PROMED GentleWalk Hi
€87.95
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Product information "PROMED GentleWalk Hi"
Promed GentleWalk Hi – warm bandage boot with new-wool lining and ankle support
The Promed GentleWalk Hi is a bandage shoe in an ankle-high boot design with a warming new-wool lining – the cosy shoe for the cold season with added ankle support. In comfort width G it keeps the foot warm and stable even with a dressing, while you stay mobile after surgery and over bandages and splints.
Your benefits at a glance
- Warming new-wool lining: keeps the foot pleasantly warm during the cold season.
- Secure ankle support: the ankle-high boot shaft supports and guides the foot above the ankle.
- Comfort width G: a pleasant width for everyday wear with moderate dressing volume.
- Mobile despite a dressing: wearable over bandages, splints and after surgery – partial weight-bearing possible, indoors and out.
- Secure step: the neuropathy zone in the forefoot helps prevent a dangerous braking effect during a shuffling gait.
- Removable insole: can be adjusted or replaced by an orthopaedic specialist.
Areas of use – who is the GentleWalk Hi suitable for?
As per the instructions for use, the bandage shoe supports care in cases of:
- Winter care with support: the new-wool lining and ankle shaft warm and support at the same time.
- After surgery and cast removal: safe mobility with at least partial weight-bearing while the foot is still dressed.
- Dressings up to the ankle: the high shaft also encloses dressings on the instep and ankle.
- Hammer toes and bandaged feet: more room without pressure on sensitive areas.
How easy it is to use
- Step 1 – choose your size: select the right size (36–47) according to indication and dressing volume – if in doubt, ask for advice at your medical supply store.
- Step 2 – open: fully open the Velcro strap and use the extra-wide opening.
- Step 3 – insert the foot: place the dressed or bandaged foot inside and adjust the strap to the required width.
- Step 4 – check: if needed, remove or replace the insole and check the fastener and sole regularly for wear.
Technical data
| Model | Promed GentleWalk Hi – bandage shoe |
| Design | boot with new-wool lining |
| Upper material | mesh outside, new-wool lining inside |
| Colour | black |
| Width | G (comfort width) |
| Sizes | 36–47 (delivered in pairs) |
| Fastening | Velcro strap with extra-wide opening |
| Sole | neuropathy zone in the forefoot; removable and adjustable insole |
| Product type | Class I medical device (CE), available on prescription as a medical aid |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Scope of delivery
- 1 pair of Promed GentleWalk Hi (size as ordered) incl. insole
- 1× instructions for use
Care and safety instructions
Please read the enclosed instructions for use carefully before first use.
- For use by a single person only – for hygiene reasons, do not pass on to third parties.
- Do not wear over open, untreated wounds.
- Check the fastener and sole regularly for wear – dispose of the shoe if the fastener is defective.
- Do not use outdoors in icy or snowy conditions or in heavy rain.
- Have adjustments carried out only by qualified orthopaedic specialists.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What width is the GentleWalk Hi?
The GentleWalk Hi comes in width G (comfort width), which makes it suitable for everyday wear with moderate dressing volume.
What is the difference between the GentleWalk Hi and Lo?
The GentleWalk Hi is an ankle-high boot with ankle support, while the GentleWalk Lo is a flat half-shoe. Both feature a warming new-wool lining in comfort width G.
What is the new-wool lining good for?
The warming new-wool lining keeps the foot pleasantly warm even with a dressing during the cold season – ideal for autumn and winter.
Can I wear the shoe over a bandage?
Yes. As a bandage shoe, the GentleWalk Hi is made to be worn over dressings, splints, casts and bandages – with at least partial weight-bearing, indoors and out.
Is the bandage shoe available on prescription?
Yes, the GentleWalk Hi is available on prescription as a medical aid. Reimbursement is handled through a medical prescription and your medical supply store. Whether and to what extent your health insurer covers the cost is best clarified in advance with the prescriber and payer.
Can the insole be adjusted?
Yes. The insole is removable and can be adjusted by an orthopaedic specialist or swapped for a suitable replacement insole.
Are matching replacement soles available?
Yes. A matching sheep-wool replacement sole is available for the GentleWalk Hi and Lo.
Why Promed?
For over 40 years, Promed has stood for high-quality products for manicure and pedicure as well as medical and wellness applications. Bandage shoes such as the GentleWalk Hi are developed to strict quality standards and placed on the market as a Class I medical device – so you can rely on safe mobility while you heal.
Warm, stable and mobile through winter – with the Promed GentleWalk Hi bandage boot.
Our products stand for top quality, durability, and innovative technology – developed and manufactured in Germany.
From entry-level devices to professional applications – Promed offers high-performance devices for every need and area of application.
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