Vive Post Op Shoe - Lightweight Medical Walking Boot with Adjustable Strap

After dislocating and breaking a couple toes and consequently being unable to walk without serious pain, I purchased this Vive walking shoe after a recommendation. I didn't hold much hope for it helping, but I was willing to try anything that would allow me to walk upstairs to my bathroom or go to the grocery store with less pain. Seriously, I had tears running down my face from pain when I went to the store before ordering this shoe, and it's not like I was wearing heels or some other ill-thought footwear when I went to pick up milk and fruit! I couldn't stand long enough to cook, really, or even get my mail from the mailbox during this time. Desperate for food a few days after breaking my toes I ordered a pizza. The kind delivery woman could see that I could barely stand to take the box and asked if I was okay, and I told her about my foot. She said "you should be wearing a boot!" I thanked her for the advice, and got on Amazon.com immediately after eating a few slices. Lots of boots to choose from on Amazon, in a wide array of price ranges. Since I had only broken a few toes, I decided a full boot was probably not necessary and narrowed it down to this Vive shoe and another, both of which had good reviews, and decided on the Vive. I purchased the Medium size which states in the description that it fits a US Women's shoe size of 8.5 to 10 I generally wear a US Women's size 8 or 8 1/2 depending on the shoe. As you can see from my uploaded image, the medium fits me just right with about 1/2 inches of room to spare for toe protection while wearing a pair of cushioned but not very thick socks. I recommend that if you wear a US Woman's size above 8 1/2 that you order a large. It may be a little big but you want to protect your toes - you wouldn't believe how many times I've inadvertently bumped my foot into things while going about my business, and this walking shoe saved me from both serious pain and perhaps further damaging my toes. I've only had this walking shoe for about 10 days and have worn it constantly when not sleeping or showering, and I'd wear it in the shower too if I had purchased two so that one would always be dry. It's pretty difficult to shower properly when one foot is basically unusable making one's balance unsteady! Since I had only ordered one shoe, I've been wearing a crocs on my other foot for balance although any shoe with a height of about 1 inch would work, or maybe even an athletic shoe. For me, my fuzz lined crocs shoe works because I can easily walk in them with socks and the height is right while also providing a similar sole feel as the Vive walking shoe. I haven't had any problems with the sole cracking as some reviews have stated, but I'm not really putting the shoe or my foot through the ringer. As I stated, it's been about 10 days of wearing it in the house, out for errands, walking the dog, and while working out daily. I'm super happy with this purchase, and if by some chance it does break before I'm healed I would just order another one at this price point. As some have noted, the straps are quite long. After wearing it for a while, I found a comfortable tightness and cut the straps accordingly. The two lower straps, the one over the toes and the one over the arch, have a piece of velcro that can be removed and replaced where needed. If I had one complaint it would be that the top strap closest to the ankle does not have this removable velcro. I've just been kind of tucking the excess under so that it doesn't snag on things. Overall, I'm super happy with this purchase. Great product!

I wear a women’s size 9 and found it to be a perfect fit. I wanted just a little room at toes for protection. It is comfortable to wear all day. I am on my foot most of day. I tried other less expensive ones which were not at all worth it. They were too small and not as sturdy. This feels safe and is light weight when walking.

Runs SMALL! I should have read the reviews before ordering! I’m a women’s size 8/8.5 and trusted the size chart that claimed a size XS would fit Women’s 8-9.5. Shoe is way too small and my toes come to edge. Now I have to reorder in a size S. Other than the sizing issue, the shoe looks like it is durable and seems comfortable. Hoping it will do the trick to help my broken pinky toe heal.

So this came a day after I went to the doctor and he gave me a Darco shoe. I compared the two once I got this one. So the Darco is more secure with the straps. The Vive tends to feel like I am not strapped in well, that the top stap is not as stable. The Darco has too thick a sole and not hard enough for support. It also has sides that go inward which cauee my foot to bend off the the side. The Vivi is more much thinner, yet solid of bottom and less thick so I am more stable walking especially on carpet. I am a size 7 in sandals and athletic shoes. The chart says I am 9.2, or an xxs, for measurements, which is probably correct since this xs Vive is slightly too long. The xxs was sold out. Overall, I would say the Vivi is better for support on uneven ground but the Darco has better straps. The Darco could cause an ankel twist for my high arch support. This Darco causes my foot to pronate which is an ankle injury waiting to happen. I don't like the Vive velcro catches on bedding at night. I was using the Vivi for night and the Darco for outside but I am switching to that since I need a more flat footbed and not more than an inch bed.

This is the only shoe I could wear after I broke my pinky toe! It has been such a blessing. I am still wearing it 12 days later because it is the only shoe that is comfortable to wear that supports my foot.

I bought this to support my fractured foot (fifth metatarsal) after wearing a medical-grade walking boot several weeks. FIT: I used the manufacturer size chart and selected the x-small which said was for a women’s shoe size 8-10. I am a 9. The shoe is a bit short for me and my big toe protrudes over the end. This shoe provides an inflexible stiff sole and is much lighter weight than wearing a boot. But i have a narrow foot so I’m having a problem getting the Velcro tight enough to secure the top of the foot as much as I think it should be. My solution- I am wearing an ankle super brace and a thick sock with the shoe to help fill it out. I don’t know that I would order this again but I think it will be good for getting around the house while I’m still healing.

Perfect for my injury! I can walk in this one without pain because it’s lightweight and sole has a more flowing move with my steps.

The shoe has good support, protects the foot but runs smaller than the stated size. The shoe is lightweight and provides stability.

Estuvo muy pequeño no pudimos colocarlo a la persona

اسواء شي المقاس غلط و الخامه غلط و مو مريح أبدا

Q Amazon siempre me cumple y satisface… Gracias por cambiarme la vida para bien, ya podré dejar a un lado mi andadera y solo usaré mi zapato y mi bastón. Mi zapato es hermoso y muy útil…Dios bendiga a quien lo fabrica y lo hizo llegar a mi ❤️

ليست كما اعلنتم عنها بل رديئه

Me decepciono, la verdad no fue lo que esperaba, muy pequeño y lo tuve que regresar