Skil-Care Heel Float Walker Boot | Total Pressure Off-Loading and Ambulation Support

Skil-Care Heel Float Walker Boot: Clinical Grade Heel Suspension and Pressure Injury Prevention

A comfortable walking boot that off loads pressure from heel when used in the bed

The Skil-Care Heel Float Walker Boot is a high-performance therapeutic orthosis engineered to eliminate pressure on the calcaneus (heel) region, the second most common site for pressure-related skin breakdown. Designed for patients in long-term care, post-surgical recovery, or home clinical environments, this boot solves the operational challenge of protecting a vulnerable heel while still allowing the patient to perform limited, assisted ambulation. By utilizing a "zero-pressure" suspension design, the boot ensures the heel remains completely off-loaded, suspended in a protective air cavity to facilitate maximum blood flow and wound healing.

Operational safety is enhanced through a reinforced, skid-resistant walking surface that provides stability during transfers or short-distance walking. The interior is lined with a soft, moisture-wicking fabric that manages the microclimate of the foot, reducing the risk of skin maceration. For facility managers and clinicians, the Skil-Care Heel Float offers a durable, multi-functional solution that replaces the need for separate bed-bound boots and walking shoes, streamlining the patient’s transition from bed-rest to mobility while maintaining strict wound care protocols.

Key Benefits:

• Total Heel Off-Loading: Suspends the heel in a protective void, completely eliminating contact with bed surfaces or the boot itself.
• Safe Ambulation Surface: Features a rubberized, non-skid sole that allows for safe, limited walking and stable standing transfers.
• Anti-Foot-Drop Support: The rigid internal structure maintains the foot in a neutral 90-degree position, preventing plantar flexion contractures.
• Microclimate Management: Lined with high-performance, breathable fabric that draws moisture away from the skin to prevent irritation.
• Secure Anatomical Fit: Equipped with adjustable hook-and-loop straps to ensure the boot remains properly positioned without restricting circulation.
• Infection Control Compatible: The outer material is durable and surface-cleanable, making it suitable for high-occupancy healthcare settings.

Specifications:

• Material: High-density foam with a soft moisture-wicking liner
• Sole Type: Non-skid, rubberized walking surface
• Closure System: Triple hook-and-loop adjustable security straps
• Indications: Heel pressure ulcers, foot drop, post-operative protection
• Sizing: Available in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large
• Cleaning: Hand washable; air dry
• Latex Status: Latex-free construction

Purpose
Ski-Care’s Heel-Float Walker Boot floats the heel over an air cavity to prevent pressure sores from forming or aid in the healing of existing sores. It includes a detachable nonslip tread pad that permits limited ambulation and facilitates bed/wheelchair transfer. The foot support combines a rigid plastic insert with flexion-limiting straps that maintain the foot at a 90° angle. A gel insert beneath the ankle relieves pressure and cools the skin.

Application
The Heel-Float Walker Boot may be used for either the right or left foot. Select he proper size for your patient.

Bed

1. Remove the detachable non-slip tread pad (Illustration B). For infection control purposes, the tread pad must be removed before patient’s foot is placed on the bed.

2. Place the patient’s lower extremity in the boot. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity (Illustration A).

3. Secure the Velcro ankle and toe straps as shown in illustration A.

Ambulation and Transfer

1. Seat patient on side of bed.

2. Attach non-slip tread pad (Illustration B).

3. Ambulate or transfer patient according to your facility’s policies and procedures.

4. Remove tread pad before placing patient’s foot on bed.

Important
Remove the Heel Float every 8 to 12 hours and check for ischemia or discoloration.

Easy Care

The Heel Float Walker Boot is launderable and may be washed and dried at temperatures that do not exceed 180°F (82°C). Do not use chlorine bleach. For infection control purposes, the outer nylon cover should be cleaned using a spray-and-wipe cleanser and disinfected with a non-chlorine disinfectant when patient is returned to bed.

Remove gel insert (Illustration C) and plastic foot support insert (Illustration D) before laundering.

Guarantee
The Heel-Float Walker Boot is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use for six month following date of purchase.

Extended Product Information:

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