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1. The product costs $149 (around £115), which is over 10 times the typical price for hospital issued crutches.

   • However, some people may justify this extra cost by the ability that they can use their hands and so continue to work and attend their jobs.
   • However, at the official UK retailers, the product is sold for around £175, which is a significant increase and unaffordable for many.

2. The product is fairly light being only 2.1kg, and so it is easily lifted by the leg in order to move around.

3. The maximum weight that can be supported by the crutch is a 125kg. This is relatively high, but may not be able to support overweight or obese people.

4. The total height of the crutch can vary from 65.5cm to 96.5cm allowing for people with different heights to still use the crutch.

5. Many people have expressed that their muscle memory has been maintained, but this has not been compared to crutch use.

6. The leg sticking out at the back could mean that someone could walk into/hit the lower body, which could cause further injury.

7. The maximum thigh circumference is 71cm for there the product reaches to.

8. There is a very large height difference that the product can accommodate.

   • The height can vary from 4’10” (147cm) and 6’6” (198cm).
     • This means that very short people and very tall people may not be able to use it, such as basketball players who may receive many lower body injuries or children who will get injured through play and exploring.

9. The user must be able to keep balance with the crutch, otherwise it will not be as effective.

10. "Diabetic foot ulcers are often accompanied by Neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nerves of the foot or feet. This can cause numbness and reduced proprioception, making basic balance difficult."

11. The product comes with a 120 day warranty showing that the manufacturers believe in their product but that there is still scope for damage.

12. Putting pressure on the knee could potentially cause soreness in the tibial tuberocity as some people may pronounced bump just below the knee and above the shin.

    • A solution for this is to ensure that the area has more cushioning to reduce the impact and the possibility of pain.

13. The padding used for the lower leg is hypoallergenic and so shorts can be worn without causing a rash or other implications.

14. The product is only intended for single patient use and is unsuitable for long term use (more than 10 weeks).

15. If the other shoe is more than half a inch, then the two legs will not be balanced and so the crutch will need to be adjusted.

16. Some people have expressed how they have tripped due to getting used to using the product causing it to be damaged.

17. The product is mainly made from plastic, with straps made from fabric and an impact resistant material for the feet.

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