Bauerfeind GloboPed

The Bauerfeind GloboPed is a heel relief orthosis designed to offload the forefoot and midfoot after surgery, injury, or wound treatment. Its distinctive rounded, ball-shaped sole shifts weight to the heel, allowing patients to bear weight while the front of the foot heals — a common need following forefoot procedures, Achilles repairs, or diabetic wound care where pressure on the toes and ball of the foot must be avoided.

Anyone shopping this category is usually recovering from something specific, so the questions tend to be practical. The GloboPed keeps the forefoot free of ground contact through its curved outsole, which naturally guides the gait toward the heel. The design is intended for temporary use during a defined healing phase rather than as a long-term shoe, and it's worn with the affected foot only, paired with a supportive shoe on the other side to help level leg length.