Would this low top boot be good for healing an inflamed Achilles tendon or should I get a boot that is just below the knee ?higher than this one ?
501498
Hello Sue, That boot should be perfect for the achilles tendon I do not believe you need to go any higher. However if you do order the boot and it does not work out you can always exchange it for the other boot. I think this will work! Thank you!
501499
I would think this would work. It does snug around leg and ankle too. But always check with your doctor.
501500
For a serious ankle injury or surgery I would recommend the tall boot; it immobilizes the ankle more fully. After my ankle surgery, and even now when my ankle flares up badly, I wear my tall boot. I wear the short boot for minor ankle pains and flare ups (I periodically get gout inflammations) because the short boot is more mobile and convenient. I also see people wear the short boot for foot issues.
992390
I purchased the mentioned boot/brace because I have plantar fasciitis; I have been wearing it every night to sleep. It has given me great relief from foot pains which begins at the arch of my foot and radiates into my heel. Recommend trying this before purchasing expensive shoe inserts that some shoe stores recommend.
1979396
My twins have a wider foot and started in this boot. It was not the right boot for them. I would look at the Jackson boots since they are made a bit wider. Jackson makes a great skate at comparable price for beginner skaters as well and they have a much softer top.
1017744
Not sure, most popular for Achilles/plantar fasciitis (BTW, Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis, The 5 Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution helpful too)
307224
As the Sloggers only come up to the mid-calf, I would suggest purchasing knee high boots. This is a good sturdy boot, but probably not appropriate for your needs.
163518
I have a pair and a bad knee. I use them in martial arts as a shield. I also use them when I do power lunges and kneel exercises. The kneel exercises I do, is I go down on one knee and rise. I also use them in all exercises that require me to go down on my damage knee. They work just fine, one warrening, if you have issues with skin or blood flow from the legs consult a DR.
74603
Yes. I recommened having a pillow between your knees. I have ordered 3 differnt styles to help with my fascitis, abd this boot has been the best so far. you will need to play with the straps to adjust them to make sure it is not to tight in some places and too loose in others. But after the 3rd night, I had the adjusting in a good place. It is a little akward at first to sleep with it on, but now I forget I have it on. Good luck and I hope your fascitis gets better.
2122139
I agree with the other answers. Depends on where the wounds are. Sounds like something under the knee might work better. You should talk to a physical therapist or your doctor for advice.
1879813
It doesn't go very high. I wouldn't say it protects the heel. They are also much thinner in the front, which is odd, since they do have nice support for the rest of the foot. I am not sure I would buy them again.
1744870
This is the perfect heating pad for your achilles tendonitis. Yet, it is not recommended to bend, per the manufacturer's instructions. Laying the heating pad on top and across your foot should do fine. This pad is long and wide, plus the weight helps with keeping the heat in.
400387
I have worn it above lace up tactical boots that go about two inchs above the ankle with no problem. If the boot tops went much higher than that I don't think they would reach around the calf.
792367
I ordered it, but have not received it yet. If it is the same as the one I had before (when I was in the NAVY), then it covers your heal to just below a normal shoe heel hight, it does not interfere with walking in any way, you forget it is there and your heals do not hurt.
565350
There are three settings I think. I have two boards and keep the new one above in our alternate home in the bay area. I can't be sure but think this is right. I do know that the lowest angle is higher and stretches the calf/achilles well compared to my one here on which I need to go to the second level for the same stretch. The highest angle is too high for most anyone. Hope this helps. I love the board and it works great!
317126
Probably not the whole foot. The pic is a good representation of how it would fit. I use it for my heel area and it works great.
262506
You can place it under the padding at your toes. It will vecro onto the boot so it doesn't slip. It is used to create more stretch in the calf.
1072544
I have used it during boot camp, didn't really do what I needed. However, I found out I have a torn tendon, so I have a boot cast on which is helping. I figured when it heals I can go back to this for support.
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It does help to protect your feet from sores, but if you have heel pain besides a doctor's prescription, i would recommend the SKIL CARE FLOAT HEEL PROTECTOR from Prime Discount in Amazon, i got both "booties" both are good, but because my mother developed sores in the big toe and heel, she is diabetic and bedridden, it was better to keep the heel free of pressure and avoid pain. The DMI comforting heel is very good to protect your feet from sores,but if those sores are spreading and causing too much pain in your heel i would suggest the float heel protector.My mother has both protectors (different one in each foot) and there is a lot of improvement. It does help to protect your feet from sores, but if you have heel pain besides a doctor's prescription, i would recommend the SKIL CARE FLOAT HEEL PROTECTOR from Prime Discount in Amazon, i got both "booties" both are good, but because my mother developed sores in the big toe and heel, she is diabetic and bedridden, it was better to keep the heel free of pressure and avoid pain. The DMI comforting heel is very good to protect your feet from sores,but if those sores are spreading and causing too much pain in your heel i would suggest the float heel protector.My mother has both... » Read More It does help to protect your feet from sores, but if you have heel pain besides a doctor's prescription, i would recommend the SKIL CARE FLOAT HEEL PROTECTOR from Prime Discount in Amazon, i got both "booties" both are good, but because my mother developed sores in the big toe and heel, she is diabetic and bedridden, it was better to keep the heel free of pressure and avoid pain. The DMI comforting heel is very good to protect your feet from sores,but if those sores are spreading and causing too much pain in your heel i would suggest the float heel protector.My mother has both protectors (different one in each foot) and there is a lot of improvement. « Show Less