Aircast Dorsal Night Splint (DNS), Small/Medium

I started with the BraceAbility night sock which lifted my toes ok but put a lot of pressure on the tips of my toes which was very uncomfortable. I then purchased a StricklyStability night sock which was better but it keep loosening over night. I then tried the Aircast Dorsal night split. It kept my toes pulled up (not as far as i want) but i found it very uncomfortable particularly at the Achilles tendon area as per other reviews. I tried many things and got it better but not satisfactory. Also i found it uncomfortable on the top of my foot. I cut out some material on the device which improved it but eventually went back to my StricklyStability night sock but with home-made modifications which i am happy with. I put some silicone caulk on the inside of the top of the sock which grips my leg such that it doesnt loosen at night. It is difficult to wear a device lifting your toes while sleeping and have it be comfortable. Everyone is different and you might have different experiences but these are mine and i hope it is helpful for you.

I have been using it nightly for about 2 weeks. I have plantar fascitis. so far the pain has subsided somewhat but I still have it. It will take time to really evaluate this product

I purchased this to replace one I'd had for many years. It works well to help my plantar fasciitis and I use it nightly. It took some time to find the correct adjustment for it. Other reviewers mention the uncomfortable heel cutout particularly, and that was a problem for me as well. The trick is to make the splint loose around your ankle, or else wear a sock under it. Anyway, this thing is great, in that it is not huge, so once you figure out the fit, it is easy to sleep in, it can be hot, but is not terribly so. I tried a different night splint before I found this one at Amazon, and the design was just terrible (it was much larger than it had to be, hot, rigid and pulled my foot over to the side because it was so big), so if that's the alternative style, this one is far superior.

This is what the doctor ordered, only at a much lower price.So I gave this a try to see if it would help out. I knew that the doctor said we were looking at 2 months or more for results.When I received the splint, it was the exact model the orthopedic doctor was wanting me to try. I thought great, saved over a hundred bucks on the cost since insurance would not cover durable medical goods.Now for the bad.First night I wore it, only made it about 4 hours due to pain in my achilles tendon. Second night same thing.I finally figured out that the top of the heel opening was putting pressure on my achilles tendon. My solution to alleviate this issue was to fold a sock in half and insert through the top of the heel opening, making sure it laid flat. This has helped with that problem.The second issue I ran into and have not found a solution for is a pressure point on top of my foot. The blue and gray pad has pressed joints for it to bend at more easily. Only problem it left a small ridge in the pad, which becomes painful after wearing this splint for some point after four hours. Imagine a rubber band stretched across the top of your foot with pressure downward. Doesn't hurt at first, but eventually it starts to hurt.Many nights I would wake in the early morning hours to the pain on top of my foot, needing to remove the splint.Still trying to see if I can find a way to minimize this latest issue.So if a doctor tell you to try one of these, this is a much more affordable option.If you experience the same issues I did, then maybe my sock trick will work for you on the first one.

Bought for my wife who is with plantar fac. She wore for about three weeks now at night. Says her feet feel much better. Will continue to wear.