Bob, mags, et al,

I wear an "articulated" AFO that allows dorsiflexion at the ankle, but
provides lateral stability.  There's no way it would fit inside a standard
mens' dress shoe, but fits well inside some of the dressier Sketchers,
Reeboks, etc.  The only downsides are that it is hot in warm weather and it
tends to "clack" when I walk.  Since I walk with an equinus (toe-down), it
really pops when I stride to the other foot.  In fact, people at work have
complained about it!  (Falls under the ADA "too bad" rule <g>).

-Kyle

-----Original Message-----
From: Magenta Raine [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 2:07 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Shoes


ankle-foot-orthosis

It's a thin plastic brace that covers your foot and your ankle.

Chester here has a most unique design on his. ;-)

the one I hve was two separate pieces of plastic, one to go on top, the
other
to go under and behind.
the guy who invented them, got the idea while eatting lifesaver candies.

Good luck, Bob.

This message will saelf destruct in 30 seconds, should you consent to take
this mission. haha j/k

Mag

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