AliMed FREEDOM Swedish AFO, Black, Women's Right

I was referred to a professional about 12yrs ago to be fitted for a brace for foot drop. I paid almost $300. I had to pay 1/2 out of pocket. It was virtually the same brace. The only thing I see that is different is the set up of the strap. The other has a small rivet attaching the velcro outer strap and the toothy strip glued to the other side of the back part. there is also a cushioned pad glued to the inside of the upper back part. This is something I wish this brace had. If my sock falls beneath it the plastic sticks to my skin. I purchased this one for $33 in black because my original one of 12year had been broken when my young son tried to wear it. My husband riveted it back together. I didn't want to spend $300 out of pocket (braces no longer covered through my insurance company) I love that this is in black. I wear a uniform similar to a police uniform w/navy pants, black socks and black boots. I was so excited when I found this in black. Just the cushion strap inside the brace would be a huge improvement. I thought I would have to return this because the foot support appeared too small as I have a wide foot. I purchased the male left foot and cut it down. But the ankle part to too wide for my female shoes. It fits into the men's boots I have but isn't as comfortable. The heal rubs because it is too big for my foot. My husband made some adjustments to this brace for me. He cut the toe down. (cut it a bit longer than foot) Mine slides forward a bit and is almost too short. I would cut it a bit, wear it a few days then cut down more if needed. Also the top part of the brace was too small for my calf. My husband used a blowtorch to heat the back a bit then strapped it to a cup to reform it. I would caution against this if not experience with heating plastic. Over all I am very please with this $33 brace. Even if it doesn't last 12years like my white one it is affordable to replace every few years. Because it is black and inexpensive and almost the same as I have been wearing for 12 years I would recommend it. Throughout the years I have tried several of the types that pull the toe of the foot up using straps and I keep going back to the bottom support. I rarely trip with this brace and I never fall. One additional thing I would like to point out. The strap when Velcro is in place it does slip down from the brace a bit but this isn't a problem for me because it still supports the foot from underneath. I just tighten it every few hours. But again $33 verses $300 I can live with a few inconveniences. Foot drop in and of itself is an inconvenience.

Hardly a good fit like metal one use to have. but not from Amazon. Portrays itself to be miraculous for pain control Of course metal one came from reputable place and podiatrist. Advertises to help so much. Dont believe it folks cause it is a sales pitch. You have to mold it .yourself. With pain, it just aggravates. More problems to return it...your cost and trying to get to a post office when not able.

This brace did exactly what I needed it to. I am a teacher and on my feet all day. it is not uncomfortable and fits into shoes well. I an no longer tripling due to my foot dropping. BUT it broke after wearing it 6 weeks. I have ordered a replacement. I hope that it will last longer. If not I will switch to a different style.

I have dropfoot due to nerve damage. This has worked great for me. I recommend you invest in a basic elastic ankle strap ( boot straps) this will hold you ankle in place even with your step in skate shoes. Other bit of advice? Keep a thin layer of fabric between your skin and brace. Plastic braces with stick to skin sometimes and can be uncomfortable. I like the black brace as it is more discreet with my work attire and doesn't look bad outside my leggings/ skinny jeans and tights. Update 1 year later.... I am still using it, but have had to fiddle with the straps 5 or 6 times. The velcro strap doesn't want to stay adhered to the plastic. Otherwise it is still going strong with some guerrilla glue and a binder clip. Lol

I purchased this because it is black in color and has 1 wide leg strap. I love the color. It goes very well with my pants. But I should have returned it because as soon as I out my foot in it, I knew that there was a problem. Now it is too late. I thought it would adapt like my 1st AFO brace. The foot portion that comes from the heel to under the foot at the instep area is too far into the foot. I wore it today (1/11/2023) for the 1st time and couldn't wait to get back home and get it off. It rubbed through my socks to the point I was afraid of developing a blister. The strap kept loosening even though I readjusted it several times. It even slid apart where it overlapped. If there is a solution, I would love to know what that is. Otherwise, it is an expensive mistake.

I like how pliable the plastic is - still allows for good range of motion and is comfortable for long wear. Kept tripping over my foot with my old foot-up brace so I needed something with more structure/support. This was a good temporary fix while I waited for my custom brace. But if you have significant foot drop, this isn’t for you. I still alternate between this and my custom AFO (carbon fiber/much stiffer material) depending on what I’m doing.

I wish I didn’t even have to rate this item. Bought this item after my mother’s therapist recommended it, however when I received it in the mail I could immediately tell how cheaply made it is. My mother has had four strokes and the most recent strokes have left her right side completely weakened making it hard for her to keep her right foot straight when walking. This was to help stabilize her so her foot doesn’t get caught up when she’s walking forward, however this item looks as if it’s made for a child, not a grown women. The calf area is extremely narrow and small and the length of the sole itself is very small, even for a size nine according tknrh description. I will see what her therapist says and recommends once they see what it looks like on her in person, but I’m definitely considering returning this, it is most definitely not worth the price it’s set at.