Why You Need This Air Cast Walking Boot

Searching for a highly-rated medical walking boot at an affordable price? Look no further. This air cast boot offers mobility, protection, and support for daily activities while recovering from a variety of foot and href='/blogs/info/foot-pain'>ankle injuries, including:

• href='/collections/bunion-corrector-splints'>Bunionectomy

• href='/collections/sprained-ankle-treatment'>Ankle sprains

• Stress fractures

• General pain or postoperative use

• Metatarsal foot fractures

• href='/blogs/info/lisfranc-injury-fracture'>Lisfranc injuries

• Toe, foot, or ankle breaks

• href='/blogs/info/achilles-tendonitis'>Achilles tendonitis

6 Reasons Why People Love This Short Air Walking Boot

This short air boot has several features that make wearing it a very comfortable experience, especially in comparison to other orthopedic ankle walkers on the market.

1. Innovative Air Cell Technology

   Perhaps the best feature of this boot is its custom-inflated air cells. These air chambers help keep your leg properly positioned within the brace for enhanced stability and fit, as well as personalized compression. To inflate the air bladders and increase pressure, push the red bulb (handpump) until you reach your desired compression level. To deflate, push the black button under the bulb and the pressure will decrease.

2. Low Profile Polymer Shell

   The majority of walking boots for sale are made out of plastic and metal struts. However, this walking boot shell is constructed entirely out of a polymer material. Although it looks similar, polymer is a very strong and high-tech, yet surprisingly lightweight form of plastic.

   This non-weight bearing boot has a relatively low-profile fit when compared to other href='/collections/broken-foot-walking-boots'>boots for broken metatarsal bones and other foot injuries. This cutting-edge design improves your mobility throughout the day. Plus, its universal design means you can wear this recovery boot interchangeably on your right or left foot.

3. Wide Footbed and Open Toe Design

   This foot boot for broken toes, ankles sprains, and more leaves your toe area open. This advanced feature is convenient for accessing bandaging and improving the breathability of this toe fracture boot.

   Similarly, the wide footbed of this boot is also a valuable feature. After sustaining a foot or toe injury, you’ll probably experience some swelling and your injury might need bandaging. This walking shoe allows extra room for swelling, bandaging, and thick socks. After your swelling has gone down, you can adjust the liner, straps, and air pump to tighten your fit.

4. Deluxe Foam Interior

   This boot for fractured toes and other injuries is lined with a deluxe foam material that is soft and squishy against your skin.

   Plus, to eliminate any discomfort you might experience as you move throughout the day, extra foam pads are also included with your purchase. These soft pads can be placed anywhere within your boot to help prevent discomfort from pressure points, gaps, rubbing, or chafing against your skin.

5. Natural Rocker Bottom Sole

   The curved bottom of this fractured toe boot promotes a smooth gait (stride) that is more energy efficient. Meaning that unlike some broken foot splints, this one will not cause a hitch in your step that can lead to other problems, such as hip or href='/collections/back-pain-injury-treatment'>back pain. Plus, the arching rocker design of this shoe boot helps reduce impact and plantar pressures.

6. Medical-Grade Fasteners

   Another outstanding feature of this post-surgical boot is that thefastener straps are much stronger than most. That is because these are medical-grade straps, which are 10 times stronger than the retail-grade fasteners you’ll find on braces at Target, Walmart, or your local drugstore. Medical-gradefasteners are meant to open and close 900 times, unlike retail-grade fasteners, which is only meant to open and close 90 times.

Air vs. Non-Air Medical Boots: What’s the Difference?

Not sure href='/blogs/articles/which-walker-boot-is-right-for-me'>which kind of walker boot is right for you? The biggest difference between an air cast (pneumatic) and non-air cam walking boot is (you guessed it) the air pump. BraceAbility’s customizable air cell technology provides personalized compression and enhanced stability during your recovery process.

Other healing benefits of BraceAbility’s air boot include:

• The air forms around the shape of your foot for optimal comfort and fit.

• When using the air pump, you can easily adjust the amount of compression. After all, too much compression to a swollen foot can be counterproductive.

• Air helps break your pain cycle by reducing inflammation and swelling.

• Multiple air bladders that have a massaging effect on your foot every time you take a step.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Orthopedic Walking Boot for Sprained Ankles

• What conditions / injuries does this boot treat? It’s great for toe, foot, and ankle injuries treatment, including stress fractures, torn foot ligaments, after bunion removal surgery, sprains, strains, bruised foot bones, metatarsal fractures, ankle arthritis, general foot and ankle pain, lisfranc injuries, Achilles tendonitis, and Achilles tendon tears.

• How does it work? Designed to provide mobility, protection, and support for day-to-day activities while immobilizing your toe, foot, and ankle.

• Who can wear this brace? It comes in sizes ranging from XS to L, which fit a wide variety of adult men and women, as well as some teenagers and kids. However, anybody 6’ or taller should purchase a href='/products/tall-pneumatic-walking-boot'>tall air walking boot for proper support, protection, and immobilization of their foot and ankle.

• What size should I get? To choose your size, view our sizing graphic in the images above. This walking boot is universal, so it will fit your right or left foot.

• When should I wear it? Use anytime your toe, foot, or ankle needs to be immobilized. Can be worn throughout the day for support. Ask your doctor before wearing this while sleeping.

• What is it made of? This brace is made out of a polymer plastic shell, as well as deluxe foam lining.

• How tall is this walking boot for broken toes? 11 inches tall.

• How do I put it on? With all closures open, place your foot inside the boot liner, making sure to slide your heel t the back of the boot. Close the liner, starting near your toes and working up towards your lower leg. Fasten the straps tightly, working toe up. Attach extra foam pads to the liner anywhere you feel pressure or gaps. Then, inflate the air cell pressure, pushing the red bulb until you reach necessary compression. To deflate, push the black button under the bulb and the pressure will decrease.

• Washing instructions: Handwash all components in warm water with mild soap, allowing it to air dry completely before reapplying.

• Other features:

• Natural, non-invasive fix for many sources of foot and ankle pain.

• Easy to put on, take off and adjust.

• Extra pads are included with your purchase for added comfort.

• Color: Black.

• Max recommended body weight:350 pounds. However, please note that our testing has indicated it may be able to withstand more weight.

• Weight:
• XS weighs 1 pound 11 ounces
• S weighs 1 pound 12 ounces
• M weighs 2 pounds1 ounces
• L weighs 2 pounds6 ounces