| 摘要 |
An orthotic boot 1 arranged to substantially immobilise a foot and ankle of a wearer. The boot comprises an upper 25 and a bladder 15 mounted in a rigid sole portion 500. The bladder comprises a gas impermeable membrane, containing a plurality of pellets and having a valve 17 allowing the bladder to be filled and evacuated. The sole portion has a thickness and the upper is mounted on the sole portion to conceal a portion of the sole portions thickness. The sole portion may comprise a carbon fibre stiffening shank 16. The sole portion may have a rocker sole. The sole portion may be inwardly stepped to accommodate an overlapping upper. The boot may be rear opening. The boot may have a tongue with a low opening. The upper may comprise a plurality of articulated panels connected to one another by an elastic material, where the panels move laterally relative to each other by the elastic material stretching and contracting. A lining material may be situated between the upper and the foot of the wearer, where the lining may comprise articulated panels distinct from the uppers articulated panels. Also an articulated upper for use in an orthotic boot. |
