For someone that has had a triple arthrodesis, a second metatarsal fusion, and a collapsing ankle joint, all on the right foot, I have come to believe there was very little to nothing that could be done to help alleviate the pain and aid in movement. I bought the athletic version of the brace and am very surprised so far. It has aided in taking away a lot of the stress on the foot as I walk. I have spent thousands of dollars on various braces, wraps and / or anything else I thought would help. It's not a cheap brace to buy, but it's not a cheap brace either. It does have a few flaws like the top "bridge" strap digs into the bone because you HAVE to pull it tight or it won't work and the bottom "arch" strap is already showing wear because that touches the ground with each step. If the arch strap breaks, the brace is useless so time will tell if the cost of the brace is equal to the time it can be used. The arch strap should be warrantied for the life (currently a 365 day warranty) because of its location. It is a good brace, better than most any I've tied in the past but time will tell on how it holds up vs. price.
