Watched someone close to me struggle with foot drop — ended up building something for it, sharing here in case it helps
Hi everyone. Quick disclosure up front since it matters: I'm the person selling this, so this isn't a random recommendation, it's me sharing something I made. Mods, totally fine to remove if this isn't allowed here — just let me know.
Someone close to me deals with foot drop, and watching them go through trial and error with braces that were either too bulky to wear with normal shoes, or too flimsy to actually do their job, is honestly what pushed me to look into this more seriously. That frustration is the reason this exists.
What I ended up putting together:
- Low-profile enough to fit under regular shoes, not just orthopedic ones
- Adjustable, works for either foot, sizes S-XL
- 30-day return/refund — if it doesn't work for your situation, you're not stuck with it, and we won't make you jump through hoops
I'm not a doctor or PT, so I can't speak to what's medically right for your specific situation — just sharing because I know how hard it can be to find something that actually fits well and doesn't feel like a hassle to wear every day. Happy to answer honest questions about sizing or how it compares to other options if that's useful to anyone here.
Link: https://strivanahub.com/products/strivana-afo-foot-drop-support-brace-1