Darco Med-Surg Shoe, Medium, Men's

This med-surg shoe is fantastic! After being in a walking boot for a a stress fracture, my foot wasn’t ready for my shoes or sandals but I didn’t want to go back in the boot. This has given my foot the stability it needs and is light and comfortable and has given my food the additional care it needed to continue healing.

My regular shoe size is 6-6.5 US but I got the medium Darco med-surg shoe as that was the only size available. It was a good choice, though, because the extra length gives me some "space" between end of big toe and end of sole, and this provides some "bumper" protection. So I'd recommend getting slightly bigger than regular size. If necessary, when toe is more healed, wear some thick socks as padding/protection, and the bigger size allows room for thicker socks. The velcro closure at the ankle is great. The velcro closures over the toe area are also great, especially since there are two closures, so the fit can be made more comfortable -- tighter on the lower one and looser closer to the toe, so there is support but not too tight. The sole is hard and not giving at all, which is how it should be for a broken toe to heal. That said, it is absolutely flat, and that might cause too much pressure on the ball of your foot and also pain in the toe. Obviously, you can't have an arch or padding in this med-surg shoe because it's meant for either foot. A solution for you, the buyer, would be to place an insole w/arch support on the footbed and then position your foot on top. Overall, this med-surg shoe is terrific!

Product as expected, exactly what I needed. Very easy to put on and take off. No problems to walk in and comfortable. The fit was perfect so not much adjusting needed. I expect the shoe to last for as long as I need it. Quite satisfied with my purchase.

The size chart is off, so it's too big for my foot, and the shoe is angled really weird, so it forces my foot to turn inward at a really odd angle every step I take. I don't know if it was a used shoe, either, or if it was just poorly packaged and had some defects, but I definitely would look elsewhere if I had to buy another one.

I broke my toe 2 days ago. This shoe has been a life saver. I worked in the medical field and would fit people for post op shoes. These shoes are great quality. They are suppose to be firm for support yet slight cushion for comfort. The extra length help protect my toe from further injury. The extra length is also a good reminder to slow down and be careful.