Swedish Deluxe AFO Drop Foot Stabilizer Brace

OK I’m trying to think of a way to write this review where it seems like a real honest critique of these devices because everything I wanna say is going to sound like an overly enthusiastic fake ad. I bought a lot of garbage off Amazon in the past and some of my reviews I was shocked to see they wouldn’t allow me to publish but to be totally honest I’ve never purchased anything that was life-changing like these things are. I have a severe problem with a drop foot both feet for 3 years due to neuropathy, I had a fall at least once a month, had to walk with a cane, and was becoming more and more immobile which made my other health conditions worse. I struggled with the cost of the expensive orthotics and I read a lot of reviews like this one so I decided to give these a try. I was not optimistic when they arrived, they seemed flimsy and cheap. Im over 200lbs, 6’3” and wear 13s. How was this little piece of plastic going to make a difference much less hold up? So I gave them a try, the only difficult part was getting my shoe on over them I didn’t have to trim them at all since my feet are so big they were actually a perfect fit but once I got my shoes stretched out a little this wasn’t so bad. The small velcro straps fell off and are worthless, I don’t need them anyway they work fine for me with only the big padded top strap. Walking with them was a little awkward at first I just had to tell myself to walk natural and I learn to trust the orthotics within a few weeks it was unbelievable the difference. Zero falls or even close calls since I put these on. I felt much more secure, My walking has improved dramatically, I’m getting away from having to use the cane but I still feel naked without it. Even exercising is easier with these, my feet stay on my bike pedals and there is no fear on my treadmill they have helped me continue to lose weight (down 100lbs+ in a year). They seem to be holding together well even after wearing them 24hrs straight a few times, yep I even slept in them. There is nothing I have ever purchased for so little that has benefited me so much, literally a life saver.

Easy to use, works great. One minor issue, top strap has a tendency to slip down the leg. I would recommend a piece of Velcro located in a position to hold it in place.

Poor fit

Brace works are expected. Once trimmed to fit, fits in sneakers and supports ankle, while remaining flexible during strides.

I think this AFO would work but unfortunately it did not fit around my ankle. Like some other reviewers have stated, it rubbed on my ankle bone and wasn't comfortable. If I was brave enough, I would heat it up and pull it apart to make it fit but I returned it to see if I could find something that fits better. Rated a three star because it looks to be high quality; it just didn't fit.

Ordered this for my husband. He's had a left dropped foot for 20 years. He's always worn a custom made orthotic from the medical supplier. $500+. He would be reluctant to wear in summer cause it's too obvious.... In any case, I thought it was time to search on Amazon.... Amazon did not disappoint me. I ordered this orthotic and he loves it. Feels like he has nothing on. It's super comfortable w the padding around the top. The only negative is that the securing band slips a bit. No big deal, just have to adjust when that happens. My husband wears an 11w shoe or sneaker and this fits perfectly w room to spare. I did not have to cut anything off. The price was very affortable. If it only lasted a year, we'd still love it and would just order it again and again. It's also a good 2/3 inches lower than the original orthotic. The only other improvement would be if it were made in a skin tone. It would be even less noticeable. BTW.... my husband wears it on top of his sock, so sock is next to his skin. It will avoid possible skin irritation. It's a win-win item. Worth every penny; no tripping, fits in shoes & sneakers; not clumsy; affordable; not so high up the calf.... GREAY ITEM. Give it a try!

I ended up returning it. The heel of the brace was way too tight. Hurt more than it helped.

I suffer from a periferal neuropathy known as CMT. My desease has left me with severe "drop foot" in both feet making me very suseptable to tripping and falling. Fortunately however I have very slight abnormality in foot structure which is often common with this desease. Because my foot profile was close to normal, my neurologist suggested I try an "off the shelf" AFO to alleviate the drop foot. He suggested this over a custom made AFO which could cost several thousand dollars. My search for a device lead me to the BraceOn AFO sold by Amazon. I first bought one for my left foot to try it out. I was so impressed I soon bought one for my right foot. It takes a little getting used to and you need to experiment with different shoe sizes and inserts but the product really does work! It is light weight and with a little coaxing will fit in my sneakers. You may have to buy a half size larger sneaker or shoe but I have found it has really improved my walking at a very reasonable price. Updated comment: I have been using the product now for several weeks. It is great!! My only complaint is how can I get replacement calf pads? They are white and after many days of use will get dirty. It wouild be great if I could get a contact no. for BraceOn to contact them for repleacements.