United Ortho Air Cam Walker Fracture Boot, Extra Large, Black

Don't let the el cheap-o price of this boot fool you: its a great boot! It's constructed well -- if not exactly the same-- as mid-priced boots. It lacks the fancy name but who cares?!I actually bought TWO boots here on Amazon (this one obviously) the one that claimed to be "low profile" really was NOT!! And it was more than twice the price of this one. However, Low Profile Boot -- which had a really nice fancy label -- had an impressive video & important looking pictures of the technology & proven statements that it was the same height as a sneaker. It also hyped up a rounder bottom. I wore it for 2 weeks, around the house only, and the bottom (which the rounder bottom was scary-slippery) started to peel off!!Here's the real deal: Low Profile just looked lower on the outside. The rocker bottom also aids in it looking lower. It is maybe 1-2 cm lower, in reality, than this boot. It was also really uncomfortable. The inside sleeve didn't go around my calves well, and there was something that dug into the inside of my ankle which was right where my incision was. The little pieces of foam (2 for the Low Profile Boot) were very thin and wore out within the two weeks I wore the boot around the house only.This boot is very comfortable. It doesn't dig in in any specific place and has 4 thicker pads of foam that hold up really well. I've worn this boot around the house and outside. Holding up very well with quite rigorous use.I wear a size 8.5 women's shoe and have on-the-larger size calves and this size Medium is perfect. You could go up to a size 10 I would think as there is quite a lot of room in the front.Some suggestions for the newbies: (things I wish someone would have told me)My suggestion is to get an "Even Up" leveler for your other shoe so you don't get a sore back or knees. You can search for it here on Amazon. It's about $30.The first time you use the boot, don't pull the Pull Up tabs out yet!! Fit the sleeve first, then, while sitting in a chair and the boot on the floor, put your sleeved leg inside the boot. Push your heel as back as you can. If you have tightness in the Achilles, you will not want to pull the Pull Up tab out until your ligaments/tendons have stretched enough to put your foot in at a 90 degree angle. So save the Pull Up tab until later. (it has Velcro to stick to the sides of the foot sleeve to keep it in place)If your Achilles is tight, stretch it out before you put the boot on for the day.Once you are in the boot, secure your toes first, then the ankle, then work your way up the boot. It's a little tricky with the Velcro straps at first. Mine would get all tangled up or fall off or stick to something else - if you stick the Velcro onto itself when removing, you'll always know exactly where the strap is.If the toe and ankle Velcro are too long, don't cut them!! Just bend it back and tuck it into the strap holder. Then it won't be hanging out.The blue inflator does work -- you just need to follow the arrows to tighten it when inflating, and loosen when deflating. Don't blow it up too much until you get a feel for how tight you want/need it to be. It will also POP if you inflate it too much or try to take it off when it is still inflated.Good luck... sorry about you wearing a boot -- but you are going to save a few hundred bucks buying this cheap gem!

For 50 bucks, this is the best piece of medical equipment I have ever bought. Not only does it work great but it doesn't cost much. They are awesome at helping with foot pains.

Fractured my 5th metatarsal 1 week before vacation and this kept me moving. It’s a little warm and you need to wear long songs or ace wrap to keep it from rubbing your skin. Don’t lose the extra comfort padding that comes with it, you’ll need it. The pump is a major plus as it creates a snug fit. Very easy to use and doesn’t weigh that much. I also bought a cover of for the boot to wear at the beach. Tried the shorter ankle boot version but it was not as secure or comfortable. Highly recommend.

Rolled and broke my ankle. We live in the sticks so there’s no medical supply company other than Atlanta or Chattanooga. Doc recommended a local pharmacy that has boots like this but said Amazon might be cheaper. They do it out of pocket and charge twice as much. So I came here and got this one. Amazing comfort and support. But, I’ve had it 4 days and it leaks. When I pump it up it feels amazing. Forget I’m wearing a boot with a broken foot. 5 minutes later the reminder is painfully obvious.

Very specific review. I am recovering from achilles repair surgery. I am also a nurse and walk all day. The original boot i got from my doctor wore out fairly quickly. This boot has been great so far. Its comfortable to wear all day. The velcro holds up really well, even when getting wet and when covered with a surgical boot cover all day!!! My only suggestion would be if you are recovering from achilles surgery make sure you have all the wedges out from your original surgical boot as this boot forces you to be in a neutral or 90 degree angle. Which is not recommended until several weeks after surgery. Otherwise....Great boot!!!!

Absolutely wonderful. This item is a lifesaver. Even the surgeon was asking where I got it. I was just given my walking orders today, after X-rays showed a successful surgery on a trimalleolar ankle break, so I've only been walking around on it for an hour, but even before walking on it, it's super comfy and took really good care of my injury. Now that I'm walking on it, it's great! Nice and wide heel with the kind of curvature you need to walk properly (from heel to toe). After 6 weeks in bed, I couldn't be happier to be up and about again. Hang in there, folks! This, too, shall pass.

This boot has gotten me through several foot and ankle injuries over the last few years. It is better quality than the one my doctor put me in, which broke eventually and was way more expensive. I wear a women's size 9.5-10 shoe and the medium fits perfectly. It is roughly the same height as my good running sneakers, so I didn't even need a "level up" thing to wear with it in order to save my back. Last time I needed it, I had to wear it for 4 months. It's still holding up just fine, and now I'm wearing it again for another injury. I also have the short version to sleep in.

Initially, I was pleasantly surprised how well this boot worked for my sprained ankle. I never needed a boot before and read the poor reviews to be prepared for any issues. I bought this boot in size SMALL for my shoe size 7-7.5, and it fit perfectly. It’s not too heavy and gave me just the right support, even uninflated. Today, unfortunately, the second Velcro strip simply tore, and now I can’t fasten it. I didn’t apply too much force or do anything else that could have caused it. It still somewhat works and gives my ankle support, but I feel I have to be more cautious when walking. It does not appear that the velcro strap can be replaced. I had really hoped this would last longer than 4 days. I don’t think I can return it, because I walked on it quite a bit and have some dog hair on it. I guess I will tape my ankle with athletic tape to give it extra support. Too bad!!!