Aircast SP Walker

“So much better than plaster cast”

Reviewed by Anonymous on 21 July 2009

After 3 changes of plaster cast in first 10 days for metatarsal fractures, my left lower leg had shrunk even more.
Hot, uncomfortable, loss of sleep, considering hypnotherapy for my increasing plaster psychosis, it was now appearing only to fuse my ankle joint, no way I was going to have another. Only then remembered Wayne Rooney having a boot, and I'm a health care professional and football fan! Researched it and persuaded a colleague to remove plaster cast and spent the next 4 1/2 weeks in the Aircast SP.
BRILLIANT!!!!. Almost the best money I have ever spent. Weirdly no-one in the orthopaedic out patients said a thing.
Comfortable, supportive, protective and you can take front off to ventilate when resting. Wish i had thought of it sooner.

“Very protective and comfortable, an excellent choice.”

Reviewed by Anonymous on 11 June 2009

I have a fifth metetarsal stress fracture, but it's essential I keep at work. The high level of swelling meant I was offered a walking cast rather than a plaster cast by the hospital so I came home with a Darco brace which was initially comfortable but didn't seem to keep the foot in one place - a bit too much room to move around. This meant the foot became increasingly painful as the day progressed. I bought the Aircast from physioroom with confidence as I had the return guarantee if it was not suitable. This boot is FAR superior to the Darco. Firstly the Aircast cushions the base of the foot far more efficiently than the Darco, the rest of the padding is also far more comfortable. Once the top plate is in place the foot feels well protected from knocks and the foot is secure, not sliding around the boot. The air cushions inflate to keep the ankle immobile which (while not necessary from my point of view with no ankle injury) helps to keep the whole foot securely in place in the boot. The SP Walker has a better base shape, and feels more solid when walking. As I'm trying to keep my weight off the outside of the foot the rest of the foot was taking more strain, this boot seems to prevent the problems caused by this to a greater extent.

It's not a cheap option, but if like me you want the added security, comfort and protection I have no hesitation in recommending it.