Darco Heel Wedge Healing Shoe, Post-Op Heel Off-Loading, Black

The Darco Heel Wedge Healing Shoe is clinically proven to off-load pressure from the heel by shifting weight to the mid and forefoot, promoting faster healing after surgery, trauma, or when wounds or ulcerations are present on the heel. Reduces heel pressure by over 26%. The square toe design acts as a bumper to protect the toes and provides a universal left/right fit. An ankle strap seats the foot firmly in the shoe to reduce heel slippage and eliminate friction. A removable forefoot closure provides security while eliminating buckle pressure. The zoned outsole features an aggressive tread under the mid-foot where traction is needed most. The removable insole features twice the padding of standard insoles and can be modified as needed, or removed entirely to accommodate the Darco Peg Assist customizable off-loading insole for more targeted off-loading. Black.

Sizing

• X-Small — Women 3–5.5 (SKU: 1448A)
• Small — Men 5–6.5, Women 6–7.5 (SKU: 1448B)
• Medium — Men 7–8, Women 8–9 (SKU: 1448C)
• Large — Men 8.5–10, Women 9.5–11 (SKU: 1448D)
• X-Large — Men 10.5–12.5, Women 11.5–13 (SKU: 1448E)

Key Features

• Clinically proven to reduce heel pressure by over 26%
• Shifts weight to mid and forefoot to promote healing at the heel
• Square toe design protects toes and provides universal left/right fit
• Ankle strap reduces heel slippage and eliminates friction
• Removable forefoot closure for security without buckle pressure
• Zoned outsole with aggressive mid-foot tread for traction
• Removable insole with twice the padding of standard insoles
• Compatible with Darco Peg Assist customizable off-loading insole

Specifications

• SKU: 1448A (XS), 1448B (S), 1448C (M), 1448D (L), 1448E (XL)
• Brand: Darco
• Color: Black
• Closure: Ankle strap and removable forefoot closure
• Outsole: Zoned with aggressive mid-foot tread
• Insole: Removable, double-padded
• Compatible Accessory: Darco Peg Assist off-loading insole
• Country of Origin: China

Ideal For

This healing shoe is well suited for patients recovering from heel or hindfoot surgery, including calcaneal fracture repair, plantar fascia release, Achilles tendon repair, and heel wound debridement, who need a post-operative shoe that actively off-loads the heel to reduce pressure and promote wound healing during the recovery period. It is a practical choice for wound care nurses and podiatrists managing patients with heel pressure ulcers, diabetic heel wounds, or heel ulcerations who need a clinical-grade off-loading shoe that reduces heel contact pressure by over 26% compared to standard footwear. Physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons who prescribe post-operative footwear for hindfoot procedures will find the universal left/right fit, ankle strap, and removable insole system useful for accommodating a range of patient foot shapes and off-loading needs. It is also appropriate for patients with heel wounds or ulcerations who are ambulatory and need a durable, traction-equipped shoe for safe walking during the healing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Heel Wedge off-load the heel?
The shoe is designed with a wedge geometry that elevates the heel and shifts the patient’s body weight forward onto the mid and forefoot during walking. This reduces the pressure and friction on the heel by over 26% compared to standard footwear, allowing the heel to heal without the repeated trauma of weight-bearing contact during ambulation.

Is this shoe left or right specific?
No — the square toe design provides a universal fit that works for both the left and right foot, so one size covers both feet. This simplifies ordering and stocking for clinical facilities.

Can the insole be modified for custom off-loading?
Yes — the removable insole can be trimmed or modified as needed, or removed entirely to accommodate the Darco Peg Assist customizable off-loading insole, which allows targeted off-loading of specific pressure points on the plantar surface of the foot.

How do I choose the right size?
Select your size based on the shoe size chart: X-Small fits Women 3–5.5, Small fits Men 5–6.5 and Women 6–7.5, Medium fits Men 7–8 and Women 8–9, Large fits Men 8.5–10 and Women 9.5–11, and X-Large fits Men 10.5–12.5 and Women 11.5–13. If you are between sizes, size up for a more comfortable fit over post-surgical dressings or bandaging.