The Richie Brace® is the gold-standard in custom AFOs for patients with various conditions. Use this section of our website to learn about each custom AFO, as well as our OTC options and access a list of our authorized distributors.

The Richie Brace® is a custom AFO designed to treat chronic conditions of the foot and ankle including: PTTD | Adult-Acquired Flatfoot | Dropfoot | Chronic Ankle Instability | Paralysis and/or Weakness | Sprains

The Richie Brace® is a custom AFO (ankle-foot-orthosis) designed to treat chronic conditions of the foot and ankle including: PTTD | Adult-Acquired Flatfoot | Dropfoot | Chronic Ankle Instability | Paralysis and/or Weakness | Sprains

Richie Brace® California AFO FEATURES Custom molded AFO shell Adjustable leather closure over tibia and forefoot Patented Medial or Lateral Arch Suspender® Rearfoot stabilizing post Continuous single strap closure, no laces Total restraint of foot and ankle movements Self-adjusting arch support Prevents medial/lateral instability CLINICAL ...

Richie Brace® Solid AFO FEATURES Traditional full leg posterior shell Balanced functional orthotic footplate Rearfoot post Extended forefoot padding Correction of varus/valgus forefoot deformities Control hindfoot inversion/eversion For comfort and accommodation of plantar lesions CLINICAL INDICATIONS Dropfoot (fixed equinus; knee instability ...

Richie Brace® Dynamic Assist Richie Brace® Dynamic Assist FEATURES Custom balanced foot orthotic 35mm heel cup Anatomic ankle axis hinge placement Tamarack flexural ankle joints Dynamic dorsiflexion-assist provides up to 15° of dorsiflexion Semi-rigid lower limb supports Control of varus/valgus alignment of the foot Pure, unrestricted sagittal ankle motion …

The Richie Brace® is a revolutionary alternative to traditional ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). The lightweight construction and low profile design features of the Richie Brace allows better shoe fit, more freedom of movement and reduced pain from injury.

Download our Richie Brace® Treatment Guide for a better understanding of your Richie Brace® options and the indications each AFO is best suited for.

The Richie Brace® family of AFOs has been successful for thousands of patients over 25 years; treating the most challenging foot & ankle conditions. The lightweight, low-profile design makes it the preferred option over traditional AFOs.

Richie Brace® – Standard L1970 AFO, molded to patient model with ankle joint L2820 Soft Interface