CascadeDAFO – Boots for DAFOs
Boots for DAFOs
There’s no shortage of winter boots on the market, but finding a pair that fit well with AFOs can be a challenge. Here are a few tips and brand suggestions to help you through the process:
What to look for
- Wide-opening features such as a side or rear zipper, or extended tongue
- Wide toe box
- Removable insole
- Adjustable straps for ease of donning
Shopping tips
- You may want to shop without your child. Take the brace with you and try fitting it into the boot. Take the boots home for a relaxed fitting session, and return or exchange them if needed.
- For online shopping, consider ordering several brands/sizes, then return the boots that don’t work out.
AFO-friendly brands:
Butler (this is their orthotic-friendly Macaroni):
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