Dosh AFO Foot Drop Brace - Drop Foot Brace for Walking - AFO - Unisex (Right - One Size)

If you know anyone with drop foot and are non-compliant with wearing those stupid, cheaply made plastic AFOs, you need to tell them to bite the bullet and buy a pair of these! No, I am not getting paid for my review. But I am super thankful that these actually worked for my husband. He loves them. He is 61 and had a stroke in 2016. He is also a diabetic, and, due to the stroke and diabetic neuropathy, he slowly began to get foot drop in both feet. Within the last year, I saw him reaching for external support and compensating for the drop foot with hip flexion - as if he marched everywhere. That is exhausting for a person not to mention made him unstable. I work in PT and had been hounding him to get an order for custom made AFOs (Ankle foot Orthoses). He finally did. He even went to the Orthotist to have them made. However, after insurance covered their share, we would have been responsible for over $2k for each AFO!!!! So what did I do? I went shopping on Amazon, of course! I read the reviews about this particular brace. I ordered 2 of these and 2 of the kind that you can loop onto your laces. Well, the other 2 are still in the packages because he loves these so much. Pros: prevents him from falling, quick to get on, fit in his shoes, made pretty sturdily Cons: he is very sore from using THE CORRECT muscles he should have been using all along, the Velcro will eventually give way I’m sure. Do not hesitate if you are thinking about buying these. And the worst thing to happen is you’ll have to return them. Win-win!

I bought this for my drop foot at the medical condition of your foot. It looks great and it helped me a lot.

I’ve tried a number of foot braces for my drop foot and so far this is the most comfortable. I only gave it three stars for two reasons: 1) the Velcro on the largest strap does not hold and I need to fix this; and 2) I have found these to be the most slippery when walking on my hardwood floors unlike other brands I have tried.

Works well. Doesn't fit in all her shoes

I bought this for positioning at night due to plantar fasciitis and tendonitis in my ankle. I have the least pain during the day after sleeping in a boot at night. Boots are bulky and hard to sleep in. I thought this might work. However, it slides around and still allows me to easily plantar flex, which is a poor habit I have when sleeping that contributes to my issue. In order to limit movement It has to be so tight around my ankle that it hurts. The bottom isn’t as long as the foot so it pushes into the bottom of my foot causing discomfort. It won’t work for me. I also keep thinking how this should NOT be marketed as a substitute for an AFO. It’s certainly not supportive enough to prevent foot drop during mobility. The purpose of a AFO is so you don’t trip over your toes. The bottom of this hangs down when it’s tightened (due to the angle of the straps) and I can’t imagine you wouldn’t trip over it, unless it’s in a shoe.. but there’s not a chance it’ll fit in a shoe. Many people who need an AFO lack lateral stability as well to prevent lateral rolling or injury of the ankle. The rigidity of an AFO provides that support. This thing does not. Also, it is “padded” on the bottom with a ridged/hard mesh which will likely cause discomfort, blisters and pressure injuries if you were to walk on it or wear for any extended period of time. Beware if you have sensory deficits!

One hundred 💯 percent YES! I have been on a journey from being able to walk for miles, completely on my own steam, to requiring a wheelchair, to wearing custom orthotics, then over-the-counter orthotics, and finally culminating with these right and left drop foot braces. Since my purchase, I am feeling more and more liberated. These braces have been a game changer! My drop foot is no longer such a major impediment. Somehow these light weight foot wraps, made from fabric and Velcro, manage to do what my toes and feet cannot do on their own. They allow my feet and toes to sufficiently clear the ground without dragging or dropping. As a result, I no longer have to lift my legs when walking, both my gait and speed have improved, and I rarely trip. I am so grateful to whom ever devised and manufactured this product as, with them, my ability and confidence while walking has enhanced my ambulatory freedom. They have eliminated the need for more bulky, medal laden orthotics. I definitely recommend this product, especially for those suffering from drop foot who also have good balance and strong legs.

Worked well enough in the beginning. After 3 weeks the bottom sole part bent or broke. I can't get the brace on without it folding over itself on the bottom. This makes it unusable.

This product has made an enormous difference in helping with foot drop. It is thin enough that it allows wearing with a shoe on.

This was an excellent fit for my size 12 foot and provided good support. Unfortunately the sole plate developed a kink which made it uncomfortable to wear, so I had to return it. I will buy another though as I have not been able to find another that fits so well. If the sole plate could be made stiffer or of a more rigid material to prevent kinking it would be an excellent product.

it is over priced and no respect for value of the money. I was pushed with already used and sold to some other customer

Hasta ahora funciona bastante bien, el desafío será ver cuánto duran el contacto/agarre de correas.

The product is functional, but I find it quite uncomfortable to use. Unfortunately, it does not fit well with regular shoes, and I can't even get it to fit into my Nike trainers, which is disappointing. I'm a bit confused about how it is meant to be worn, as it only seems to work decently when I'm barefoot. However, I also have to mention that it lacks style and doesn't look very fashionable at all. Overall, while it serves its purpose to some extent, the discomfort and lack of compatibility with my footwear make it less than ideal for regular use.

Excellent product