Toe-Off AFOs

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I know we've been over this before but, at the time, I wasn't interested. Now I

am

My orthotist wants to try Toe-Offs with me. I'm concerned that they won't give

me enough lateral stability, though. I'm using a cheap, off-the-shelf double

helix one now that feels pretty good. In the

past I've tried Arizona Braces which I really like but they get hot in the Texas

summer (and spring and fall and...). I absolutely abhored the pairs of the

custom-fitted, high profile plastic ones. They were

uncomfortable and hot as well.

Has anyone used Toe-Offs and what do you think of them? Any other suggestions

for ones that won't be too hot? I know about the Helios but I'm not ready for

those yet.