The Darco® HeelWedge™ Post-Op Shoe is clinically proven to reduce heel pressure, promoting faster healing after surgery, trauma, or when treating wounds and ulcers on the heel. Designed to shift weight away from the heel to the midfoot and forefoot, this shoe effectively offloads pressure, ensuring superior support and comfort during recovery. With a secure ankle strap and a square toe design for added protection, the HeelWedge™ is ideal for those needing heel relief without sacrificing mobility.
Key Features:
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Clinically Proven Heel Off-Loading: Shifts body weight to the midfoot and forefoot, reducing heel pressure by over 26%, promoting faster healing after surgery, trauma, or for wounds and ulcerations on the heel.
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Square Toe Design: Acts as a bumper to protect the toes and provides a universal left/right fit, ensuring greater comfort and protection.
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Secure Fit with Ankle Strap: The adjustable ankle strap helps seat the foot firmly in place, reducing heel slippage and eliminating friction, enhancing overall stability during wear.
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Removable Forefoot Closure: Provides extra security while eliminating uncomfortable buckle pressure, offering ease of adjustment.
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Comfortable, Customizable Insole: Features twice the padding of standard insoles, with the ability to modify the insole as needed for additional comfort or off-loading.
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Zoned Outsole with Enhanced Traction: The outsole is designed with an aggressive tread pattern under the midfoot, providing the traction you need in the areas that matter most for safe mobility.
Ideal for:
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Post-surgical recovery, especially for procedures affecting the heel
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Heel wounds and ulcerations requiring pressure off-loading
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Trauma recovery where heel support and protection are critical
Sizing:
- See sizing guide image
- Available in multiple sizes for a universal left/right fit
