Squeaky CROW boots

Squeaky CROW boots

Derek Kozar, M.Sc., C.O.(c)

8/1/2019

Dear List,

 

I dispense a handful of CROW boots a year, mostly for very sedentary clients
with wound issues.

 

I have one client that is very active in bilateral boots ( I have tried to
talk her and physician into using custom shoes, but they don't want shoes,
and I think it is crazy, but ..I digress). I think it is due to her high
activity level her boots are constantly squeaking. I have tried many
designs over the years to address this issue, but nothing works really well.
The best solution I have found is a bit of olive oil in the areas that are
making the noise!

 

Looking for your design features that may help stop this???

 

I typically use an aliplast liner (or more) with polypro posterior shell.

 

Anterior shell same thing, but I try not to have the anterior shell lock
against the posterior shell, with aliplast riding over the posterior shell.

 

Any help??

 

I will post replies.

 

Thank you,

 

Derek Kozar M.Sc., C.O.(c)

Certified Orthotist

Clinical Orthotic Consultants of Windsor, Inc.

316-3200 Deziel Dr.

Windsor, ON

N8W 5K8

519-944-8340 (office)

519-944-8360 (fax)

519-982-1747 (cell)