My daughter needed a tall walking boot for a tibial stress fracture. Her high school athletic trainer loaned her this one. I ordered her a different kind and it was immediately awful and I had to return it. Then I bought this one, which I should have done from the beginning. She was in her boot for 7 weeks. It was starting to really show signs of wear at the end, in the padding by the toes, but it wasn't too bad. Although my daughter hated having to wear this boot, she needed a good boot, so sheSee full review