iWALK3.0 – The Original Hands Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters - iWALK Replaces Crutches for Adults - Peg Leg Crutch For Lower Leg Injuries - See All Qualifications for Use - Not for Elderly or Balance Impaired
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- BETTER THAN CRUTCHES OR KNEE SCOOTERS: With the iWalk3.0 hands free crutch you can do your normal daily activities, including stairs. The iWALK knee crutch frees you from the limitations of leg crutches or knee scooters. Only buy AFTER you confirm you meet ALL the QUALIFICATIONS FOR USE (keep reading).
- WHO ITS FOR (AND NOT FOR) NOT RECOMMENDED for ELDERLY persons, anyone with BALANCE or STRENGTH LIMITATIONS, or anyone SIGNIFICANTLY OVERWEIGHT. iWALK crutch is ideal for HEALTHY, MOTIVATED adults who want to stay mobile during recovery of foot surgery, foot injury, ankle injury or other lower leg injury, and that meet the QUALIFICATIONS for USE (see listing).
- WILL IT FIT YOU? HEIGHT? WEIGHT? BALANCE? : HEIGHT - Between 52 - 62 / PHYSIQUE In good condition or better, NOT excessively overweight / AGE 55 or younger / BALANCE - average or better / HIGHLY MOTIVATED to invest time in learning to adapt. If you do not meet all of these Qualifications for Use, iWALK will not work for you.
- STAY ACTIVE AND HANDS-FREE: Mastering the iWALK crutch takes just 1-3 days. This hands free crutch lets you remain functional and maintain your lifestyle during recovery from foot surgery, foot injury, ankle injury or other lower leg injury.
- GAME CHANGER: A proven alternative to crutches and knee scooters iWALK3.0 keeps you upright, mobile, and hands-free indoors, outdoors and on stairs or uneven terrain. Stay independent and maintain your normal routine during recovery.
- THERES A LEARNING CURVE: You may walk a bit slower at first but you will learn quickly. Also, initial discomfort is not uncommon, as with any new activity before full adaptation. Once you adapt fully, iWALK crutch is a huge improvement over traditional crutches or knee scooters. If you need help our personalized technical support will guide you every step of the way.
- FREE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND WARRANTY: Every purchase includes personalized tech support and full warranty coverage, ensuring that you have everything you need for a safe and comfortable experience. Illustrated assembly instructions and lnks to instructional videos for fitting and first time use are in the box. Were here for you.
- SAFETY FIRST - Falls while using any mobility device can happen. For your protection, do not use iWALK when balance is impaired, if using medication or alcohol, in unsuitable terrain or environments, or if you do not meet all the Qualifications for Use.
Brand: iWALKFree
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Specific Uses For Product: Lower leg injuries such as foot and ankle fractures and sprains, Achilles rupture, tibia and fibula fractures. User must meet Qualifications for Use. See more
Use for: Leg
Age Range (Description): Adult
Brand Name: iWALKFree
Age Range Description: Adult
Number of Items: 1
Model Name: iWALK3.0
Model Number: iWALK3.0 Hands Free Knee Crutch
Manufacturer: iWALKFree, Inc.
UPC: 860002590813
Part Number: HFC20001BK-Parent CA
Manufacturer Contact Information: iWALKFree, Inc., 130 N Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803, Tel. , email
Included Components: Comes unassembled, assembles without tools, watch instructional video before you start assembly.
Specific Uses For Product: Lower leg injuries such as foot and ankle fractures and sprains, Achilles rupture, tibia and fibula fractures. User must meet Qualifications for Use.
Target Use Body Part: Leg
Sport Type: Walking
Special Features: Adjustable, Customizable, Hands Free Mobility, Lightweight
Closure Type: Buckle
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Item Weight: 5.2 Pounds
Item Dimensions: 16.3 x 5.5 x 8 inches
Color: Black and Blue
Material: Aluminum
Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
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If you have an injury where you can not put weight on a foot & you are determined to remain independent - there is nothing else out there like this. About 10 days ago I broke my heel & needed emergency surgery. The common mobility aid choices out there are crutches, walker, knee scooter, & IWalk 3.0 as of this time. First, in order to use this, you have to be somewhat agile, have decent balance, be on decent shape, & be determined to be independent. If that describes you, I will tell you why this product is the best choice out there. If you are happy sitting around all day & having everything done for you, then you may want to skip this product. There is a small learning curve & you have to be determined to get over that hump & make it work for you. I was d/c from hospital with a walker & had crutches at home. Both of those things require you to hop & you are very limited the distance you can go & where you can go. Steps on those - basically forget it. I’m a 51 yo male in pretty decent shape, but not an athlete. Before my injury I regularly walked ~ 7 miles a few days a week for exercise. I received the IWalk, put it together, & carefully paid attention to the adjustments & the correct way to do them. It’s fairly easy to put together (easier than a knee scooter) & it’s critical you set it up correctly. I also purchased a knee scooter at the same time. I watched the videos & learned a bit about it before using. One thing I’d like to say is the manufacturer mentions you need to be able to balance on 1 foot for 30 seconds to use the IWalk. I didn’t find that anywhere near true. I didn’t attempt it, but I really doubt I could consistently balance on 1 foot unassisted for 30 seconds. I could probably do 10 seconds, or whatever any normal person could do. This is no way made using the IWalk more difficult. Once I strapped it on, it was pretty intuitive. I could right away take steps unassisted. There is a space on the crutch to rest your hand on the side your foot is injured. This is important. While you can use it hands free, just regularly walking around it’s easier (& safer) to slightly “lift” the crutch with your hand and you step forward with it. If you don’t do this & are not paying attention, every once in a while you will misjudge lifting the crutch & the super sticky rubber foot will catch the ground as you left off & cause a “stutter” - like you you stepped on a shoe lace. This is easily avoided my either paying close attention when hands free or simply slightly lifting the crutch as you walk with your hand. There are 3 straps that hold this crutch to your leg. You want them TIGHT. Obviously, not cutting off your circulation, but tight enough that the crutch is one with your leg. A loose crutch can also cause this “stutter”. I will tell you in 10 days I have used this crutch heavily on all types of surfaces: uneven pavement, grass, steps, curbs, wet ground, etc & have not fell once. Once you master it, it will allow you to basically do anything you can do prior to your injury - it just takes longer. If done as directed, you can easily go up & down steps (with a railing). Low curbs can be done without holding on to anything & high curbs can be done with the aid of a can on holding on to something. If you’ve watched the videos, you can see all the things people can do with this crutch. They are 100% accurate. You just have to put in a little time to master it. The reason I sent the knee scooter back was it’s useless for stairs & it’s a big footprint so turning around is slow. The IWalk fixes all that. I was able to walk 2.25 miles around my neighborhood unassisted with just the crutch (see photo). I am able to easily get in & out of my truck, drive alone, & go places alone with the crutch (left foot injury). A small car may be more effort - but it’s certainly doable. You just get in your vehicle leaving the crutch leg hanging out & unstrap it while sitting on the seat, the place it it the vehicle. Once you’ve arrived you install it the reverse & you are free to go. I’ve been to the supermarket, post office, UPS store, convenience store, gas station, etc - all unassisted doing any normal activity with the crutch. You can stand alone unassisted (like waiting in line) once you master it. In fact, I even packed up my scooter in the huge box it came in, walked it out to my truck, placed it in the back seat, & walked into the UPS store carrying the scooter box using the IWalk. All unassisted. Once I realized with the IWalk can do - I knew the scooter was useless to me & going back to return. Ok, so some realistic advice. Some people short the IWalk because they say it’s a lot to take on & off. Well, I found if you are just going to the bathroom or something, you really just need to fasten the middle strap. It’s probably not the best idea, but I’ve even used it with no straps just to go a short distance. Again, I have not fell once. The crutch is built very well for the price point - it’s actually pretty brilliant. Honestly, working in the medical field, this thing could sell for 10x as much & still be worth it. It’s the only solution that allows you to do everything you did prior, it’s just slower & you need to take a bit more care. You just have to be motivated to do it. The more you use it, the easier it gets. The foot is a super grippy type rubber. Stickier than a sneaker. It really does not slide even on a wet surface. I use this to get in & out of a walk on shower very carefully with no problems. Surprisingly, even after being on your feet for a very long time(hours) my knee & shin was a little fatigued - but did not hurt. More like I needed a rest. I have yet to have any hip issues with it. Some tips: 1. Adjust & tighten everything correctly. Watch all the videos & pay attention. 2. Keep your eye on the ground in front of you & on the crutch foot. This helps a lot. Use a cane or a crutch to help the first time you use it to get the hang of it. 3. The straps have 2 adjustments - a long term & a short term cinch strap that allows you to get in & out of the crutch quick. Once you get the “long term” adjustment correctly- sew that part of the strap in that position. It does tend to loosen up over time & it’s a lot quicker if you don’t have to keep tightening that adjustment & the quick adjustment. 4. Periodically check everything on the crutch is tight. There are a few screws on the foot, the hip adjustment, & a clamp on the ankle part that can come loose. Just check them every 2 days or so. 5. As the directions say, make the hip adjustment high, it’s more stable. 6. Always hold on to something going up & down a curb or steps. I’ve learned to negate this on a high curb using a cane. Going down steps backwards is easier, especially if it’s many steps. 7. If you are on any type of uneven terrain - make very small steps. The smaller the steps the more in control you are. I was even able to go up a big muddy grass hill ok doing this. 8. Don’t swing doors & car doors behind you to close them. Turn around & close the door facing it. This makes it so you will now swing the door shut on your bad foot. 9. Only use hands free if you need to. Otherwise, hold the built in handle as I described before when making steps as a habit. Again, this thing is really a game changer. You just have to master it & take your time. 11/23/23 ******************* Below is an update/ edit. It’s now about 7 weeks I’ve been using the iWalk. I’ve used it quite extensively. In fact, I’ve been on it at work 8 hours without sitting down once. I’ve walked 4+ miles non stop with it. I’ve brought it on vacation to a tropical area outside the country where the temperature was 100 degrees F & the humidity is very high. I’ve worn it on the beach. It’s been exposed to salt water. I’ve walked on cobblestone streets, high curbs, wet sand, grass, dirt/mud, wet floors / wet cement / wet asphalt, & almost anything else that is out there. I’ve got it soaking wet from being caught in the rain. It’s been on 4 airplanes & through security at multiple airports. It’s literally been dropped & thrown all over many times. I hope the manufacturer of iWalk reads this - I have a few things that I think may be helpful…. 1. The knee / shin pad story… I’ve spent hours standing / walking with the iWalk without sitting or taking it off. I wore out the original knee pad ~ 2 weeks. The pad is foam & the foam compresses & doesn’t relax; providing significantly less “cushion”. This makes it feel like you are kneeling on hard plastic & makes a huge difference in the comfort experience & length of time you can use the crutch consecutively. Hours can go to minutes once the foam pad is worn out. I used it (too much) with the worn out foam pad & eventually got a pressure blister + significant soreness on my knee / shin before a new one arrived. The new pad helped, but we are dealing with dense foam that is about 1” thick if that. Even with the new pad, I already caused some topical soft tissue injury to my knee & shin from overuse of the crutch with worn out pad - so it still hurt even with the new pad. However, I did find a solution. The solution is to trace out the original knee/shin pad from the iWalk w/ 4” memory foam, cut it out, and use it as a “buffer pad” between your shin/leg & the stock iWalk pad. I happened to have an old memory foam mattress topper - which works perfect. You can likely buy 4” memory foam on Amazon, or bite the bullet & buy the smallest 4” memory foam mattress topper you can find - then you can make additional pads. You simply sit your new memory foam buffer pad on top of the stock iWalk pad & affix it with 2 loops of quality medical tape going around the whole iWalk knee platform. You want the tape to slightly compress the foam just enough to hold it in place. This makes it much easier than having your new foam “buffer pad” fall off every time you remove the iWalk. iWalk needs to provide a pad like this or offer explicit instructions on making one. It makes a night & day difference. Even with prior knee/shin irritation I can again use iWalk several hours continuously comfortably. I feel like the iWalk is priced very reasonably. I think they should raise the price & provide a pad like this & another stock type pad stock with the crutch. You need 2 pads for extended use. One dense core & one very open core that can compress a lot (memory foam). This provided a comfortable interface for your leg & the crutch. For light use the stock pad is sufficient until it wears out. My iWalk has seen rain, high humidity, & high temperatures. The few tiny Velcro circle pieces that retain the foam knee pad to the knee platform became unglued on the pad and the crutch after a lot of use & moisture. I was able to re-glue the Velcro w/ Krazy Glue - bit a few wer lost. I feel iWalk could make a huge improvement by securing the pad with a much larger strip of Velcro & either improving the adhesive or providing replacement pre-cut pieces of self adhering Velcro with the crutch & charging you a few & more $. I fixed this by using Krazy Glue to adhere additional Velcro to the pad & knee platform. I lost one of the 3 foam strips that pad between your upper thigh/hip area & the crutch from the adhesive failing. I again cut out a piece of memory foam affixed it with glue this time. iWalk does sell replacements. However, memory foam is much thicker & provides much better comfort to the upper thigh. I feel iWalk could benefit by providing a thicker foam here (maybe 1”) & providing an additional set with the original purchase. It could only cost a few $ more & iWalk is so inexpensive for what it is a slight price increase wouldn’t hurt. Also, if you are in a long boot this will interfere with the iWalk knee platform. It can cause discomfort - especially if the boot has protrusions in the front. The solution is to use 4” memory foam as needed on the platform to shim/raise the boot so the protrusions aren’t hitting the knee platform. You will have to experiment. A short boot does not contact the crutch - so no problem there. I’d recommend a short boot with iWalk if possible. 2. The fasteners… There are many threaded fasteners that hold the crutch together. They do come loose with significant use. Theoretically, one could come out causing a fall. I’m sure iWalk tells you to re-check them periodically. I found that applying Loctite to the threads & making them as tight as possible by hand once you are happy with your adjustments will keep them tight long term. Also, there are plastic/metal cotter pin like “c-clips”at some of the adjustment points. I found extensive bumping around could possibly knock one out if you hit it just right. This isn’t a design issue, I feel like the design is adequate & good. Just as a precaution, I recommend wrapping them in electrical tape so they can not become unfastened no possible way by accident - especially the “c-clip” that’s in a blue plastic retainer “cage” that holds lowest main pole height/leg adjustment. The plastic retainer cage did come unclipped on its own somehow a few times & started to get a little mangled. Realizing loosing/damaging one of these clips means I’d loose my mobility until I got a replacement - I wrapped them all in tape to avoid any possibility of this happening. In a perfect world IWalk could re-design that lowest “c-clip” retainer cage somehow so it doesn’t use plastic; however I feel the current design is not a major issue. 3. The squeak… After a while the crutch will squeak. It’s not picky - but you will find it annoying. 95% of the noise comes from where the lowest pole goes into the plastic foot assembly. You can simply add oil around the lowest perimeter of the pole & it will sink into the plastic foot & stop the noise. It lasts about a week - then repeat. —— > Other than the foam pad(s), nothing on the crutch has failed after extensive use. The rubber “sneaker” tread is getting worn out, but they sell replacements. Walking on wet / slippery surfaces is almost as doable as doing the same with 2 feet as long as you are aware the surface is line that. If you are daring you can go up & down high curbs without assistance or holding on to anything once you get the hang of it. Steps will need a railing to go down forwards, or at least a wall to stabilize yourself to go down backwards. Backwards is better, depending what side your injury is & what side railing is on. Safely carrying multiple heavy bags or picking up heavy items is doable. It’s a good idea to keep your eye on the crutch foot if possible when walking. Small steps make it much safer over any uneven terrain. It’s a very good product that allows you to do about anything someone could do with 2 good feet. The only real area it could use some refinement is the knee pad.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023 by SwanicYouth
I bought this after my second foot surgery. For my first surgery I was 4 weeks non-weight bearing and I used a scooter exclusively. For the second surgery I was six weeks non-weight bearing and decided to get BOTH a scooter and the iWALK. Below are my thoughts on the iWALK generally, and my thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of it compared to the scooter. GENERAL THOUGHTS ON iWALK The bottom line is that I was surprised by how well this product worked, especially for the price. I thought I would feel unsteady while using it, and was frankly kind of scared of it. As soon as I put it on, I could feel how stable it was. I was walking in no time and it allowed me to do things around the house that I never could have done otherwise. I even hosted a rather large dumpling making party and spent most of the evening on my feet with the iWALK making dumplings. Here are some thoughts by category: Assembly: I found that the assembly of the iWALK was not exceptionally difficult WITH the assistance of the video. (I had read about the video from other reviews and found it on the internet. There might be more than one out there, but I watched the series of videos on YouTube by Ability Gear with the British narrator.). I'm not sure I could have gotten the thing together without the video. I did make a few mistakes along the way and had to backtrack, take pieces of it apart, fix what I missed, and then put it back together again. This was a annoying, but probably more a result of my getting ahead of myself in the assembly and not paying close enough attention to the video. But regardless, it was pretty do-able and only took me about 30 minutes. Fit: I am 5'4" and about a size 6. The iWALK fit me just fine. I did not keep it in the shortest position, but in the second or third shortest position, so presumably someone a bit shorter than me would be fine. Also, the straps really do need to be tightly secured in all places for the iWALK to work properly. Pressure on the knee: Some reviewers have complained about too much pressure on the knee. For the most part I didn't have too much of a problem. Most of the pressure seems to be on the shin. However, after some extended use, my knee did start to hurt. I'm not sure if this was my knee getting worn out, or if the padding on the iWALK was getting worn out. But I put some padding between my knee and the knee shelf and that seemed to help. Stability: I was frankly very surprised by how stable I felt on this. I bought it one week after my surgery thinking that I would wait awhile until my foot had better healed before using it because I was so scared of falling. But once I had the iWALK on I felt totally comfortable. It just feels remarkably stable, and made from good quality materials. Learning: I was also surprised by how easy it was to learn to use. With the help of the online videos, I was getting around the house in no time. Straps/Getting it on and off: The straps seem pretty well designed to me. There are two parts on the strap where you can tighten it. First, you tighten the strap using one pull most of the way. Then you click the strap in place and use a second part of the strap to tighten the strap even further (watch the video if this doesn't make sense). This means that when taking it on and off, you just have to loosen the second part of the strap a little and then unlock it, rather than loosening the whole thing. That is not to say that getting it on and off is convenience free. It is not. The iWALK does not work well for getting up and doing something really quick because of the time it takes to get on and off (see comparison to scooter below). Stairs: Going upstairs was pretty easy, but I was never really able to master going downstairs. I agree with other reviewers who have noted that the easiest way to go downstairs is to go down backwards, but there is a portion of my staircase that does not have a railing, and navigating that portion was scary. In fact I found going downstairs scary in general and usually just sat down lifted my leg up to keep the crutch out of my way, and then scooted down on my butt. Back problems: I have problems with my lower back (sacroiliitis). The crutch definitely did not do wonders for this condition. Much like wearing a walking boot, it creates an unnatural and uneven walking movement. If you have SI Joint issues, this can be a problem. For me it was not bad enough to prevent me from wearing it, but its something to consider if you have a history of back problems. Sitting: It is really awkward to sit with this thing on. I did it sometimes because I would be doing chores and just needed to sit for a minute to rest. I would lift the iWALK up and rest it on my coffee table. It was fine for this purpose, but if you went out to a restaurant or anything, you would really need to take it off before sitting. (Also ladies I'm sorry to say this makes going to the bathroom with the iWALK VERY inconvenient. I imagine for men this would not be an issue if using a urinal.) Reaction from others: As other reviewers have noted, be prepared for some weird looks. Or just general awkwardness. If someone is looking at you from the front, it can look like you are wearing a prosthetic, and people will sometimes stare (especially children) or try not to stare (which is equally obvious). When people do realize that it is not a prosthetic, the reaction is pretty similar, but they are more likely to come up and ask you about it. But overall, people were pretty courteous and I did not have too many people bug me. Safety: I am a mid-30s woman who is in very good health. When not recovering from surgery, I swim regularly and do yoga three times a week. My balance is pretty good, as is my strength. As other reviewers have mentioned, people really need to consider their own balance and strength when deciding if the iWALK is right for them. iWALK v. SCOOTER I used a scooter exclusively after my first surgery, and used both the iWALK and the scooter after my second. My first big caveat is that I have hardwood floors in my house, and I have no idea if having carpet would impact the use of a scooter or an iWALK. So that is something to research/keep in mind. That being said, I found both devices useful for different things. The iWALK made doing chores around the house a thousand times easier. It let me clean, do laundry, and cook. As mentioned above, I even hosted a dumpling party and spent a good amount of time in the kitchen making dumplings while standing on the iWALK. While I also did chores with the scooter, it was a lot more awkward. It can be hard to carry things like clothes to the laundry (even with a basket on the scooter) and your constantly rolling back and forth and around trying to maneuver around things (like when trying to cook in the kitchen). The iWALK was really a life saver in this respect. But I found the scooter to be a lot easier for doing errands outside of the house or for making short trips in the house (such as going to the bathroom, when getting the iWALK on and then immediately off again is kind of a pain.) The downside of the scooter outside of the house, is that if you are alone, you have to get the scooter out of your car. I have a hatchback mini cooper, so that meant hopping to the back of my car, balancing a little on the heel of my bad foot, and then pulling the scooter out. Once out of the car though, it was a lot easier getting around the grocery store, target, etc. on the scooter. I tried the iWALK on a couple of occasions at places like the grocery store, and I was exhausted by the time I left. I also preferred the scooter for going to restaurants because I did not have to deal with getting the iWALK on and off when sitting down to eat, or when getting up to go to the restroom (That is of course if the restaurant and its restrooms are handicap accessible, which is unfortunately not always the case. The number of businesses with one or two steps at the front door is frankly astounding, not to mention the number of restaurants who put their restrooms on a second floor or in a basement. So I always tried to research this in advance, and if a restaurant was not 100% accessible I would wear the iWALK instead). So overall, whether you should buy an iWALK, a scooter, or both, really depends on your needs. If you are just going to be using your mobility device for chores around the house, the iWALK may be better. But if you don't have as much of a need for doing chores, the scooter may be an easier option. I personally am glad I had both, even though it meant a little more money (the insurance should be covering some of it though), because I wanted to be able to do chores and errands. So if you have the expendable income, or if your insurance will cover some or all of it, the double investment may be worth it to you.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015 by Amanda
I don't want to repeat what everyone else has already said so here's a quick summary and some info that may help you. I'm a female in my mid 30's and ok shape given I just had a baby recently. Unfortunately, I broke my right foot and stuck in a cast for several weeks with a 6 week old baby and a 2 year old toddler (who thankfully goes to daycare since that would be too much to manage on my own). I've had this for a week now and below is my review and recommendations of additional products that I found helpful. Pros: 1) This is MUCH better than crutches and I'm so thankful to have found it! My ortho hadn't seen it before but thought it was a great idea. I now have my hands free to be able to get stuff done and move up and down the stairs. I also have a knee scooter that I'm borrowing but it is too bulky for my small house and not so easy to navigate. I waste time doing 5 point turns to get around so a knee scooter is good if you have a larger house with open space. 2) I found it easy to learn to use and think it would work well for most people. I'm pretty agile but have an old snowboarding injury on my left ankle so its not that strong. I have poor balance on it but getting by fine with the iWalk. Although its probably not a good idea, I also use it as a quick crutch without being strapped in when going short distances like to the bathroom or moving from the dining room table to the couch. 3) It isn't too bulky so I can keep it upside down with the foot facing up in the passenger seat when I'm in a car. This allows me to get out and also strap myself in independently. Crutches are big so I couldn't do that as easily. You get used to buckling and unbuckling although a little faster but its still a pain. Cons: 1) Your knee will hurt like others said. I bought gardening knee pads which add a nice cushion but it adds about 3/4" so it messes with the height setting if you don't wear it consistently. Not a huge deal but something to keep in mind. I bought "Gardening Knee Pads for Work by Palmate" and it fits pretty well and runs $20. The built in cushion has already started to flatten and it hurts my knee to use it without the knee pad for any longer period of time. 2) It may be my stride but I have a bruise on my inner left calves about 1 1/2" below my knee. The 2nd buckle on the knee walker hits it although I'm getting better about widening my stride to avoid it. (Update: I've gotten better at this now at week 3 but still hit it occasionally) 3) You can't sit with it! (This is a pain for ladies when using the rest room) At least I can't but my foot is cast at an 145 degree angle so that may be a factor. It is so annoying to have to strap in and out each time you sit and get up. That's why I've started to use it more like a crutch for shorter distances. 4) I wish there better way to "store" when not in use. It doesn't learn against the wall or a chair well so it needs to be laid down across the floor. Tips and products that I found handy: 1) Get a knee pad like the one I mentioned 2) Your toes will be cold if it is fall/winter. I bought the "Black Cast Toe Covers and Socks" by Crutch buddies. It is $15 and just covers over the toe. I bought the one that has the toe cover and strap but I found it bulky for my needs. 3) For itching, I got a long straw cleaning brush since other items can scratch your leg and create more problems down the line. "RSVP Drink Straw Cleaning Brush (set of 2) from RSVP. It is $6 and since there's 2, I keep one upstairs and the other downstairs. 4) For showering, buy the cast protector. I ordered the "Seal Tight Freedom Cast and Bandage Protector, Adult leg" from Brownmed. It is $13 and makes showering much easier. I recommend putting a plastic folding chair in the bathtub/shower and sitting. 5) If you order an itch spray, the "Cast Comfort Stop Itching Spray" from Casting Supplies got decent reviews but mine arrived without the long straw that goes with it. It had the tape where it should have been attached but was missing. Another reviewer had mentioned that too. It is not returnable so I had to reach out to amazon customer service to get a refund. 6) When you go down stairs, go backwards.(Update: Week 3 and now I can handle my 3 steps of my front stoop without someone helping. Mine doesn't have a handrail so it was a little intimidating at first.) 7) Keep a backpack or crossbody bag close by for when you need to go up and down the stairs so its easy to carry items. I'm now comfortable having something in one hand when I go up and down but I wouldn't recommend it. As others said, this will get lots of comments from strangers and friends. People are very impressed with how I can get around and those who've had crutches before have commented that they wish they knew about this when they were in a cast too. I hope this helps and wishing everyone a smooth recovery!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015 by SJ Eats
Color: Black and Blue
I’ve been using tthis for almost a month after fracturing a bone in my foot— a no weight bearing injury. Using crutches for a couple of days was physically exhausting and mentally depressing because I did not have the mobility or independence to easily carry out many daily activities. My sister recommended this product and most of the reviews were glowing. Without rereading them all, I’m going to reiterate the sentiment— the iWalk is fantastic and I highly recommend it. For context, I’m close to the maximum height and weight limits of the device and its held up just fine. I was using the device to get around the house within an hour of setting it up, and became comfortable using it regularly within a day or two. Let me try to capture a few quirks and features and for me as well as my use and limitations. quirks and features: - Adding additional padding for significantly improved comfort for my knee. I tried memory foam that others suggested, but ended up with purple brand pillow insert. Its basically 3/4 of inch thick soft padding that is about the size of a pillow. I have it folded over two times to fit the device. I say this not to recommend that you purchase the same pillow insert, but I had it sitting around already and for me it worked better than the memory foam that I tried. (iWalk: if you read these reviews, consider making and selling some pad accessories) - Getting the straps on tight is essential for best function. When the straps are snug, this feels like a solid extension of your leg and improvese balance and confidence when using. Its something that needs to be checked and corrected every time I put the iWalk on. If one or more straps are even a little bit loose, then it allows for some play relative to the leg/knee, which makes it easier to have a mis-step or trouble maintaining balance. - I’m able to get around almost everywhere I want with the iWalk and since it’s hand free, this gives me most function. I’m able to do things around the house (cooking, cleaning, yard work), shopping, attend my son’s sports games, go out to restaurants. I’m able to get up and down stairs, though doing so requires extra concentration and I follow the iWalk recommendation of going backwards downs stairs unless its a single step. - It took me about an hour to setup the iWalk. It has to be assembled, but their video instructions made doing this easy. Fine tuning the adjustment, especially with the straps took another day or two, but once then it becomes easy to identify and correct issues. For example, I went from a walking boot (before surgery) to a splint (following surgey) to a hard cast. Each of those changed the way that the straps fit, and required adjustment. Its not hard to do, and important to do it to ensure a good fit. - Some (most or all) boots come with an air bladder and push pump integrated on the boot. Mine has the pump on the front, which isn’t ideal. In my case walking around with the iWalk in the boot would gradually inflate the bladder, so I would periodically need to release the pressue. This was a minor annoyance. If you have a choice, I recommend getting a boot with the pump off to the side. - This works best on flat solid surfaces. When the ground is uneven, i.e. grass sports fields or not solid, i.e. thick carpet or sand, the device is harder to use and its essential to have the iWalk on with a great fit (tight straps). - I also have a knee scooter and aluminum crutches. I use the iWalk most of the time and especially around the house. The crutches are mostly used for showering. I’ve used the knee scooter mostly for sports tournaments because it is easier for traversing longer distances and can be used as seat*. -Over the course of the month I’ve been using it, there have been days that I’ve worn the iWalk for many hours. While the device itself remains comfortable (with my added pad), there is fatigue and sometime pain in the knee, which is similar to a bursitis. This pain goes away and seems to reset by resting my knee, but now I try to limit how long I’ll be wearing it for an individual use and total throughout the day to avoid this becoming a bigger issue. - Its possible to use this without the straps where you hold the grab handle. It works, but I only do this when going short distances in the house, like going to the bathroom or doing something else where I’ll be back sitting quickly. Using the iWalk this way is a totally different experience and always demands concentration and care to avoid falling. - I showed this to my orthopaedic surgeon and said that they don’t typically recommend because it may not work well for older individuals who have arthritis in their knees or balance issues, but were fine with younger people using it. Overall: I use this every day and having my hands free enables me to get around almost anywhere I need to go and do many of the day-to-day tasks that just can’t be done easily or at all with crutches. Everywhere I go, I get comments from people asking me about this. Its really an innovative device and I’m very happy that I purchased it. If you have doubts, ask your physician about it first.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024 by Bryan Gibb
This crutch alternative originally seemed like a miracle. The short review is: You can get around OK and still have your hands free. This is particularly useful if you don't need to travel long distances and have to use stairs frequently. In my particular case, I am wearing a hard, non weight-bearing cast for a "grade 3" Turf Toe w/ torn ligaments . The cast goes from the tip of my toes (pointed down like a ballerina) up my calf to about 2" below my right knee. The pointed toe makes for more difficult clearance for things like stairs... which our city home has a lot of. I was originally thinking about one of those cool knee scooters when I stumbled upon the iWalk. Since I work from home and have a 3 floor layout, a scooter didn't really make as much sense for me as opposed to someone who needs to get from their car to an office or go grocery shopping. Besides, with this cast on my Right leg- driving is out of the question and I'm basically trapped at home for the month. The GOOD: Your hands are free to carry things or hold railings/supports while you move around or go up and down stairs. This is where the iWalk shines, covering short to medium distances on varying terrain. I'm confident carrying anything up to about 30lbs when I'm strapped into my iWalk. With the crutches, I was limited to what I could fit in my pockets, teeth or a backpack or messenger bag if I had the foresight to keep one at my side. I've seen a little rain and snow this year and have yet to feel the "foot" of the iWalk slipping out from under me, it's got good traction and inspires confidence. If you're fairly coordinated, learning to use the iWalk is very easy. It took me about 10 minutes to feel comfortable "walking" around my living room and kitchen. The BAD: The iWalk works best when you are securely and tightly strapped into it... and while it's fairly easy to put on, it becomes annoying making sure your leg is seated properly, attaching the 3 straps and re-setting the tension. If I'm just getting up to go to the bathroom, I'll go for the crutches every time. Speaking of going to the bathroom, sitting can be very awkward or uncomfortable with the iWalk on (but it can be done). Most of the online reviews (especially videos) are of healthy, uninjured people that strap it on for a few minutes and hobble down the sidewalk and back. In the real world, if you're in in a hard lower leg cast there are several unique factors that also must be considered. Most important of these: You will not be wearing normal pants (slacks, jeans, chinos, whatever). Most leg cuffs won't clear the arch of your cast foot, so you're stuck with shorts, sweatpants, "yoga" pants or scrubs. Wearing shorts mean that the most critical strap securing your knee into the iWalk will be bunching up and digging into the tender flesh at the backside of your knee joint. Both my strap and the thin layer of padding that comes with it look like a chewed up piece of beef jerky after 3 days of use. A neoprene knee sleeve would likely alleviate this (unfortunately I can't fit one over my cast). Conversely, with long pants that have a wide or loose enough leg to clear your cast foot might also have excess material that bunches up under your iWalk or straps, making it difficult to achieve what feels like a solid connection to the device. Wider leg pants that "drape" may also have a saggy or lower crotch... this may interfere with the strap that goes around the top of your thigh (and is recommended to be worn as high as possible for maximum stability). I find that the ends of the thigh "cuff" of the iWalk can really dig into the front of my thigh if I have it tightened securely, but that's the price of stability when you're using it. The other thing about wearing a cast with the iWalk is that it's not just your knee and leg strapped to the foam rubber horizontal support of the iWalk, it's likely the top of your cast as well. The calf portion of your cast probably wasn't designed to support your body weight along your shin bone. This could become uncomfortable or even compromise the integrity of your cast in some situations, but so far mine seems to be OK. In conclusion, anyone considering this item is already in a bad situation where they will have very limited mobility for some (hopefully short or temporary) duration of time. If any tool can enhance your quality of life or improve your mobility in that time frame, I urge you to GET IT. I've found myself sitting in my office or on the couch every day making decisions based on whether it's "worth it" to get up and go downstairs or to the other side of the house for something that I want or need. There have been many such occasions where having the iWalk sitting next to me allowed me to answer "yes." In the end, that's what really matters most. I've lived with the iWalk for about a week and I'd definitely buy it again, but my expectations are more realistic now. I won't be able to pick up my 3 year old and carry him anywhere... I just don't feel that confident with it on. I'm not going to be able to take the chore of walking the dogs back from my wife any time soon -my overly enthusiastic mutt would end up dragging my body down 3 flights of stairs before even looking back. 5 STARS means that I'm doing nearly everything I could when I had 2 functioning legs. I can't. 4 STARS means that I enjoy using it because it goes on and off almost as easily as the crutches and is "all day" comfortable. It's not. What I can do is use my hands, phone, railings when I am moving around the house. If I need to cross the house by myself and get my laptop or something from the refrigerator and bring it back to my office without bringing a backpack along, I can do that now. That's progress. iWalk helps make a bad situation better.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014 by Cool Dad
Color: Black and Blue
I used the iWALK for six days while recovering from a severe case of insertional Achilles tendonitis, including a trip through an airport and a full day at a conference center. Here's what you actually need to know before you buy one. The good news first: this thing works, and it works well. I got comfortable on it almost immediately. Within a few minutes, I had the feel of it, and in most everyday situations, I felt genuinely stable. The traction is real and grippy, which is mostly a feature, that is, until it catches on the ground unexpectedly. That's the one moment I came close to losing my balance, though it was easy to recover from. Just something to be aware of. The biggest advantage over traditional crutches is freedom. You can carry things. You can move through a space and function almost normally. For around-the-house use or short casual distances, it's genuinely convenient and not particularly demanding. That changes fast when you scale up. I walked through an airport and a full conference center on this thing, and it nearly wrecked me. I was soaked in sweat and exhausted in a way I did not expect. This is a serious physical workout when you're covering real distance, and that's not a complaint about the product; it's just the reality of what it asks of your body. If I did the airport again, I'd get wheelchair service for the long hauls and use the iWALK for shorter stretches where I needed my hands free. At a conference center, I'd probably choose a knee scooter for the extended walking. The right tool for the right situation. Stairs are doable but take real focus. Slopes with any meaningful incline are tough. I strongly preferred having a handrail for both. I didn't attempt uneven terrain, and I wouldn't recommend it. Tight spaces were mostly fine. You can sit while wearing it (it juts out in front of you, which is a little awkward), but it comes off and goes back on very easily, so most people will just remove it when sitting for any length of time. One comfort note that surprised me: my shin got sore from the leg pad, not my knee, which is where others seem to report discomfort. Either way, put something soft between yourself and the brace. A folded bar towel worked perfectly for me. One more thing. If someone you know sees you walking toward them from the front and doesn't know what this device is, they will absolutely think you lost a leg. I'd suggest leaning into this fully. Order a tricorn hat, an eye patch, and a fake parrot for your shoulder. Embrace your inner pirate. Five stars. This is a genuinely good product that does what it promises. The key is going in with realistic expectations about the physical demands and understanding where it excels versus where another option might serve you better. Who should buy this: Adults recovering from a lower leg injury who are physically fit, have good balance, and need their hands free for daily tasks and shorter distances. It's legitimately better than crutches for most situations. Who should skip it: Anyone with balance issues, significant weakness, or who needs to cover long distances repeatedly. The product itself warns against elderly users and those with balance impairment, and I'd echo that completely. For long-haul situations, a knee scooter is probably the smarter call.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026 by S. Sanders
Color: Black and Blue
This has been a godsend for me. It allows me to be hands free and I can do housework, prepare meals, and walk unassisted. Comfort: this is the one area for improvement. The padding for the knee and thigh could be improved. My shin gets very sore when I use it - I have so add cushioning and even that doesn’t help a whole lot. Also the padding for the straps needs to be redesigned - especially behind the knee. Once again I have to supplement with other padding. Fit: I am a 5’10” male in good health. I had no trouble fitting it. After using it I did practice adjusting the length (some days it feels a bit short and other times a bit long). But that’s easy to do. I also had to experiment with the upper leg adjustment. But I was able to do it. Mobility: this is the greatest part. I can go up and down stairs (note that they suggest going backwards down the stairs and making sure you have a handrail - definitely a must). I have been able to walk extended distances unassisted. I have a well trained small dog and I walk her every day into town and back. As part of that I have to go down a hill and back up. That’s a challenge but doable. Balance: I have pretty good balance in general, so with practice I have been able to walk confidently. I suggest at first you have someone next to you or even hold their hand while you walk. It took a couple of days. This is where you HAVE to practice and hang in there. It’s easy to get discouraged and give up. But I realized with a five week recovery and no weight bearing it would be worth it and it is. Getting on and off: This is another thing that needs practice. I was determined to figure out how to do this quickly, and I now I can remove it less than 30 seconds and get it back in less than a minute. The most important thing I learned: when adjusting for fit make SURE the outer (shorter) blue strap is extended to its max. That is the one you will be using to tighten and remove. I eventually found it pretty easy to pull up on the grey latch and loosen it. Make sure you then release it all the way when you take it off. Now that I figured it out it’s amazing how easy it is. Overall: If you put your mind to it I think it can work for most people. I have seen reviews that people with bad knees or back issues have a problem. That’s understandable. But I walk about a half mile into town down a hill and back up with my dog every day. I even have been on the dance floor (see video - make sure no one hits your bended leg). I will say the thigh you rest on the device does get tired if you walk longer distances. But I can’t imagine how I would I function at home without this. Standing on one leg to wash or brush my teeth or trying to get some food is almost impossible without this. Overall I’d say give it a try and make sure you give it a few days to see how it works - practice makes perfect. And return it if you have an issue. I love it but nothing works for everyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2025 by Michael O’Connor
Color: Black and Blue
It’s a great idea - and it does give you lots of ability to STAY INDEPENDENTLY MOBILE for LONG PERIODS OF TIME - meaning, it’s great if you need to clean the house (provided you are sturdy and well-balanced enough). No, you won’t be able to walk your pet on the street nor horse in the estable as shown here unless you have circus-level acrobatic dexterity. Just one tug forward on the leash from your pooch, and you’ll be flying into the ground face first. I’d say you can walk Fido if he is either a 5 pound a toy dog or a VERY well behaved average size dog that won’t tug. Else, you’ll likely be smashing face first into the ground. It doesn’t take a pet tugging on you for this to happen though. Occasionally, the rubber ‘foot’ at the bottom will get ‘stuck’ against the tile or, worse, carpet in your home and you’ll have many scares, so you have to walk slowly. No rushing with this. If you just need to get from the bed to the bathroom for a second to pee or brush your teeth, or to the kitchen for a quick snack, this may not be your best option. The mere act of strapping it on can be a mission not worth the effort and time to walk just a few steps. Working the straps is not the easiest thing when trying to put them on or take them off if you want to adjust them tight enough for it not to wobble on your leg as you walk and for you to stay stable and safe. Thus, yours hardly the most efficient way to walk from the bed to the toilet or a dining chair because you can’t in any way sit down while wearing it; and the hassle of putting it on and taking it off for just a few steps is not worth it. A walker or crutches would be way more practical in these scenarios. Now, lest not forgot the car - needles to say, if can’t even sit at home with it, you can’t even get it past the car door (it’s not intended to). Best you can do is put it on to walk to the car (especially if you need to carry things) but you also need to bring your crutches so that after you’ve manage to take it off and put it either in trunk or back seat, you have the trusty crutches to get you back into the driver door and back out again all the way to rear door or trunk to take it out and put it back on. The item has been made with quality in mind. It’s undeniably a quality product, yet the cushion, which one can tell has had a great deal of design and thought put into it, is still painful and far from perfect. Cushion has sections separated by ridges (guessing they were trying to accommodate most people), and an unnecessary LOGO relief that has been imprinted right where you’d bear all your body weight on the knee, and the ridges and logo eat away at your skin. The cushion, along with the release straps still need some more thoughtful redesign for less intrusion into the skin and achieve TRULY QUICK-RELEASING SNAPS that don’t require squeezing your leg to death in order to snap on/off. Ideally, a 4.0 version would have BETTER quick release snaps and would somehow either be fully collapsable for easier carrying and or to allow to at least momentarily sit at the toilet or dining chair for a quick snack without having to fully take it off only to realize you forgot your drink, and then your pills LOL.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024 by Carlos