Rayden's Orthodist, Bob, decided to change his set up to some Custom Floor Reaction AFO's with side elements instead of the carbon fiber ones. The twister cable is no longer attached to his shoes. It is attached to the AFO allowing him to wear store bought shoes. Originally, he was going to get black, but when Bob found out they had camo he knew Rayden would love that. He also says these are so sturdy that Rayden will not be able break them. We shall see!
Rayden was thrilled to choose his own shoes at the mall. He chose a pair of Sketchers that look like a Nintendo Switch and another pair that light up with green lights when he walks. It's amazing how well they slide right over the AFOs.
It actually took Rayden several days to get the hang of walking in them. Everything was different; the way his foot planted, the weight of the AFOs and new shoes, and the pressure points on his legs. One thing we noticed right off the bat was how long he could stand in one spot without swaying back and forth to maintain his balance. His knees were actually straight instead of slightly bent as well.
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