BREG 'BL525005 Genesis Mid-Calf Full Shell Walker, M

Good boot - great rocking motion

It’s as expected. The doctor’s office price was 348.00 because their name was on the Velcro strip.

This is the second time I’ve had to use a Berg walking cast in the past year. They sweat terribly even on the outside of the cushion it’s wet. Ugh! In both pictures the top boot is the one purchase 7 days ago and the bottom one is 3 months old. You can see the cushion is already coming apart and the bottom of the boot is already separating. The is not a reliable medical device. I asked my doctor to get me something different. I have wasted my money. Very disappointed!

I had received one of these from my orthopedist last year and it broke the day I got it. This product has been holding up much better and is giving the support my foot needs to heal. Would recommend.

It’s a really excellent product! I would pair it with an “even up” so you don’t get too sore from having different leg lengths while you’re in the boot. I love the product but I think they could make a few enhancements. Put a little more Velcro on it that completely covers the straps. The strap started to fall apart as the weeks went on. But I still love the product. That would make it even better.

This product is fantastic!! I have a larger walker, but I needed a smaller one and this one fit the bill. And the delivery service was also terrific!! It arrived early. I was very pleased.

The boat was an exact replacement of the one I had received from the doctor. Very comfortable. Good quality and durability.

The media could not be loaded. I used this boot 24-7 for just shy of 8 weeks. Broken fibula (above ankle joint), big toe and one metatarsal. I was instructed to be non-weight bearing for the first 5 weeks, transitioned to a walking boot for the last 3, and still using part-time now as I transition out of it.What I liked: It held together well - it shows very light use, the plastic didn't get dinged up, the rubber sole stayed in place and is not peeling, none of the fabric shows signs or tears or loose seams/threads. It did its job and kept my foot and ankle stabilized. It’s very adjustable. The material inside is soft and wicked moisture away from my foot. It’s mostly vented well and I never noticed any odor. The air pump on the side was a lifesaver. For the first couple of weeks after my injury it really hurt to touch or move my foot in any way, and if the straps were tight it hurt the top of my foot; but fortunately I could adjust the straps just snug enough to hold it all in place right and then use the air pump to get the correct support around my ankle. Additionally, you CANNOT use a knee scooter or crutch (like the iWALK) with a front pump without significant modifications.What I was not a fan of (but I didn't think was worth removing a star): The bottom pad has no venting and collects condensation. The first time I took off the boot and pressed on the pad, it was moist to the point where water pooled up around my finger. I started putting a washcloth between the pad and my foot just because I didn't like the idea of a wet pad under my foot or wetness just sitting there to get gross. That said, my foot never got wet because the moisture went to the bottom of that pad and the fabric of the liner wicked it away. Also, I have dogs and I've never seen any material (not clothes, furniture, or even blankets) attract dog hair like this boot did. (I know – weird, but true.) I used tape daily to remove it. I am sure that was not their design concern, but FYI.Tips: For sleeping - put a pillow case over it to keep the Velcro from snagging on your other bedding, and to keep your sheets clean. For showering - if you have to keep it on (like I did at first), the easiest solution was an 8 gallon garbage bag secured at the knee with an ace bandage (for flexibility and a good seal). The ace bandage got wet but the boot stayed completed dry every time. I bought a cover made for showering, and it was a waste of money – the bag worked better and was easier to put on.Note that I've never had to wear to wear a boot before and so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I gave this one 5 stars because I didn't have any problems with it and reading other reviews on various boots, this seems rare.