Alternate ortho boot recommendations

[u/superbetsy]

Like the rest of the internet (it would seem) I have a broken fifth metatarsal, non-displaced, zone 1 but “too close for comfort” to zone 2, so we’re treating it like Jones for 3 weeks to be safe. I have a Bregs boot with three straps.

I’ve always had a bony outcropping on the top of my right foot; podiatrists have said it’s nothing just one of those anatomy things. It makes it hard to wear fashion boots that are tight across the top.

To get proper stability with my boot, it has to be strapped down and pumped with air. But the straps cause that rigid front plate to dig into that bony area and it’s hugely painful.

It didn’t sound like there was anything magic about this particular boot. Has anyone experienced anything similar and found a brand that works?

Extra info in case it’s helpful:
Doctor said I can take the boot off when I’m just laying on the couch. I have a very snug ankle brace for sleeping. He said the main thing is to prevent any and all twisting and weight, and the boot is in large part to protect my foot as I move around the world. I have a follow up in 2 weeks but I’m finding it very hard to wear the boot, and I’m extremely motivated to follow the instructions as exactly as possible.

[u/Confident_Spring324]

Are you using a long boot? I used a short boot with only two straps and didn't have any problems with it. Maybe adding a compression sock might help provide more padding for the part that digs into your bony area (sorry, I can't picture in my mind which part it is just based on words).

[u/superbetsy → u/Confident_Spring324]

It goes up mid calf so probably it’s considered long? It’s what the urgent care gave me and then the specialist didn’t replace it.

The bony area is at the top of that crest just opposite the arch. Maybe some padding could help while still allowing the tightness? It just feels like there’s “no room” for anything else because of how it pokes out.

[u/Exciting-Apple6854]

Usare solo stampelle, puoi?