Ossur Formfit® Walker Air Short – Low-Top Walking Boot

The short or low-top walker is designed to immobilize and protect the foot when motion restriction is required. Össur identifies the low-top model for stable foot fractures, soft-tissue injuries and post-operative, trauma or rehabilitation use.

This product is the short or low-top version. It provides focused support around the foot while leaving more of the lower leg uncovered than the standard-height walker.

The short model is primarily intended for foot injuries. The standard-height model extends farther up the lower leg and provides greater control of the ankle and lower leg.

Össur lists Grade 2 and Grade 3 ankle sprains under the indications for its high-top walker. The short model provides less ankle control, so confirm the correct boot height with a healthcare professional before ordering it for an ankle injury.

The Walker Air includes an integrated pneumatic chamber that allows compression around the foot to be adjusted. The non-air Formfit Walker provides immobilization without an inflatable air system.

Select the boot according to regular men’s or women’s shoe size. The heel should sit completely against the back of the shell and the toes should remain supported by the footbed. Swelling, dressings and foot width may affect the final fit.

Yes. The Össur Formfit Walker Air Short has a universal design and can be fitted to either the left or right foot.

First position the heel fully inside the shell, close the liner and fasten the straps. Turn the valve clockwise and press the air bladder repeatedly until the boot feels comfortably snug and supportive.

Turn the valve counterclockwise to release pressure. Deflate the chamber if the boot feels too tight and before removing the boot.

The boot should feel snug and supportive without causing pain, numbness, tingling, skin discolouration or circulation changes. Release air and loosen the straps if excessive pressure develops.

Walk or place weight through the injured foot only when authorized by your treating healthcare professional. Crutches, a walker or another mobility aid may still be required.

Follow the wearing schedule provided by your physician, surgeon or therapist. Össur advises that the walker should not be removed unless instructed by a healthcare professional.

Remove the liner and hand wash it with mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and allow it to air dry. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, iron, bleach or use fabric softener.

Wipe the plastic shell with a damp cloth and mild soap. Allow it to dry before reinstalling the liner.

Regular healthcare supervision is recommended for people with peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy or sensitive skin. The device should not be applied to someone who is unable to communicate discomfort.

Release air, loosen the straps and check the skin and circulation. Stop using the boot and contact a healthcare professional if symptoms continue.

Yes. Air inside the chamber may expand at higher altitude. Recheck the fit and release enough air to restore comfortable compression.

No. The device is intended for repeated use by one patient and should not be shared.

It is normally taxable when purchased without documentation. It may be sold at a zero-rated tax rate when supplied under a qualifying written order for the named patient from an authorized healthcare professional.

The Össur Formfit Walker Air Short includes a six-month limited manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the manufacturer’s warranty conditions.