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Foot Defender®

19 total reviews

Protective Boot for Foot Wounds

Regular price $175.00
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FULFILLMENT THROUGH INSURANCE

The wait is over! You may now be able to get all, or most of your Foot Defender purchase covered by insurance! Click the button below to be taken to a safe, secure Prism form to get the process started and begin your healing journey!

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Heal faster with style wearing the enhanced technology of Foot Defender, clinically proven to offload 50% more pressure from the foot than any other protective boot on the market. 

  • Protects foot wounds unlike any other diabetic shoe or medical walking boot
  • Ultra comfortable, easy-to-use shoe-like design with style patients will want to wear
  • Risk-free purchase and Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy for manufacturer's defects

MAXIMUM IMPACT ABSORPTION FOR FASTER WOUND HEALING

Every component of the Foot Defender has been the focus of rigorous engineering and testing. It has been meticulously designed for faster wound healing, helping you to stay on your feet and keep moving.

How Foot Defender Helps Treat and Protect Wounds

Foot Defender is a protective boot designed to decrease the forces applied to the foot and ankle when walking or standing. It provides a superior offloading of the foot to assist in wound healing.

Foot Defender is the best of biomechanical engineering, modern footwear design, and patented manufacturing techniques. Using state of the art textiles, advanced engineering, and proprietary materials for force reduction and impact attenuation, Foot Defender provides an enhanced protective environment for foot wounds. Foot Defender is the easy to use, stylish device that people want to wear.

Treats & Protects

Foot Defender is the first and only protective boot built from the ground up to specifically address the most complex foot care issue: diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) treatment. It is designed specifically to reduce force on the bottom of the foot with enhanced technology proven to offload more pressure than its competitors. In clinical studies for DFU patients, Foot Defender alleviates average contact pressure across the foot by up to 50% as compared to other protective boots on the market.

Other Orthopedic Uses

Foot Defender also shortens the recovery duration for fractures and other foot traumas that require force and pressure reduction to allow for healing, including non displaced fractures, stress fracture, sprains, ligament injuries, contusions, post surgical needs, and growth plate injuries.

  Men’s Sizes Women’s Sizes
Small 5-7 7-9
Medium 7.5-9.5 9.5-11.5
Large 10-12.5 12-14
XL 13-15
Dimensions (S): 11" x 4.75' x 12"
Weight (S): 2lbs. 3oz.
Dimensions (M): 12" x 5" x 12.5"
Weight (M): 2lbs. 7oz.
Dimensions (L): 13" x 5.25" x 13.25"
Material : Foot Defender has been meticulously designed for faster healing. Every component has been the focus of rigorous engineering and testing, from the custom-engineered front brace to to the low-profile, abrasion resistant outsole. The proprietary insole is made with Absorbium® for maximum impact absorption as well as low friction, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial materials.
User Manual
Foot Defender User Manual Download
Quick Fit Guide
Foot Defender Quick Fit Guide Download

The Science behind Foot Defender

How to wear Foot Defender

Foot Defender founder Dr Jason Hanft, and designer Michael DiTullo on CBS on America By Design

Customer Reviews

Based on 19 reviews
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John Greenhalgh
No return?

This boot was too painful to wear and the company has not responded to requests for a return goods authorization.

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wayne ingram
No boot no answers

Reached out to foot defender and better trucks trying to find my boots and still no answer. Better Trucks tracking number showed the boot made it to Bridgeton,Mo on September 9 but that's all I can find. Today is the September 21 and Bridgeton,MO is about 10 miles from me and still no boot.

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Robert Marello
They are great

These guys are very good at what they do. helped me a lot

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Josefina Hernandez
Defender boot

The description in the website is not accurate I thought it was going to be strong to help me with my fractured toes and open wound but it was way to heavy that I can’t even keep my balance standing up it really looks good and it was a bummer since I have to wear something like that for 6 weeks and I really like it too bad it didn’t work but if in the future you come up with something similar and lighter for someone with arthritis and broken bones let me k know

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BS

So far I like the boot. I still trying to figure some things out but it is far more comfortable than others I’ve tried. More costly to. But if it helps it’ll be worth it.

Risk-free purchase with 100% refund if returned in the first 14 days after purchase. A Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy for manufacturing defects also applies.

DEFEND WHAT MATTERS

Defender was created to protect people, pure and simple. We think of people first - understanding their problems, their pains, and any barriers to their healing to deliver relief, comfort, and healing for a better quality of life.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • CAN FOOT DEFENDER BE WORN ON EITHER FOOT?

    Yes! Foot Defender was designed to be worn on either the left or right foot.

  • HOW DO I PUT ON MY FOOT DEFENDER AND ADJUST IT?

    Foot defender is easy to put on, take off, and adjust. Written instructions for the use of Foot Defender can be found HERE and a walkthrough video in how to use Foot Defender can be viewed HERE.

  • HOW DO I CLEAN MY FOOT DEFENDER?

    You can keep your Foot Defender clean by using a baby wipe or a disinfecting wipe. Let it air-dry before wearing it again.

  • SHOULD I WEAR A SOCK WITH MY FOOT DEFENDER?

    Yes, always wear your Foot Defender with a sock and/or compression bandage, as instructed by your healthcare provider.

  • WHAT DO I WEAR ON MY OTHER FOOT WHEN I WEAR MY FOOT DEFENDER?

    Wear a running shoe on your other foot. This will help to keep your feet as evenly balanced as possible.

  • HOW LONG CAN I WEAR MY FOOT DEFENDER?

    The length of time people wear Foot Defender is different from person to person. Your healthcare provider will decide what’s best for you. Please follow their instructions. It is important to wear it until you’re told to stop, even if you’re noticing improvements.

  • HOW DO I CLEAN MY FOOT DEFENDER?

    You can keep your Foot Defender clean by using a baby wipe or a disinfecting wipe. Let it air-dry before wearing it again.

  • IS FOOT DEFENDER AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES?

    Yes, Foot Defender is available in small, medium, and large sizes. See the helpful sizing chart HERE

  • DOES FOOT DEFENDER QUALIFY FOR INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT?

    Yes, Foot Defender is covered under insurance plans. But plans and coverage may vary. To learn more about coverage under your plan, please contact your insurance company.
    *Foot Defender is PDAC Approved Code L4361, which is covered by insurance in every state.

  • WHERE CAN I BUY FOOT DEFENDER?

    Anyone can purchase Foot Defender HERE.

    Medical Professionals can set up a pro account HERE and have exclusive access to wholesale pricing. Foot Defender can be purchased through an authorized medical sales representative or a DME supplier in the U.S.

  • HOW MUCH DOES MY FOOT DEFENDER WEIGH?

    Foot Defender is lightweight, sturdy, and durable. The weight varies slightly by size.

    Foot Defender - Small weighs 2lbs. 3oz. 
    Foot Defender - Medium weighs 2lbs. 7oz. 
    Foot Defender - Large weighs 2lbs. 11oz.

  • CAN FOOT DEFENDER BE USED FOR ORTHOPEDIC ISSUES, SUCH AS SPRAINS AND FRACTURES?

    Yes, Foot Defender is usable for other types of injuries, too. Ask your provider if it can be helpful for you. 

  • DEALING WITH A HEEL WOUND?

    Consider adding the Heel Defender to your current off-loading solution or to your Foot Defender for additional offloading! For use in heel wounds, lift up the insole of the Foot Defender and place the correct size comfort Heel Defender under the insole, and replace the insole in the Foot Defender.

  • CAN I DRIVE WHILE WEARING MY FOOT DEFENDER?

    Yes, you can drive while wearing Foot Defender.

  • WHY DOES FOOT DEFENDER LOOK LIKE A SNEAKER OR COURT SHOE?

    Foot Defender was designed from the ground up to be different from other healing devices. It’s made with performance sports materials used in high-end sneakers. 

    Its award-winning design also makes it more comfortable, easier to adjust, and put on and take off, than other healing devices. And because Foot Defender looks better, feels better, and works better — you’ll have increased wear time and improvements in healing.

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