iWALK3.0 – The Original Hands Free Knee Crutch – Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters – iWALK Replaces Crutches for Adults – Peg Leg Crutch For Lower Leg Injuries Only

It’s not a “Set it and forget it” type of device.
I can’t say enough good things about this product. Having spent 5 months on crutches at 30,I knew I needed an alternative when I broke my ankle at 41. I was browsing Amazon for a knee scooter when I came across the iWalk 2.0,and knew I had to have it. I broke my ankle two days before I was scheduled to be off work for a week to care for our 23 month old son because our sitter was going on vacation. It’s hard enough to take care of yourself on crutches,and dealing with a ball of fire toddler was going to be nearly impossible. Enter the iWalk2.0. It arrived Monday afternoon and was an immediate came changer. Preparing meals,picking him up,and picking up after him were no big deal. Just being able to carry things around the house makes it worth the $150 price tag. The only advantages that crutches hold over this is the amount of time needed to deploy them. After a few days you can get this thing on and off pretty quick,but it’s best to keep a pair of crutches next to the bed for the first week or so. They are much faster and safer to use for those groggy,middle of the night trips to the bathroom. Now I’m comfortable enough with the iWalk to use it without strapping it on by simply holding it onto my knee with the front handle. This can still be sketchy when you’re groggy,so I don’t recommend it if your balance isn’t good enough to remain upright should you catch the “toe” of this thing on the ground mid step. I feel like anyone who didn’t like this product probably didn’t have it set up correctly. Between the included instructions,and the YouTube videos,I found assembly and initial set up to be fairly simple. Be aware that the first setting you come up with likely won’t be the one that works best for you,and you’ll spend a day or two making tweaks to the “leg” length and the straps. Proper “leg” length is the key to enjoyment and safety with this thing. Even 1/2” can be the difference between falling on your face or being almost able to run while wearing it. If you’re unsure of proper length during initial set up,go with too short as apposed to too long. Too long leads to catching the iWalk on the ground as you try to take a step,and I’m sure is what leads to 99% of falls taken while using it. It matters enough that I recommend setting it up with no shoe on your good leg and going from there. Just that slight amount of height difference can be enough to cause problems if you were to set it up while wearing a shoe,and then tried to walk in it without wearing one. Remember TOO SHORT IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN TOO LONG. This can’t be stressed enough in my opinion. There were only three slight negatives with the iWalk2.0 for this reviewer,and two of them are easily fixed. Number one is the padding on the platform. It’s not enough. Do yourself a favor and order the extra pad at the time of purchase. Number two is that it’s nearly impossible to sit while wearing this thing. The solution is to take it off before sitting. It’s called the iWalk2.0,not the iSit2.0 for a reason. You don’t expect your car to fly. Don’t expect this to do something other than what it was designed to do either. Number three in the negative column is the constant pirate jokes from friends,family,and coworkers. There is no fix for this,so I recommend buying an eyepatch and perhaps a parrot,and just going with it. In closing,I can’t say enough good things about this product. So far it’s been durable,comfortable,and helpful. Every day or two I give all the fastener a quick once over to ensure that they are snug,but I do that with my crutches too. It’s called responsible ownership people. Buy it,enjoy it,but don’t ignore adjustments. If you’re going to be out and about or wearing a shoe all day,adjust it for that. If you’re going to be on your feet after you get home and kick off your shoe,take a minute to shorten up the leg a click or two before you do. It’s simple to do,and ups safety and comfort considerably. This isn’t a set it and forget it type device if you want to get the most enjoyment out of it.

I had a broken ankle and could not put weight through the cast. This meant using 2 crutches for everything, including standing still. I’m fit and capable of holding myself up with traditional crutches, but this still leaves me unable to complete even basic tasks like make a coffer or sandwich, and stairs are potentially lethal.So I bought this. My family were ALL sceptical, said I was wasting my money and it wouldn’t be safe, until they saw it, and agreed its brilliant.With this I-walk knee crutch, I can move freely around and can even negotiate stairs safely ( I went down backwards ie facing up, and as my hands are free I can use handrails)It is secure, strong and sturdy. The “foot” plate is about 125 x125mm and has a VIBRAM rubber sole plate: far more stable than the bottom of a crutch.It takes a bit of setting up and adjusting to fit the individual: Height of the front bar , lower leg length and fixing straps are all adjustable and you may occasionally need to re-adjust the straps. Note that the rear strap can be moved forward or back to avoid pressing on the wrong part of your leg. I found that the edge of my cast bit into my shin so used a simple foam kneepad at the front to eliminate discomfort (see pic)I also advise starting with the leg a bit short, so its easier to swing when you are standing on your good leg, then lengthen it later if you need. If you are standing flat and its the exact length of your other leg you have to go right onto tiptoes to clear any sort of uneven floor.You can take it on and off in seconds once you have adjusted it correctly. It takes a bit of getting used to: as it’s an extension of your upper leg there’s no bending at the knee, so careful placement when walking is essential so that the foot sits flat on its base and not on an edge as that could cause you to slip (its slightly curved to help this) . That said its solid and confidence inspiring.Overall this is enabling, whereas crutches or a wheelchair are disabling.On holiday in Canada when this happened, and I was able to get home to UK , getting around airports, access the plane aisles and get on transfer busses. For what it gives you, I’d rate 6 stars if I could.

Hat mich gerettet, zwar teuer, aber tausendmal besser als normale Krücken. Leider schwer abzustellen, aber sonst wirklich super, um die Hände frei zu haben, auch in kleinen Wohnungen