--- product_id: 7557137 title: "Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips" price: "£0.71" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7557137-fetterman-tornado-gel-tips store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Patented Absorbalite gel core Aggressive traction & flexible tread 3-5x longer durability Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips **Price:** £0.71 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌀 Step into comfort and control with the ultimate Tornado Gel Tips! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips - **How much does it cost?** £0.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7557137-fetterman-tornado-gel-tips) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Legacy:** Over 1 million sold in 30 years—join the community of active professionals who rely on Fetterman. - • **Unmatched Longevity:** Wears 3-5 times longer than ordinary tips—invest once, conquer daily. - • **Superior Grip & Flex:** Tread flexes to angled surfaces for aggressive traction—never lose your footing. - • **Shock-Absorbing Gel Core:** Patented Absorbalite technology cushions every step, protecting hands, arms, and shoulders. - • **Made in the USA with Guarantee:** Crafted domestically with a money-back satisfaction promise—quality you can count on. ## Overview Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips feature a patented Absorbalite shock-absorbing gel core and aggressive traction tread that flexes to angled surfaces. Made in the USA, these tips last 3-5 times longer than standard crutch tips, protecting your hands and joints while providing superior grip. With over 1 million sold in 30 years, they are the trusted choice for active professionals seeking durability and comfort. ## Description Product description Thomas Fetterman offers a variety of tips based upon your needs. All tips fit crutch shafts from 3/4" to 1". Choose the tip that's best for you About Thomas Fetterman We Offer a Full Line of Products Made in the USA Crutch Tips Forearm Crutches Canes Grips Why Thomas Made His First Tips My doctor said I had worn and inflamed shoulder joints due to the constant impact associated with crutch use. He said I should slow down and take aspirin! Instead, I invented a patented crutch tip with a built-in shock absorbing gel system. Slowly but surely my shoulder pain disappeared. I am happy to say that now; almost 20 years later…my shoulders are still pain free! And I fall far less often. Created by Thomas Fetterman In 1988 I invented & patented a new crutch tip technology with built-in shock absorption. Tornado and Performance gel filled tips are hand assembled in a 12 step process using the best quality natural rubber with only 10 % clay mixed-in, versus the 40-60% clay mixture in other major brands. Patented Shock Absorbing Crutch Tips Absorbs 80% of Negative Ground Impact Force Last 3-5 Times Longer Than Ordinary Tips Crutch Tip Technology Thomas Fetterman has been using crutches since he contracted polio in 1953. Thomas set out to build a better solution. He created and patented a shock-absorbing crutch tip that absorbs 80% of negative ground impact force and lasts 3-5 times longer than ordinary tips. And that was just the start. Thirty years later, the company offers a full line of tips, forearm crutches, canes, and grips. All products are made in the USA using top quality components. With over 1,000,000 products sold, customers agree that we manufacture the most technically advanced, handsome, and durable products available. Other Fetterman Tip Options Review: Long lasting, high traction, large footprint. - Definitely worth it for the $40. It’s made of harder rubber, has a flexible “ankle joint“ and a wide footprint. I’ve had my most recent set for almost a year, and they’re only just now getting around to the point where they’re about to wear out. BTW, this is after daily use. Pros: long lasting, large footprint, flexible “ankle joint“. CONS: tends to be very tight, trying to fit on a standard crutch shaft. Might require either a little Vaseline or some elbow grease. Review: The BEST crutch tips you'll buy - I've been buying Fetterman crutch tips for close to 20 years now. They're simply the most comfortable, grippiest, and longest lasting tip you'll find. I've been walking on crutches for the overwhelming majority of my life (35+ years). I bought titanium Fetterman LiteStix crutches back in 2005 and have been more than satisfied with them, the tips, and the handles. I'm very active (for being physically disabled and on crutches), work a full time retail/healthcare job, and hike occasionally - A set of these tips lasts me about a year and half. The cheap crutch tips you buy from a drug store would last me about 6 weeks. I've used both the Tornado tips and the Performance GT tips; I prefer the Tornado as they're smaller and lighter which I find suits my walking and activity better. I'm glad Fetterman is now selling these on desertcart so more people can see and experience them. They're more expensive than the competition but worth the price in every way possible. ## Features - Patented Absorbalite shock absorbing gel core - Made in USA - Over 1 million Tornado Tips sold over the last 30 years - Extremely durable, wears 3-5 times longer than ordinary tips - Shock absorbing gel filled center protects hands, arms and shoulders - Aggressive traction: tread flexes and conforms to angled surfaces - From Thomas Fetterman – a leading US manufacturer of mobility products including crutches, tips, canes, and hand grips. All products feature a money-back satisfaction guarantee. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #387,799 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #365 in Cane & Crutch Feet & Tips | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 350 Reviews | ## Images ![Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TnfJSnDWL.jpg) ![Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E2-9YDFTL.jpg) ![Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319SaSy3d9L.jpg) ![Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NWvk-fQQL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be used in the bedroom?** A: For what purpose? I walk into and out of my bedroom with these all the time. Anything else, you’ll have to judge for yourself. **Q: does this have a 7/8 inch opening** A: I am using mine on a pair of Drive forearm style crutches, and the lower shaft is 7/8 inch. It took a little to force the tips on, but they did go on, and I have been walking on the same pair of Tornado tips since last fall. Oct. 2012 I think. **Q: May i but just 1 tip? i'd like to buy only 1 tip... i do not walk, but use one crutch when i transfer...** A: I've never seen them sold as anything but as a pair here and on on Fetterman's website. It sounds like you don't use your one crutch enough for the tip's durability to be an issue for you. Do you know anyone else who uses a cane the tip might fit? They fit 3/4 to 1 inch shafts, and while I'm not sure, I think that size may apply to many canes. If that works, you could go dutch on the purchase, or give the extra tip as a gift! **Q: For customers who have used both the Performance and the Tornado which do you prefer?** A: I have always had good luck with the Tornado gel crutch tips and they offer a great cushion for my joints as a permanent crutch user. The performance tips are larger and heavier and are a bit overkill for me. I am 5’7” and 145 lbs. too so I don’t need the extra weight and endurance of the performance tips. The Tornado Tips are perfect for me. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long lasting, high traction, large footprint. *by V***E on December 13, 2025* Definitely worth it for the $40. It’s made of harder rubber, has a flexible “ankle joint“ and a wide footprint. I’ve had my most recent set for almost a year, and they’re only just now getting around to the point where they’re about to wear out. BTW, this is after daily use. Pros: long lasting, large footprint, flexible “ankle joint“. CONS: tends to be very tight, trying to fit on a standard crutch shaft. Might require either a little Vaseline or some elbow grease. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST crutch tips you'll buy *by C***G on February 8, 2024* I've been buying Fetterman crutch tips for close to 20 years now. They're simply the most comfortable, grippiest, and longest lasting tip you'll find. I've been walking on crutches for the overwhelming majority of my life (35+ years). I bought titanium Fetterman LiteStix crutches back in 2005 and have been more than satisfied with them, the tips, and the handles. I'm very active (for being physically disabled and on crutches), work a full time retail/healthcare job, and hike occasionally - A set of these tips lasts me about a year and half. The cheap crutch tips you buy from a drug store would last me about 6 weeks. I've used both the Tornado tips and the Performance GT tips; I prefer the Tornado as they're smaller and lighter which I find suits my walking and activity better. I'm glad Fetterman is now selling these on Amazon so more people can see and experience them. They're more expensive than the competition but worth the price in every way possible. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality Product adds more confidence. *by V***R on August 11, 2018* These crutch tips have made a nice improvement to my husbands daily activities. Before the Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips, we replaces crutch tips every 6-8 weeks, the regular, gray tips from the rare to find drug store. Here are the Pros: *they last for a LONG TIME with proper care. Just like you rotate your tires, or switch out shoes, we turn his tips a 1/4 turn every Sunday evening. *they really do grip the surface applied. *we can order here on Amazon and have them delivered * the gel, and design has reduced the impact (like a shock absorber) when his crutch tip strikes the ground. The Cons: *They’re a wee bit heavy. Nothing that can distract the user, but just a noticeable difference to quickly get used too. * as mentioned above, for dedicated Left side, Right side crutches, they really should be rotated. We highly recommend this to get the most mileage out if your sneakers, I mean crutches. FOOTNOTE: ***my husband has an unusual gait, specific to his needs growing up with CP. one crutch tip strikes the ground at approximately a 30° angle. THESE tips meet that challenge and we feel give him more confidence to walk head up and forward more so then always looking down to see where they land. He absolutely has less slips, and falls since using these. We are dedicated to the brand. When dealing with a chronic life challenge, it’s the little things, victories that can add ease to your daily life. We receive that here. ## Frequently Bought Together - Thomas Fetterman Tornado Gel Cane & Crutch Tips, Fits Shafts of 3/4 to 1 Inch, Black, Pair - Thomas Fetterman Tornado Rain Cane & Crutch Tips, Fits Shafts of 3/4 to 1 Inch, Black, Pair - Thomas Fetterman Tornado SB (Solid Body) Cane & Crutch Tips, Fits Shafts of 3/4 to 1 inch, Gray, Pair --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7557137-fetterman-tornado-gel-tips](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7557137-fetterman-tornado-gel-tips) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*