Tenbon Ankle Support Drop Foot Brace Orthosis - Comfort Cushioned Adjustable Wrap Compression For Improved Walking Gait, Prevents Cramps Ankle Sprains (Black)

I am so happy I found this product. I am 37 years old and extremely active. I work full time, and have a 3 year old and a 1 year old to keep up with. I had an accident last year resulting in a lower back herniated disc, and 2 back surgeries last summer. I woke up from the second back surgery with severe foot drop. I am doing so much better overall, but the foot drop has been improving incredibly slowly. I hated the clunky, uncomfortable, and expensive AFO I got at the hospital from day one. I ordered the Saebo Step (also expensive) a few months ago and it was working well, but I was frustrated because it only works with a limited number of shoes (you need to put special screws in your shoes, which are not easy to rotate to other shoes, and are expensive to keep ordering). So on a whim I decided to order this brace, feeling like there was a small chance this inexpensive brace would work well. I am so happy to report that it is working great for me. I can wear it under my jeans, it is soft and comfortable on my ankle (more comfortable than my other braces), and most importantly, it lifts my foot enough that I can walk on any terrain, for miles. I just took a trip and logged 16,000 steps on my Fitbit in one day, wearing this brace all day. I've read all the reviews for this brace, and it looks like it doesn't work for some people. I think if you're curious if this would work for you, give it a try, because you may be like me and it will work perfectly. I also should say that I've found a double loop works best for me (you can kind of see in the picture). To everyone dealing with foot drop, I feel your pain, because this ailment is super annoying. I hope this product works as well for you as it does for me.

I have moderate foot-drop on my left foot resulting from a herniated disk in my back damaging the nerves that I use to lift my foot, lift my toes. I can curl down my foot and toes but I cannot lift them. This means when walking my left foot can drag, and I can stumble and fall further injuring my back. I've tried a variety of expensive medically-provided braces as well as a couple other types from amazon. This one keeps my toes in the proper configuration when walking such that they do not drag and I do not stumble - I even tried dragging my toes and it was difficult to accomplish when wearing the brace. It is simple, light weight, and works to prevent foot-drop. Normally my foot drops down, and also to the left, with the brace on I can walk normally, and I don't have to lift my foot higher than normal to avoid obstructions when wearing the brace, I can just walk as normal. I do feel like it will cause sweating where it touches the skin, which is reasonable considering the benefit. I have only tried it using one shoe with laces, I have not tried it with other shoes, I figure it will take some minor adjusting for each shoe type since I use regular tennis shoes sometimes, trail runners other times. It will not work with a hiking boot probably as there is no room for the ankle portion of the brace, but low-rise hiking shoes should be fine too. I can't wait to get back to the trails now that I feel safer and less likely to stumble and fall.

I have a progressive tibial muscle condition that has resulted in foot drop of both feet. I had difficulty with walking more than a short distance without tripping or losing balance. I had tried quite a few AFO devices which helped somewhat, but I could not wear them for more than an hour or so due to the pain associated with additional material within my shoes. When I discovered the Tenbon ankle support Orthosis, I immediately ordered a pair just to see if it would provide the help I needed without the associated pain of the other products. When I first tried them, I was highly impressed with experience of being able to walk for extended periods without the fear of tripping and as importantly without pain. Their product captures all the features that I would have suggested to solve the foot drop issue. Since purchasing them, I have counted on them constantly and put them on as a normal part of putting on my shoes. The only deficiency I have encountered over the my three month usage is that they need to be strengthed to increase their durability. One of the vertical straps had its buckle broken by stress on the small latch pin. After replacing the strap with one from another purchased orthosis, I had another issue with the plastic insert on the ankle wrap also breaking. My summary at this point is that the device is a highly useful product that is very close to a perfect solution for individuals suffering from the disability of foot drop due to a range of conditions.

Perfect fit for size sneakers, good to have if you have foot drop it helps me with my foot drop... Very supportive it's easy to use

I normally wear a pair of Ottobok's. They are helpful but I feel like they are a little to restrictive and causing me to lose muscle in some areas. They also look like AFO's. Tall and black. Very noticeable. I was going to the beach for vacation and wanted something a little more discrete. The TENBONs were great and I have continued to prefer to wear them daily!!!!! I did have to make one modification. The Velcro straps that go down to the shoe laces is not nearly strong enough. I replaced it with about 16 inches of double sided black Velcro. I made it into a 4 inch loop. This way it loops around 2 or more times. It hold great. Would I buy them again?? I would and I just did. I will have them in 2 days. Yeah!

Works great for drop foot. Helps you walk better. Highly recommend

It does not have a buckle. It is velcro. Velcro seems to wear out.

If you have drop foot and you wear a traditional brace I tried this and I was amazed at well it worked. I will be buying a couple more so I can switch shoes easily.

Definitely helps and it’s a lot cheaper than what the orthopedic surgeon suggested as an alternative Recommended by physio.

This brace works amazing so so happy I bought it. I have drop foot & am now able to wear sandals again!!!

Hard to put on without help and velcro not the best. Not the best quality.

Comfortable to wear

This does the job it needs to do. It’s relatively comfortable, as braces go, and holds the foot up to help prevent tripping and or spraining of ankle.