Aircast AirSelect Walker Brace/Walking Boot (Elite, Short and Standard)

I rarely write reviews, but this deserves one. I bought this after having ankle surgery to remove the lower portion of my fibula and reconstruct the tendons and ligaments to attach to the remaining fibula, a procedure that requires at least 6 weeks of no weight bearing on my right ankle. My doctor had fit me in a typical boot which was okay, but it felt like a lot of weight was pulling on the ankle joint itself. I just could not get comfortable despite adjusting the straps and air bladder at least 100 times a day but I could not get comfortable and by the end of the day, my leg was exhausted and achy just from the weight of the boot. I ordered the elite version of this boot and it have had it on about 4 hours and I can already feel how much my ankle discomfort has improved! As there is a solid piece over the foot area, there is no longer any pulling on my ankle joint and I am about as comfortable as a person could be with a torture device on. I love that there are separate pressures in each of the regions so I can make tiny adjustments in tightness around my ankle, making sure it can’t move, but in a much more controlled way so that it doesn’t squeeze my leg. I spent $350 for the one provided by my physician (and only about $60 on Amazon), and $100 for this one. In addition, it is not as bulky and is easier to move around. It is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made in terms of how much better it is than the standard version. My recovery is going to be much less painful, irritating, and awkward due to this awesome boot!! If you are having ankle surgery and know you will need a tall boot, I would recommend purchasing prior to your surgery so you have it with you when you go in for the procedure. The only bad thing was that I couldn’t use my HSA card to pay for it.

Amazing boot, I tried a few. Three different air bags makes finding the perfect fit. A bit bulky, but it’s not a fashion statement. Used it as a cure for Achilles issue, but ended up with surgery and used it to recover.

I've never had a broken bone, but broke my ankle this week, not fun. My docs PT guy have me a breg boot size med. $332.00. I told him it felt too big he checked and said it should be fine, and I wouldn't want my toes hanging over. It was awful!!! So I researched online, and because I assumed the $$$ breg must be good because the doctor is selling it, I started there... they were backordered on the breg size small so I went with the aircast elite full boot small as it was really the only other boot that had 3 air chambers as well. I'm normally a women's size 8 shoe and said it fit sizes 5-8. I LOVE IT! I don't do these reviews often, but thought it might help someone in my boat. I'm 5.6, 140ish, normal size calves and ankle. This small is perfect, lightweight, comfortable, I will say my toes hang over the under pad a tiny bit, but are still covered by the flap and doesn't bother me. Beyond happy with a smaller size boot, the other was way too heavy and not a snug fit. The only difference I see between this and the breg, other than it is fantastic, the breg looks as though it may have more shock absorbing on the bottom; which I'm sure is good, but I don't feel the difference in the way either of them strike the ground. The elite aircast still feels like it has enough bounce and frankly maybe that was why the breg is so dang heavy or cause it was flat out too big for me. It was honestly like trying to turn over with cinder blocks on my leg at night. Too be clear, the breg seemed like a nice boot, but likely to big for me and so heavy. This is just as nice, costs less and worked better for me. Sorry you are hurt, hope this helps! I put 5 stars for stretch, just wanted to give a good rating, but it's an odd question as think boots are supposed to be supportive, not strechy... that said it's well built with good quality, supportive, not flimsy plastic, just to be clear.

I tried on four walking boots after breaking my ankle, and the AirCast Standard came out #3 of 4 I tried, behind the AirCast Elite and the Velpeau tall boot. Even the Velpeau was made of <much> better quality materials than this one, better design, and only just a little more cost. One thing I noticed with the Standard was that the fabric that wraps around the leg was already starting to fray a bit from the velcro -- even though I'd just tried it on twice. The AirCast Elite is also more a comfortable design around the knee, as is the Velpeau. Last but not least, the Elite boot is lighter, lower to the ground but still just as comfortable (so I shouldnt need an Even Up). It's <much> easier to put on and take off also -- much snarter design. Yes the Elite is more money, but worth it IMO. I also got a $30 discount for buying the Elite as on open box product....so that helped. If you only need a boot for a couple weeks, this one would be fine. And, if you're in the boot for a month + or intending to keep the boot afterwards as I do, the Elite is a much better investment.

It works great and is so much better than the one we got from the hospital

After having a dislocated 2nd toe pinned and Achilles tendon release surgery..I had to be non weight for 3 months. I wore this boot as a protector before I could start walking on it and had developed issues with my ankle and foot post surgery. Not the fault of this boot ..want to make that sure that's clear.. but even after going through my issues after surgery I would continually wear this boot because it was the only thing that made walking comfortable. I've worn it so much that I'm going in for another foot surgery and plan on buying another one. I seriously must have worn it on and off for over a year and it held up extremely well! One thing I would note though if you do plan on walking with this boot is to make sure your shoe on the other side has got enough height to it to match the height of the boot. Highly recommend like I said I'm buying another one!

Loved it, I walked after 90 days. This gave me confidence

It was delivered very fast and the quality is high. Recommend if you need one.

I returned it back and still waiting for refund. The product I recieved was very low quality and not an aircast by any means.

pour une déchirure du tendon d'achille, remplace la pose d'un platre. maintient parfait, grand confort d'utilisation, marche possible sans douleur et sans danger pour le tendon. on peut donc prendre une douche, régler la compression des coussins gonflables. c vraiment a

No longer having operation returned.