Running out of Velcro...ideas? - Foot Problems Message Board

skyhighifly · 08-20-2007, 11:12 AM

I've been in a boot for 1 week now and on one of the velcro straps across my foot I am down to only about 1 inch catching. There is still swelling so the problem will only get worse. I am tall, thin, and have long and narrow feet. They don't make these boots to fit my body type. I have another 3 weeks in it so as I see it I have three options. Option 1 is to get creative with my sewing machine and shorten part of the strap. Option 2 is to find some kind of black foam the place under the strap to give it more to strap around. Option 3 is thicker socks which I tried. I would need to wear about 4 pairs for it to work and its summer. Other suggestions would be greatly appreciated! The 1 inch doesn't really hold. It keeps slipping and I need that strap to keep my heel down.

Titchou · 08-20-2007, 11:23 AM

You can buy velcro at the store in packages of short strips that are self adhesive. Just use that to extend the strap onto the boot part. I have a small narrow foot and was down to the last inch or so with my srugeries and broken foot.

monkynbear · 08-20-2007, 12:34 PM

I had that problem with my boot also. I went to Walmart and got some thick, self adhedsive velcro and just attached it to the side of the boot so I could attach it to the side.

skyhighifly · 08-20-2007, 03:03 PM

Only one problem with your ideas. My mom cut the velcro shorter because it was bothering her even though I said not to. She just took the scissor to it when I was sleeping. So now it won't reach but a half inch onto the plastic boot portion. I was all for the sticky back velcro stuff, just waiting for someone to bring me to the store to get it. I'm not very happy with my mom right now. She won't listen to me at all or let me do anything for myself even though I am more than capable.

debbie g · 08-20-2007, 03:06 PM

tell your mom how you feel. also, is there a smaller boot you can get from the dr?