- The VACOped Diabetic Achilles Boot is the best choice for offloading difficult heel ulcers.
- Adjust the boot to 10 degrees dorsal flexion to shift weight forwards and off the heel.
Indications
- Diabetic Foot Syndrome
- Heel ulcers
What makes the VACOped Diabetic Achilles Boot “Diabetic”?
- Additional beads for more comprehensive offloading
- Low-friction wicking synthetic velour liner is more gentle
- Toe cover to prevent debris from entering the boot
- Foam foot bed layer for added shock absorption
Vacuum Technology
- Bead-filled vacuum insert
- Molds to the foot like plaster
- Solidifies under vacuum
- Forms an offloading mold of the foot
- Re-molds for each fitting
Advantages at a glance
- Great for heel offloading
- Set at 10 degrees dorsal flexion to offload heel
- Rocker sole for better walking gait
- Removable sole for wearing boot to bed
- Washable cloth liners for better hygiene
- Clinically proven results
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle circumference | 14 – 29 cm | 22 – 40 cm | 30 – 45 cm |
| Calf circumference | 23 – 39 cm | 35 – 51 cm | 40 – 58 cm |
| Ball width | 10.5 cm | 12 cm | 13.5 cm |
| Shoe Sizes: | Small | Medium | Large |
| EUR | 35 – 39 | 39 – 43 | 43 – 49 |
| UK | 2.5 – 5.5 | 5.5 – 8.5 | 8.5 – 13.5 |
If you have any questions about sizing please don’t hesitate to contact us at support@oped-uk.com for assistance. If you are in between sizes we generally recommend that you choose the smaller size. If you have a very large calf you may require additional accessories to accommodate (Liner Extension and Extra Long Strap).
