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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.
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Avoid the inconvenience of crutches or knee scooters by going hands free during your recovery. Experience the future of mobility with iWALK crutch. Stairs are dangerous with crutches and impossible with knee scooters. With iWALK crutch your hands are free for using the hand rail. The iWALK crutch allows you to do daily activities that you cannot do on crutches or scooters. At home or at work, iWALK makes it possible. Doctors use the iWALK crutch too. iWALK crutch is proven safe and effective . Ask your doctor if the iWALK crutch is right for you. See the features and benefits of the iWALK3.0 Hands Free Crutch, and why it's a great alternative to standard crutches and knee scooters for all below knee injuries. See the qualifications for use so you can determine if iWALK3.0 will work for you before you buy. Our video instructions show you how to easily convert for Left or Right leg use. iWALK3.0 works with most casts and boots. May require some minor modifications. Watch this video to learn more The average person puts on / takes off (donning / doffing) their iWALK3.0 10-20 times per day. On your first day this might take some time but with a little practice it will become second nature and only take seconds. After you have gained proficiency walking, stairs are safe and easy on the iWALK crutch. Walking on slopes is also easy. Watch this video to see how it's done. Easy tool free assembly with step by step video instructions An iWALK customer shares her experience of using the iWALK3.0, and helps you set realistic expectations. The iWALK crutch is a great choice and gives you hands free mobility, but as with all mobility devices, there will be compromises in comfort, walking efficiency, fatigue, etc. when compared to normal, uninjured walking. If you're considering the iWALK crutch, read the entire listing and have realistic expectations before you buy. Qualifications for Use Video Before you buy, it's essential that you determine if iWALK crutch will work for you. Watch this video and find out if you meet the Qualifications for Use. I was able to take my dog for a walk, go on a wine tour with the girls, and my favorite thing, still be able to golf." Olympic medalist Ilona Maher talks about her recovery journey on the iWALK crutch iWALK3.0 user Pat Bassermann gives an honest review of his first time using the iWALK, and shows all the things he could do after some practice. Emily Reilly shares her experience using the iWALK crutch for the first time and shows all the things she could do after some practice. iWALK customer Lulu tries out the iWALK3.0 and shares her experience with hands-free mobility A very skeptical customer thought she wouldn't be able to use the iWALK crutch...she struggled at first, but stuck with it. Now she swears by it. Learning to use the iWALK takes time and effort, but it's soooooo worth it. You need to be ready and willing to invest the time it takes to adapt to the iWALK. Some people learn in minutes, others take more than a day. Our 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢𝗦 are absolutely 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 for faster, safer adaptation.
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
Included Components: Comes unassembled, assembles without tools, watch instructional video before you start assembly.
Manufacturer Contact Information: iWALKFree, Inc., 130 N Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803, Tel. , email
Part Number: HFC20001BK-Parent CA
Item Highlight: MUST MEET ALL QUALIFICATIONS FOR USE-NOT FOR ELDERLY OR BALANCE IMPAIRED. Learning curve 1-3 days - read ENTIRE LISTING first
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 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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I have a 2 week old broken heel and iWalk 2.0 has made it possible for me to be more independant and efficient. I wouldn't use regular crutches on stairs with good legs and feet! iWalk makes is easier to get up and down stairs buy being able to use the handrails. In open areas, it is simple to walk and carry items in your hands. The most revolutionary idea about this product is its ability to allow your hands to NOT be tied up in the process of walking. Crutches, knee scooters all require assistance for the leg injury AND using your hands, leaving one good leg - that gets tired quickly. The first time outside my house with it was 2 days after I received it. Very easy to put together and is lightweight. I was able to climb up and down the stairs on 3 stories of scaffolding and maneuver all around it. I was able to walk through all kinds of terrain, asphalt, grass, uneven turf, rock, dirt and cement with ease. People stare at me with amazement as if its the greatest thing they've ever seen. And it is. They ask me if I invented it, say its awesome, ask me where I got it and almost always says they know someone it might help. It will. (as long as you are capable of wearing it without affecting your injury) Yes, the knee pad is soft. Yes, it does admittedly take a bit of adjusting the belts to get them just right. (I'll add my tips in one section) Yes, you should wear looser fitting below the waist clothing. No, it doesn't affect your ability to conceal carry. Yes, it does take out your front pocket of pants or shorts as a storage area unless you want to unstrap the top strap to get to it. An extra layer of safety if you put cash in that pocket. Tips: You may have to adjust the height depending if your other foot is bare or if you have a flip flop, shoe or boot. All are acceptable to wear with it as long as you don't go over the suggested heights. I am 6'2" tall and have no problems. To adjust the height, you have to loosen the double handled bolt on the front, adjust the height then re-tighten. It moves in small increments to adjust. If you find yourself between height adjustments, I personally opt for the lower setting so I don't have to lift it as high over obstacles. The straps are a two belt system with covers on them to help pad the straps against your thigh and the back of your knee. Loosen the strap that has the grey clip on it to its longest length. Hook it, now adjust the other strap so that its just loose enough to put the clip on easily. Now, tight the strap with the grey clip to where its comfortable around your thigh, knee or cast. Take off the iWalk and layer up the handing strap inside the cover and adjust the covers accordingly. When taking off the iWalk, just loosen the strap with the grey clip by pulling up on the grey strap handler. If adjusted properly, it will be easy to strap, unstrap and have the covers stay in place for comfort easily. To help make it a bit more comfortable while sitting down, place the bottom of the iWalk on a coffee table or higher surface and your leg will hang instead of having pressure on it. Suggestions for iWalk 3.0 It is still a task to take on and off, if you get into and out of a car because once you sit, the bottom just points straight out. It would be even better if the "below the knee" support system could pivot down towards the foot while sitting making it possible to wear while in a car, sitting down at home or in a public place for say, lunch. If there are additional ways to keep the strength but lighten up overall weight and keep a good price point, that would also be fantastic. Additionally I have my foot surgery in 2 days and I can not wait to go to the Orthopedic Surgerons and have them see this. My durable medical goods advisor told me it would take a while to get and may not be approved even if they tried. I said "I can get it next day on Amazon Prime. Don't the State have Amazon Prime?" They didn't laugh. Hopefully iWalk can get in front of Orthopedic surgeons and they start prescribing them instead of crutches. I suggest going to the quick clinics like Patient First, Minute Clinic and places like that. If someone gets it there and gets referred to Ortho, the Ortho then sees it and hears good things about it. I am not a paid endorser for the product, I bought it myself with my own money instead of fighting for insurance to pay and I paid full price. This really has changed my lifestyle with an injury and I hope, if its compatible with your injury, that you give it a shot. Check out any of the YouTube videos about it. Thank you iWalk.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017 by Derek Woodward
Color: Black and Blue
For context, I'm 61, 5'3", 150 pounds and dealing with an injury to my dominant leg, so my weaker leg is doing a lot of work. All of the positive reviews and stories of how this device changes lives are very much on target. Be sure you are able to balance yourself well enough and take it slow. Some of the videos from the company make it seem like you can just walk around in your normal gate, and I assume eventually I won't be hobbling so much, so carefully. I just got this fitted and started practicing yesterday, today I'm able to cook and get myself around with relative ease, carrying stuff and using both my arms. It's truly incredible. I have yet to test it outside of the house. I was also able to do one step down and up, into and out of one of my rooms. Cautions: I keep running my broken foot on the walls and corners behind me. (Ouch). Not a reason to not use this - just something to be aware of. There have been a couple of scary moments when I felt myself losing balance and had to instinctively look around for ways to break my fall and grab a counter or something. Once in the bathroom I did almost a complete 360 on my good leg as I went down but managed to land safely. I learned from that to be more sturdy when I put it back on. I wasn't leaning on anything when that happened. It's tempting to forget you're wearing it and just walk around like you're fine, that's how well it works - but extreme caution should be taken to stay balanced and aware that you have a major situation going on, at all times. Still, there is absolutely no comparison to using crutches, this is another thing entirely. The crutches were brutal on my armpits (definitely age-related), and they never felt safe for me, not even a little bit. For the first two days that I was injured, I felt myself tipping over one way or another with the crutches and fell right onto my bad foot a couple of times. (Triple ouch). I don't feel that way with this. The "stub toe" effect that happens is momentarily scary, so I use the top handle when walking. Lots of reviews say that the knee gets sore, that isn't happening for me at all so far, and the straps are also comfortable. Having to take it on and off to sit is unfortunate, but the payoff is definitely worth it. You'll need practice and if you're older like me, probably just also have to be slow and deliberate for a while. It's really changed my situation for the best, 100%. Yesterday my husband was fetching things and helping me do stuff all day, today I bothered him to grab a cushion for me because I was sitting already and didn't feel like going through the whole routine just for that. He's free now, and except for not being able to drive for a while, so am I. Update a week later: I fell twice, both times landed backwards, relatively safely on my butt- probably the least damaging place to land. With my bad leg bent up, protecting my ankle. Here’s what I learned- the first time I was alone and getting used to it and was grabbing the counters in the kitchen for additional support, but I grabbed a swivel bar stool and it turned, I lost balance and went down, chair and all. We were fine. The second time I had bent over a lot to do something on the ground, when I normally would have done this while holding something sturdy with my opposite hand. Blood rushed to my head so when I picked my upper body up, it was just enough disorientation to lose my balance. I landed on my butt, on my driveway this time. What is really going on is that there’s a tendency to treat the bent leg like dead weight. If you engage your hip and upper leg muscles instead the way you normally would, the crutch would play along and do the job of your lower leg. My bent leg could have saved me, but I was instinctively trying to use only my good leg to balance myself. When standing in one place while cooking, my good leg becomes exhausted. I have to remind myself to put equal weight on the crutch as if I’m standing on both normally. Then as I focus on the cooking, I go back to treating my bad leg like dead weight that my good leg has to support. Same with walking, the tendency for me is to keep my hips rested. It’s something I have to consciously focus on, like not grinding teeth while focusing.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2026 by Chelliott
Color: Black and Blue
I didn't like this when I first got it, but after using it for 3 weeks, I have to say, I'm really glad I have it. I live alone. After my ankle injury and being non weight bearing, I was really struggling with doing everyday activities like cooking and laundry. It took about a week to get used to using this thing, but once I did, it gave me back my two hands and made everyday life SO much easier. One, make sure that your uninjured leg is strong enough and has good enough balance to support you. You won't have to put all your weight on the uninjured leg because the iWalk will be sharing some of the load, but your good leg will still have to do most of the work. Two, spend time at the beginning following the instructions and fitting it correctly. Also make sure that the grey buckles are accessible and positioned outside the sleeves. This will make taking the iWalk on and off a lot easier. I took off one star because it's a bit uncomfortable on my knee. I put down two knit beanies for extra padding. Your knee does get more used to it overtime, and your tolerance goes up, but it's still uncomfortable. I can't go too long in it, but it is perfect for cooking/chores. The iWalk videos show that you can sit down with this thing strapped on, and you can, but it's uncomfortable. The thing is too heavy to support like that for long periods of time, so I always have to take it off when I sit down or when I need to use the bathroom. This is a good product and it delivers on what it promises for the most part, but just know what to expect.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026 by Michelle
Color: Black and Blue
I read a lot of the reviews on this item before purchasing. All the 5-Star reviews are right on target! I'm a 63 year old woman, 5'5", 130 lbs. I exercise regularly, including yoga. Climbing the stairs has never been an issue. Standing up with 1 leg from sitting on the floor is not an issue. So I consider myself relatively fit. (Although having issues with my feet, I am not a walker, hiker, or runner.) I have also come to realize after having foot surgery, that I never spent much time sitting. Prior to having my surgery, I purchased "Peg", as one reviewer lovingly referred to her iWalk! (which nickname I adopted for mine as well). The first few days after surgery, I just sat with my foot up, using a walker to get around when absolutely necessary. That got old quick! No pun intended. Then I got out my iWalk and went through all the videos on my iPad about how to set it up, adjust it, walk with it, etc. The YouTube videos are excellent. One reviewer said you couldn't pause the videos -- this is not the case -- the videos function just like most videos on the platform. Many times I paused, rewound 10 seconds, etc. Don't expect perfection the first time you set it up. It takes awhile to work the bugs out of all the adjustments, but once you've established the perfect fit all around, it's pretty much all set. Another review I read and even in one of the videos, it was recommended to add padding to the knee, so I purchased an additional kneepad replacement and just added it. Works fine and is very comfortable. The only thing about the iWalk that I don't love is the strap and pad that goes around the upper thigh. It's made for a thicker thigh, so the pad that encloses the excess strap and slide adjustment buckle goes from the buckle that stays attached to the thigh brace all the way to the buckle you use to strap it on and take it off. I am constantly trying to push this pad away from the inside of my thigh. I've also had to readjust this strap length a few times, probably because I'm frequently tugging at it. So I guess technically, I'm giving the iWalk 4.9999 Stars. I'd rather have this problem than having to rely on a knee scooter though. The bandage was a bit cumbersome in the iWalk, but doable. Much easier once the bandage was replaced with a cast. I brought my iWalk to the orthopedic office so they could see how to best make the cast. I had also read a review where it was mentioned to make sure you are fitted with a boot that has a side pump, instead of it being in the front, so I discussed this when I was getting my cast so that when I move into the boot, it would work with the iWalk too. Almost ready to move into a boot now, but I had to leave a review to say how thankful I am to have found the iWalk! I was searching Amazon for the knee scooter when I found it (I had never heard of it before - and although the physical therapist who taught me how to walk with crutches had heard of it, they didn't have one in their offices), and I am so glad I chose the iWalk over the scooter. I have access to all 3 floors of my home (which is great since my laundry room is in the basement and master bedroom/bathroom is on the top floor). I keep a tote bag with pockets handy and use it to carry things up and down the stairs. Getting around is really easy. I use a walker to get to/from the bathroom at night, but during the day, I use the iWalk -- only takes a few seconds on/off/on again. I don't have any problems getting around, preparing meals, or doing simple housekeeping chores. I'm able to change the sheets and do laundry. I would not tackle using the vacuum with the iWalk. (I have a central vac and getting around with a 30' hose is challenging enough with full balance on 2 feet!) But running around with the dustmop is easy, using a broom and bending down to use a dustpan is easy enough. I do not have a pet to walk, but would not take that risk with an iWalk unless your dog is very well trained. I find it easy to bend down, placing the iWalk behind me, to pick something up off the floor. It's winter in New England, and we have had a good bit of snow and ice. I have not ventured outside without the comfort and security of my husband by my side. One place we visited, we took the handicap ramp up -- walking that slope was challenging -- I chose to use the stairs when we left and found them much easier to use. It's also easy to get in and out of a vehicle. My husband puts my iWalk in the back seat and takes it out for me, but if I were to do it myself, I would simply grab the iWalk by the leg, and feed it over my lap, between the seats, and place it on the floor or back seat. It's light enough to pick up and easily maneuver with one arm/hand. The foot collects snow, salt and sand, so I take it off in the garage and clean the foot before coming inside. I highly recommend the iWalk!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025 by Quiet One
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
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
Color: Black and Blue
Okay, so, to be clear: you're not going to take this thing for a jog. You need to take it slow so you don't aggravate your injury. Going down stairs sucks. The crutch, which I call Peggy, isn't always tight against my leg (I have to put it on and take it off very often for work). It's not the same thing as being able-bodied, and you're going to get tired quickly because of the extra effort involved in walking. But get over it. What the hell do you even expect?? My ankle was/is broken, and this thing gave me my mobility back. I can walk, and I can work too (with a fairly physical job, at that). Seeing as our great American system won't even process my disability claim for another year, and bills are piling up, this was the best option for me. I'm slow on this thing -- just a little faster than on regular crutches. And it takes a few seconds to strap it on. But I can move around on my own efficiently. I have my mobility back and that's what matters. If you're on the fence about it, just go ahead and buy the damn thing. It's $160 and it'll give you a great deal of independence back. I also recommend you check out those driving-assist poles. You operate them with your hands and get used to em faster than you think. Best part is: because this catches people's eye, you get to show everyone that there are ways to get around while disabled, other than regular crutches or a scooter/wheelchair. I can walk, drive, and work. If you miss doing any of those things, buy the damn crutch and some driving poles. I spent a total of $300 to get my independence back and it was worth it. EDIT: It's been two months since I bought Peggy and I have to say she (yes, she) has been probably the best purchase I've ever made. I'm just now getting to the point after my surgery where I don't need to use her to walk all the time and can put a little bit of weight on my foot. I'm so grateful for this device and I've more than made my money back for my purchase. One thing that I notice when I'm not wearing her: the little shelf at the very top was super useful for holding things or bracing them. Drills, bottles, my phone, etc. Not gonna lie, I kinda miss having that when I'm walking around normally. Buy your own Peggy. Seriously. She's made my life 500 times better and easier. SECOND EDIT: I broke my ankle again this year too -- way worse than last time, which means I have new info to share. Since this time I broke my tibia too, and had to have a rod shoved into my hollowed-out shin bone (look up the procedure on YouTube. It's so delightful and not at all extremely traumatic to re-experience). Long story short, when you have a rod put in your tibia, the doctor will insert it through your knee (where they will then screw the rod in at the sides of your tibial plateau -- so, the sides of the front of your shin. Right below the kneecap. What this means, is that your knee is going to be far too tender for a month or two before you can comfortably use Peggy to any degree. If you broke your tibia, you might want to use a wheelchair for a while, like I did. TLDR: Broke fibula only? 👍😊 Broke tibia? 👎😢
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024 by Alex Jensen
Color: Black and Blue
Well, I hope no one reading this review NEEDS this thing, but you probably do and I'm sending my empathy your way because being injured like this isn't fun. But, if you find yourself in the unfortunate place where this type of mobility is necessary, I am happy to say that I'm am highly satisfied with this product. For context, my particular injury was to my right ankle area and required me to wear a split/boot for quite awhile. I also was fortunate enough to use a knee scooter and a pair of crutches, so I tried out a variety of things. I'll explain a bit about the use case for each later on. I'm not a doctor or anything, so take everything here with a grain of salt. What it is good for: Moving around for extended periods of time - before I had this thing, I couldn't really stand and use both my hands at the same time. My knee scooter never felt exceptionally stable when I took my hands off the handle bars (even when the brake was locked) and crutches pretty much need to be held by at least one hand at all times. with the iWalk 3.0 I was able to get back doing some basic housework like helping with the dishes, picking up after and playing with my kids (they loved Dada pirate chasing them (slowly) around the house, and even going for a short walk. That said, I wouldn't reach for this thing unless I knew I was going to be up and moving around for more than 5 minutes at a time. Going to the bathroom? Use the knee scooter. Going to refill my water? Use the knee scooter. Going to sit in the backyard while I watch the kids? This required walking across uneven and slightly squishy ground, so I used the crutches. It's just not worth it to get up and strap yourself into this thing if you're just moving a little bit. What it is NOT good for: Any sort of step or unexpected incline. To be fair, NONE of the things I used were good for hills and, ufortunately for me, I live in an area with a lot of them. Walking through my neighborhood felt dangerous, which is not what you want on an evening constitutional. Knee scooter was fine going UP hills (with a little effort and working of the break), but going down meant picking up more speed than I was comfortable with. crutches and the iWalk are both difficult for going up and down steep inclines. This warning does not include stairs, which is an area where the iWalk really shines in my opinion. Going up is easier than crutches. I always lead with my good foot, then bring up the iWalk. They have instructional video on how you should use it. One way I used it differently from iWalks videos is that I actually found that going down stairs backwards and leading with the iWalk felt more stable for me, but please do whatever is most stable and comfortable for you. How comfortable is it? From what I can tell, it seems they have improved this aspect from their previous designs, but it still isn't what I would call comfortable. There are three padded straps that wrap around your legs and they need to be TIGHT for this to work properly. I mean, if it isn't a little uncomfortable, then you will not have the stability you need to walk with this. I felt that the mobility and freedom to move around semi-normally was worth the relative discomfort, but your milage may vary. I would not use it myself for more than 30 minutes at a time to avoid soreness. One final thing: Really take your time when setting the thing up the first time. It has a pretty great system for calibrating the leg to your specifications (length and tightness), but take the time to get it right the first time. Also, pick a pair of shoes you're going to use with it wear those when your are setting it up. different heel heights will mess with the stability, so I only ever used it while wearing one particular shoe. P.S. to the fellas out there... um, the top bar on this thing is supposed to go pretty high up your inner thigh and it can be uncomfortable to your testicles if you don't watch out. Wasn't too bad, but I can see where it could be a problem if you aren't careful. Keep the marbles tucked.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023 by JM15