Boxia Drop Foot Support – Class 1 AFO Brace for Flaccid Paralysis/Foot Drop | Discreet Shoe-Compatible Design, Adjustable Strap | Adult Unisex Black Medium

This is exactly as expected . Dying & supportive . Great value

Having developed foot drop from a back problem, I have used the Ossur foot up for past year, and it is a good product. However as another reviewer reported, it does become pretty saggy quickly, constantly requiring adjustment, so decided to give the Boxia a try. What a difference! so much more stable around the ankle, material a much firmer fit, although still comfortable. Also i have found the foot to ankle attachment much more stable. It is easy to secure, and adjustable by wrapping further round ankle. The foot to ankle attachment is less discreet than foot up, consisting of a hook, and what looks like a small bunjee cord??? but did not find it overly obvious - I tend to wear boots or converse, with skinny jeans and you can't really see it under laces. I have found it stays in place all day, and does not require me to keep tightening shoe laces to hold it in place. I work full time and am on my feet most of the day, and find this so comfortable. I have been wearing this daily for approx 1 month, and it's still retaining shape and tension. With the foot up, I was finding I was dragging my leg by end of day, but haven't found this with Boxia.

This is by far the best drop foot AFO I have tried. By far. It is better in terms of build quality, and it is much more effective because it allows you to pull it as tight as you need in order to pull up properly. My physio was suggesting I needed a full boot orthotic when I was wearing the Ossur, but changed her mind when she saw me walking wearing this Boxia product. I have tried the Dropstop which is 100% useless; I am thinking of using it as a cup holder in my car because it does nothing to pull up my toe. I have tried the Ossur product which (a) is of inferior design so it starts to collapse on itself after about a week which effectively renders it useless because it reduces the tension in the elastic; (b) has a fixed length elastic so cannot be pulled to your size; and (c) falls apart so it really only lasts less than a month before it needs to be replaced (expensive business 12 AFOs a year!). The Boxia product is now 2+ months old as is still like new. Also, to their discredit Ossur censor postings in the review section on their web site which means that all the reviews you read are positive. For what it's worth I have found that the Boxia product works best when worn with boots, which keeps it high up on the ankle, and when the boots have laces that extend a long way towards the toe of the shoe because you get better leverage. Aside from the positive comments on the product, £47 seems jolly expensive for what is basically some neoprene and elastic. But if you have drop foot then unfortunately you need to buy some expensive product or another, and without doubt this is the one to go for in my experience.

Absolutely does a great job

I have footdrop on my right side and have tried four different products. The Boxia is the best I have ever tried. I use the hooks to secure the band: in the 3rd eyelets in my shoe (counting from my ankle). I am not entirely comfortable with the little insert that is provided which goes under the laces. Personal preference - my method feels more secure. I first tried the hooks in the 4th eyelet but that was too tight. 3rd eyelet is perfect. Now when I lift my leg, the foot stays level ad does not drop. Brilliant. Just be aware to go slowly at first - it will take a little time to get used to the Boxia. This product is re commended by specialist orthotics departments in the NHS. I found it also helps with inversion, where my foot/ankle tilts in wards.

It's a bit more expensive than some of the other braces that are available, but a lot more flexible - because it's basically a bungee cord as opposed to a solid strap like a lot of the cheaper models, it gives you just the amount of balance between supporting your foot while allowing you to flex and engage as you move. It's also easy to unhook the support if you're sitting down (so for me, when I'm at my desk at work, I unhook, but if I'm going further, I slip the elastic back over the hooks). The only downside is that it needs shoes with laces, although there is an adaptor for barefoot - though I haven't got that, I'm just sticking with the shoe version for now. (Maybe in summer, if I'm still using it by then....) The only downside I've found is the padded support at the top of the foot (that sits roughly where the tongue of the shoe is) can press into my foot causing a little bit of discomfot. It's only mild, though, and I've discovered that as long as I make sure the tongue of my shoe goes underneath the ankle part of the brace, that gives me enough padding to be comfortable. As for fit, I was on the edge between medium and large - I went for large, and I'm glad I did - it can be worn underneath my work trousers, but if I want to quickly bung it on to take the dog out, it's just as easy to strap it over the top of my jeans (which is actually more comfortable, and also helps with that pressure feeling at the top of my foot. (Also, I've since changed the position of the s hooks since I took this photo. I now have them further to the front of the shoe. It's important to mess about with it and find the right position for you.

This is comfortable to wear and works so well. My husband is now walking with confidence. It has made a tremendous difference difference to the quality of his life.

Works well, but instructions very small print and photos not self evident