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

Arrived quickly! I just wore this on a mildly sprained ankle for a solid week at an outdoor festival where I worked. I walked slowly on miles of lumpy, bumpy uneven ground, and this boot totally saved my ankle from getting any worse. It's super sturdy and functional, with strong velcro, optional air compression, reasonably comfy footbed, and a rolling base that withstood the rigors of uneven ground beautifully. Im glad we spent the extra on this boot to make the festival experience doable, or I would've been entirely sidelined.

The Aircast AirSelect Walker Brace/Walking Boot is excellent! It provides strong support and stability for foot or ankle injuries, making walking much more comfortable during recovery. The adjustable straps and air cushioning allow for a customized fit, and the boot feels sturdy yet not overly bulky. I’ve found it to be durable and effective at reducing pain while protecting the injured area.

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.

After I sprained my ankle badly, I needed something more than an ACE wrap but less than a full cast. This aircast fit the bill. I couldn't figure out the difference between the 'Elite' and the 'FP Foam,' so bought the Elite because it was a hair cheaper, honestly. It turned out to be a great choice, because this one allows you to instantly adjust the pressure of the air cushions that provide support in the cast, whereas from the images, the FP required a little hand pump to adjust the pressure. I'm fairly tall and quite heavy with an ankle that was pretty blown out, so I needed a lot of pressure to provide good support for walking. However, the same amount of pressure was intolerable when sitting, and my job requires a great deal of both, switching at least every hour or so, so the ability to change pressure without having to carry around a little pump was A++. My calves are a bit under 19 inches in circumference, so I also knew not every aircast would be able to accommodate that. Another reviewer said this was good for wide calves, and I found it perfectly serviceable, too. Comfort? The padded interior was nice, and the foot bed was comfortable. However, the air cushions go behind your ankle as well as beside it, so in order to get the strongest pressure on the side of my ankles, I had to pump up the cushions so that they mashed the front of my lower shin into the lower strap, too. Since that area was also slightly bruised from my epic ankle twist, this was quite unpleasant. Still, the product does what it needs to and accommodates my fat calves, so I consider it well worth it (the same product was 2.5x as much on healthcare goods websites that I saw). If the front of your lower shin isn't bruised and/or you don't need a high level of support, it's probably comfortable, too.

This boot is amazing! Customizable air bags produce just the right support. Light and good support! Easy to use and great traction on the bottom

Nice product does the job comfortable, stable but if you’re gonna spend the money buy the Elite. I got that one first in a small but needed a medium was not going to be able to get the medium in time to leave for vacation. So I thought thats fine I will get the other cant be that much of a difference I was wrong. The elite the bottom has a much smoother roll to it so much more comfortable to walk in. The other one even though it was slightly to short in the toes fit so I took a walk around the house it worked great. The cheaper while it functions fine does not have as smooth a gate as the elite (no I am not getting paid for this review yes my opinion is real).

I saved hundreds of dollars buying this here instead of through my hospital. It is the exact same brand and style as the one my hospital carries.

I have the short medium aircast. I’m a true size 8.5 narrow women’s shoe. I have a 5th metatarsal bone bruise and fractured pinkie toe. I’m allowed to weight bear. I broke my pinkie toe by running into a wrought iron gate. I’ve broken a toe before, but this felt different and kept swelling even a month after the injury. Long story short, the dr thinks I have a bone bruise on my 5th metatarsal, and apparently if you walk around on a weakened bone that’s bruised it can break (stress fractures.) I have two toddlers and can only sit for about 2.4 minutes before somebody needs something. In order to avoid the flexing action, dr said I need to wear a short boot when walking around, and no long walks for me. I mentioned how I bought my medical shoe on amazon, and the dr suggested I check to see the dr office price first since I have insurance. I spent $80 on this on amazon. In the Drs office WITH insurance it would’ve been approximately $225 😂 I like that that an aircast can be removed. I would get super claustrophobic in a regular cast on my foot. I’m allowed to walk without using crutches. It’s not the lightest thing ever and can get uncomfortable, but when I do get to sit I can take it off and stretch my ankle around to keep it from getting too stiff. This version of the cast is slightly more $$, but it has two air pumps integrated into the boot so you don’t need an extra device. This is crucial because the boot fits differently when sitting vs walking. I’m constantly readjusting the pumps, so it would be annoying to have to carry a pumping device with me. The Velcro straps secure it pretty well, and there’s plenty of padding inside. The footbed is okay. It’s completely flat but I think for a foot fracture that’s probably better. If you have ankle problems maybe ask your dr if you can put a support in there. The picture for this listing is INACCURATE. The foot shield that goes on top has two additional pieces that extend toward the back of the boot under where the top strap secures. When I got the boot, this part was tucked inside, and at first glance that’s how the picture looks, so I assumed that’s how it goes. Luckily I looked up videos after only a few days of wearing and instructions because my shin was killing me from the strap being tight (enough to support my foot) and digging in. Turns out those pieces go on top and prevent the shield and strap from being too tight on your shin. Tips: -watch videos if your doctor didn’t fit you. -if your foot feels like it’s burning on the bottom when you wear this, try wearing a sock. The foam created a weird friction for me. -readjust the top of foot strap and air pumps when you’re sitting. And again when you stand. It doesn’t fit the same. -buy a shoe that is raised for the other foot (they also sell something you can put on your regular shoes.) I measured about a 1.75” difference. And bought these shoes: ZYEN Women Comfortable Walking... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CR6Y6H8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share -buy Lysol wipes for in the house after you’ve been out and about if that freaks you out in your house/couch/bed, etc. make sure you dry it tho after to retain traction.

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

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.

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