! I have been able to make the bed, cook dinner, and be a good "house husband" while I'm home. I have even been able to spend some time working on my vintage British sports car! I have found the I-Walk it to be very comfortable. The foam on the knee pad compresses to the shape your knee and shin and cradles your knee and shin well. Other reviewers have complained of chafing from the straps. I have been wearing shorts all the time I have been using the I-Walk and have not had any chafing problems or soreness caused by the straps. As the instructions say "keep the straps tight". Having any looseness in the straps make walking a lot harder! The straps do come loose over a period of time and will need to be re-adjusted. Not a major problem and a small price to pay for the freedom the I-Walk gives you. The strap on the front vertical tubes that you push your knee up against keeps moving around. I fixed this by putting cable ties around the vertical tubes at the top and bottom of the strap. (see picture). Other than this I really can't find any faults with the I-Walk it is a superbly engineered device. I'll repeat what I said in my original review . If you have had a lower leg or ankle injury you need one of these! It will give you your freedom back! Update. After four weeks on the I-walk my orthopedic doctor now allows me to weight bear on the leg and I am now using a recovery boot. My doctor was amazed at how quickly I had recovered from the surgery. After some thought he said that using the I-Walk for a month has kept my upper leg moving as normal unlike using regular crutches or a knee scooter. This has kept a good blood flow throughout the leg and has probably speeded up my healing. This is a great benefit of using the I-Walk. I have now put the I-walk away as I no longer need it and it was like saying goodbye to an old friend! Thank you I-Walk!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for me - provides me independence
*by M***R on September 30, 2025*

This has been a godsend for me. It allows me to be hands free and I can do housework, prepare meals, and walk unassisted. Comfort: this is the one area for improvement. The padding for the knee and thigh could be improved. My shin gets very sore when I use it - I have so add cushioning and even that doesn’t help a whole lot. Also the padding for the straps needs to be redesigned - especially behind the knee. Once again I have to supplement with other padding. Fit: I am a 5’10” male in good health. I had no trouble fitting it. After using it I did practice adjusting the length (some days it feels a bit short and other times a bit long). But that’s easy to do. I also had to experiment with the upper leg adjustment. But I was able to do it. Mobility: this is the greatest part. I can go up and down stairs (note that they suggest going backwards down the stairs and making sure you have a handrail - definitely a must). I have been able to walk extended distances unassisted. I have a well trained small dog and I walk her every day into town and back. As part of that I have to go down a hill and back up. That’s a challenge but doable. Balance: I have pretty good balance in general, so with practice I have been able to walk confidently. I suggest at first you have someone next to you or even hold their hand while you walk. It took a couple of days. This is where you HAVE to practice and hang in there. It’s easy to get discouraged and give up. But I realized with a five week recovery and no weight bearing it would be worth it and it is. Getting on and off: This is another thing that needs practice. I was determined to figure out how to do this quickly, and I now I can remove it less than 30 seconds and get it back in less than a minute. The most important thing I learned: when adjusting for fit make SURE the outer (shorter) blue strap is extended to its max. That is the one you will be using to tighten and remove. I eventually found it pretty easy to pull up on the grey latch and loosen it. Make sure you then release it all the way when you take it off. Now that I figured it out it’s amazing how easy it is. Overall: If you put your mind to it I think it can work for most people. I have seen reviews that people with bad knees or back issues have a problem. That’s understandable. But I walk about a half mile into town down a hill and back up with my dog every day. I even have been on the dance floor (see video - make sure no one hits your bended leg). I will say the thigh you rest on the device does get tired if you walk longer distances. But I can’t imagine how I would I function at home without this. Standing on one leg to wash or brush my teeth or trying to get some food is almost impossible without this. Overall I’d say give it a try and make sure you give it a few days to see how it works - practice makes perfect. And return it if you have an issue. I love it but nothing works for everyone.

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