Aircast SP (Short Pneumatic) Walker Brace/Walking Boot

I really hate to admit but this is my second boot. Not that I enjoy wearing it, the first time I the Dr. recommend this boot for broken toes. Sounds funny broken toes not much you can do about that but since it was multiple breaks and there was no way in the world a shoe was going on my foot I followed the Dr. advise. So second time, broken foot, its on my foot now. Since this boot becomes your friend and buddy for about 6 weeks plus it does put up with a lot. My first boot just wore out, I wore it the first part of this injury but the cushion and support just was not the same and it became uncomfortable. I ordered a new one (exact same boot) and is like heaven on my foot compared to the old worn out one. The boot is very easy to wear, it has a fabric material that wraps over your foot and the top plastic piece goes over that. The velcro straps hold everything tight and snug and there is two air cushions that are located right by the ankle. A device is provided with the boot to inflate those while wearing the boot for added comfort and protection. While the boot is a bit heavy feeling it really does not bother me as it is there for the healing, support and protection of a injury, a cast would be heavy as well and not so much freedom as a boot. The velcro can at times make noise, my kids laugh as I can not sneak up on them, the boot gives me away every time. Once again it doesn't bother me. I do wash the bottom of the boot with a paper towel after going out as our home is a shoes off home. It cleans up every easy.

I have plantar fasciitis that became so chronic, it was hurting nearly 24 hours a day and it was excruciating. I can’t get in to see the doctor for a month so I took matters into my own hands, read reviews and decided on this one. I ordered the short in a medium, I wear a size 10, my ankles and calves are probably a fairly typical build, I’m tall and active and the medium fits me well. As you can see from my photo, my toes are right up to the top but do not hang out. At first, I was surprised that this insole is so flat and not very padded but then I realized, how could they? The boot is meant to be worn on either foot. So I put in my own insole and it works great. I also like the fact that you can customize the fit with the air pump! Works fine for me. I’m back to walking my dog, I still am limiting myself to 1 1/2 to 2 miles a day for now but we go on dirt trails. It can be a bit clumsy over the river rocks but you just have to watch and be aware, your foot doesn’t give you much feedback for balance due to the stiff plastic so that’s to be expected. Some people have complained about the weight but I wanted something that would be durable so this works great for me. Also, the “squeaking” that some people complain about is due to the Velcro rubbing on the upper part of the boot where it is meant to hold the back and front together. Some suggested turning the plastic upside down so the toe end actually goes against your shin. It’s really not intended to fit that way. Simple answer, take off one of the pieces of Velcro on each side. The strap holds it in place! I’m too busy to be bothered by the noise. I can see where If you worked in a quiet office, it would be obnoxious every time you walked around. After only 3 days wearing this boot, I am amazed at how well my foot is doing! I’m also stretching and wearing KTtape on my arch to support my instep. I’m doing all I can to get rid of this pain and if it continues at this rate, I’m canceling my doctor’s appointment!

This boot is SO much more comfortable than the huge, black boot I had in the past that went up to my knee. That was horribly uncomfortable to walk in and put a lot of pressure on my shin while walking. But this one is lightweight but feels very sturdy. I've been wearing it for about 2 weeks during waking hours. I've not had any tripping issues and it feels secure. It's helping my foot recover from a pulled tibial tendon. What makes me nuts about this boot, and why it didn't get 5 stars, is the strip of Velcro on either side of the upper plate that rests against your ankle and lower shin. RIP RIP RIP with each step.. It was awfully annoying. I carefully peeled those 2 Velcro strips off. You can see in the photo how the upper strap holds that section against your ankle/shin has a big strap. That's where the Velcro was underneath that section. It hasn't affected the wear ability or the support at all. Now I can walk around my office without making a bunch of noise.

I had a pretty bad ankle injury and needed some protection and stabalization. I was surprised to find this type of boot on Amazon as I thought I could only get something like this from the doctor's office. This aircast boot is about as protective you can get for an ankle injury without a regular cast and crutches. This is a stepping stone for getting off the crutches and back to normal. Seeing as though its a heavy boot, I have to say it's pretty comfortable. You will not walk as though you are completely normal, but it's not hard to do walking around the house or work or whatever with this. You can adjust the amount of tightness and pressure of the air chambers using a small pump to either increase or depress the amount of air that the chambers hold. So the amount of tightness is really up to your own settings. It's pretty easy to get off and on, once you know exactly how it's done, it can be done quickly. And the inside lining is washable as well. I am a size 9 in woman's and my toes barely pop out the end of the boot so it fits well. This definitely helped in allowing my anklie injury to heel and providing me the mental and physical peace of mind of not hurting it again. HIghly recommended and now that I have it I plan on keeping it forever...just in case.

I needed an aircast for a foot injury. I don't have durable medical device coverage so I had to pay 100% of the cost of my aircast so I thought I'd shop around instead of handing over hundreds of dollars through my Dr's office. I had this exact Aircast years ago for a similar injury to my other foot and it was great. The Aircast SP arrived on time and fit perfectly (I wear a women's sixe 9 to 9.5 depending on the shoe so I ordered a medium Aircast). I already knew how it worked since I had one before but even if I didn't, it wouldn't be difficult to figure out. It protects my mid-foot injury well, doesn't cause foot pain and allows me to walk around without injuring my foot further. I was injuring my foot in my sleep so I wear this to bed (the sole is easily cleaned with alcohol for sanitary reasons before I go to bed) and I sleep fine (I keep a body pillow between my legs to keep the Aircast from laying to heavily on my other foot). I love that I can adjust the balloon inside the cast when I need to (I find it more comfortable to deflate the balloons before bed). I've been wearing it for about a month and it's held up well. The liner comes out for easy cleaning. I'm very glad that I bought this Aircast SP.

I read all the reviews and I know I should have listened. Yet I needed this asap. I am taking into consideration due to one's injury maybe different than others so it may not be perfect but can do the job. Due to me having a badly sprained ankle the side air bags are in a bad place. Yet with a little added padding the aircast does just fine and is very comfortable afterwards. Due to having to add to this I think this boot is priced way to high to be worth it. Yet I needed something that would help me be able to walk. I am pleased that I can walk slow steps again rather than have to hop on one leg or use crutches. My body was in pain for 3 days from having to hop on one leg to get around the house. That being said this works to prevent that. Yet the airbag on one side doesn't hold air when pressure is against it (Which isn't a huge deal breaker for me due to that is the same side of my foot that has the injury in the same place, I replaced the airbag with memory foam, I also had to add an insole or foam padding under my foot (Very uncomfortable after time without), Yet due to the price and mechanics it fails) Now that being said onto the listed Pros and Cons Pros: I can walk slow steps again. Cons: The airbag on one side doesn't hold air when pressure is against it. Having to add padding to make this work and be comfortable is a must which is a fail for this product The sole being 3"+ taller than a normal shoe makes it very difficult to walk Size chart isn't completely correct. I wear a size 9.5 (9 1/2) men's shoe and I ordered the Medium per their chart on their website and my toes are almost sticking out the edge. I would recommend getting a Large for anyone that wears a size larger

I just received my short aircast boot walker sized medium and I am relieved to find the sizing is good. I wear a women's size 8.5 - 9 shoe (medium width) and it fits like it is supposed to. There is a little room at the toe but not a lot. Maybe an inch? Glad of that. Wearing a sock will help the fit and the easy-to-operate pneumatic tool supplied is good. Fills in where it needs it around the heel. It is a bit lighter than a previous cane boot that I had following jones fracture surgery on my left foot. I ordered this for my right foot (trying to avoid stress fracture surgery on it!) and along with the green Superfeet insoles I will wear in my shoes, hopefully i can neutralize my gait and stop the supranation of my right foot and incur less damage. Will it work? Don't know but if I have to have surgery, I will need this boot anyhow. I can't see how a much larger or wider foot would fit into this boot comfortably. Maybe women's size 10 maximum. It is easy to put on and comes with good illustrations and directions but it's not complicated. I love to walk my dog and our outings have been quite painful for me. Hopefully this can alleviate the pain and allow the tissue to heal. I think it is a quality product and would buy again. I will update this review after I have worn it a while.

A torn plantar plate has forced me to wear walking boots for the past three months. I'm a landscape contractor and have worn walking boots while working. This boot was my third, and the best so far. The Good: It is light, the out sole is about as tall as a hiking boot, the liner and padding actually keep the hard bits from digging in, the insole is super comfy, the inflation system works well, the straps are well placed and they stay secure. The Bad: After two weeks the plastic cover cracked at the ankle. By week four, it had split completely, but still functioned, the ankle strap had torn, and the liner had nearly worn through below my calf. Compared to the Bledsoe (uncomfortable, tall out sole, terrible liner), and the Bell Horne (super high, out sole and liner lasted 2 weeks), this boot is great. It is a semi-rigid boot, so it has some give, but it never allowed my foot to flex. I can't stress the comfort and design advantages of this boot enough. It only lasted a month, but that's with extreme abuse. Walking boots just aren't built to withstand hard use, so you might as well buy one that's comfortable.

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No me gustaría saber que alguien necesita esto porque significa un accidente previo... YO lo use por 3 semanas despues de haberme quitado el acrilico de una fractura, EL PRODUCTO ES MUUY BUENO, si andan buscando algo así, es recomendable, no permite que se mueva el pie, su valvula de aire funciona, el medico aprobó el uso de la bota cuando la conocio de cerca, su valvula, su protección al frente los cinchos de amarre me facilitaron la recuperación. Está mas barato que los que venden en las tiendas y hospitales

Whilst delivery was faster than expected, there is a design fault with the boot. Using a marble on the sole inside the boot, it clearly rolls downwards to the front of the walking boot illustrating that the boot tilts forward. I bought this boot as I have fractured the 4th and 5th toe of my right foot and need stability and protection from future knocks when walking. The boot cannot tilt forwards as this puts too much pressure on these toes which are in the process of healing. I realise the sole is designed for a natural gait which would have been fine, if the sole itself was flat, but under the heel inside the boot is a wedge forcing the foot to tilt forwards, thus it is rendered useless for my purposes. The only positive is that it is a comfortable width for swollen feet or a foot with bandages. Unfortunately, this was a global sale through Amazon and therefore the item is not eligible for a return. So that was a waste of money!

Muy buena bota, cumple perfectamente con su función y además cuenta con unas bolsas de aire que puedes inflar para tener un mejor ajuste mediante una herramienta que ya viene junto con la bota. El material es muy bueno y me sirvió bastante para inmovilizar una fractura

No es tan de buena calidad, tiene una cubierta removible con unos velcros laterales y uno de ellos al tercer día de uso se despegó. No la devolví porque necesito seguir el tratamiento 3 semanas.