I only ordered this because a scheduled surgery was going to prevent me from wrapping the 3 inch velcro attach to my expensive carbon fiber AFO around my calf until an incision healed. I am VERY pleasantly surprised that it works very well! It is well made and sturdy. The ability to reposition the cord that attaches to your shoe really does effect how much lift there is. It is reasonably comfortable, depending on how much tension you put on the ankle wrap and the attachment cord. I really like that I can trade off when my other AFO gets just too wearing. I don't think this gives the lateral support a traditional AFO does, but then it doesn't purport to. It does what it says it will - lifts your foot so it you are careful with your gate and stand straight when you walk, your foot should clear.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]