a girl wearing a medical cast boot showing the different between the tall medical boot and the short medical boot

Short Walking Boot vs. Tall Walking Boot: Which Cast Boot Is Right?

achilles injuryRichard Katenhusen

A short walking boot is usually selected for injuries concentrated in the toes, forefoot or metatarsals, while a tall walking boot provides more ankle and lower-leg immobilization. Compare cast boots for a broken foot, fifth metatarsal, fibula, ankle and Achilles injuries, including air and non-air options.