What shoes should you wear with a walking boot?
What shoes should you wear with a walking boot?
The most important thing to do in order to wear a walking boot comfortably is to ensure that you are wearing a shoe of the same height on the opposite foot. A running shoe often works well if it has a higher heel than forefoot.
What do you wear with a walking boot?
Wear A Sock Liner This extra cushioning will ensure you are in less pain and discomfort even if you walk with your walking boot on all day. You can use many different sock liners, but choosing one that fits your boot and conforms to your foot is best.
Should I keep my walking boot on all day?
If supplied, wear the boot for comfort and use crutches when walking. It is ok to take the boot off at night, when resting at home and to wash. Regularly perform the exercises below to get your movement back.
How do I transition from walking boot to shoe?
We usually recommend placing a heel raise inside a cushioned running shoe when Transition From Walking boots as there is a high stack on a walker boot. We recommend walking indoors for the first week and then 10-15minutes outside as pain allows.
Is it OK to walk in a walking boot?
In general, as long as you have crutches or a knee scooter, you can walk as much as you need to in a walking boot. But your options of where you can walk, and what else you can do while walking, are very limited. This is because your upper body isn’t used to carry your body weight.
How long should you walk with a walking boot?
Overview. Walking boots protect broken bones and other injuries of the lower leg, ankle, or foot. They prevent more damage and help the area heal. Your doctor may have you use a boot for 1 to 6 weeks.
