Foot-Up Drop Foot Braces

The Foot-Up brace is a lightweight ankle-foot orthosis designed for people living with foot drop — the difficulty lifting the front of the foot that comes with conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, peripheral nerve injury, or muscular dystrophy. Instead of a rigid plastic shell, Foot-Up uses a soft ankle wrap connected to an elastic strap that gently holds the toes up as you walk, reducing the tripping, dragging, and fatigue that make everyday steps unsafe.

What buyers usually want to know first is whether it fits inside their shoe. Foot-Up wears comfortably under most footwear and can also be paired with a shoeless clip for wear around the house or with sandals, so it isn't tied to a single pair of shoes. Sizing is based on shoe size and foot side — for example, the Foot-Up Foot Brace in Large fits a left or right foot in the size 9½ to 11¾ range — so check your everyday shoe size and choose the matching left or right orientation.

Because it's fabric-based rather than molded, it stays discreet, breathes better than a hard AFO, and is easy to put on one-handed, which matters a great deal for anyone with limited grip or one-sided weakness after a stroke. It supports a more natural heel-to-toe gait while keeping the ankle stable through the swing phase.

If a Foot-Up isn't the right level of support for your situation, browse our wider range of ankle braces and foot supports, or explore Apex foot health options for diabetic and comfort footwear needs. To relieve pressure points and cushion the foot inside the shoe, our foot care pads and cushions complement bracing well.