The Vissco Cast Shoe 0804 is designed for people who are wearing a plaster or fiber cast on the foot or lower leg and need protection while walking. Instead of allowing the cast itself to come into direct contact with the ground, the cast shoe provides an outer protective layer that helps reduce everyday wear, chipping, cracking and soiling of the cast. Vissco specifically describes model 0804 as a cast shoe intended to protect the cast and reduce impact on the injured leg.
The shoe uses an adjustable hook-and-loop closure so it can be fitted around the cast. Its durable construction is designed for regular use, while the sole provides a stable base between the cast and walking surface. The design is intended to make mobility with a cast more practical without replacing the treatment or immobilisation provided by the cast itself.
This product is best understood as a protective cast shoe, not as a substitute for a medical walking boot prescribed for fracture immobilisation. If your doctor has advised non-weight-bearing or limited weight-bearing, continue following those instructions even when using the cast shoe.
Why Choose This Product?
The Vissco Cast Shoe 0804 is useful when you need to protect a plaster cast during everyday mobility.
Key reasons to choose it:
- Designed specifically for use over a plaster cast
- Helps protect the cast from wear and dirt
- Helps reduce impact on the injured leg while walking
- Adjustable hook-and-loop closure
- Easy to put on and remove
- Designed for a snug fit around the cast
- Durable construction
- Available in multiple sizes
- Suitable for use on either foot
- Easy to clean and maintain
Vissco's current product information identifies model 0804 as a Cast Shoe and lists sizes S, M, L and XL.
Key Features
Designed for Plaster Casts
The Vissco Cast Shoe is specifically designed to be worn over a foot or lower-leg plaster cast, helping protect the cast during walking.
Cast Protection
The shoe helps protect the plaster from chipping, cracking and soiling caused by everyday contact with walking surfaces.
Adjustable Hook-and-Loop Closure
The hook-and-loop fastening system allows the shoe to be adjusted around the cast for a secure and comfortable fit.
Durable Construction
The manufacturer describes the material as long-lasting and durable, making the shoe suitable for regular use during the period in which the cast is required.
Easy to Use
The casted foot can be placed inside the shoe and the closure adjusted around it. This makes the product practical for daily use.
Universal Foot Design
The product is designed for use on either the left or right foot.
Benefits
The Vissco Cast Shoe 0804 can help provide:
- Protection for plaster or fiber casts
- Reduced direct contact between the cast and ground
- Reduced everyday wear and soiling of the cast
- A more practical walking setup during cast use
- Adjustable fitting around the cast
- Better convenience during daily mobility
- A durable outer layer for the cast
- Easy maintenance
Important
A cast shoe does not treat or heal a fracture. Its primary purpose is to protect the cast and make movement with a cast more practical.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Vissco |
| Product Name |
Cast Shoe |
| Model / PC No. |
0804 |
| Product Type |
Plaster Cast Protective Shoe |
| Primary Use |
Protection of plaster/fiber cast during walking |
| Closure |
Hook-and-loop / Velcro |
| Fit |
Adjustable |
| Foot Compatibility |
Left or Right Foot |
| Material |
Durable, long-lasting material |
| Sole |
As per manufacturer specifications |
| Colour |
As per manufacturer specifications |
| Sizes |
S, M, L, XL |
| Size S |
Shoe size 5–6 |
| Size M |
Shoe size 6–7 |
| Size L |
Shoe size 7–8 |
| Size XL |
Shoe size 8+ |
| Product Weight |
As per manufacturer specifications |
| Dimensions |
As per manufacturer specifications |
| Country of Origin |
As per manufacturer specifications |
| Manufacturer |
Vissco Healthcare |
| Model |
0804 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a Vissco Cast Shoe?
The Vissco Cast Shoe 0804 is a protective shoe designed to be worn over a plaster or fiber cast. It helps protect the cast from wear, cracking, chipping and soiling during walking.
2. Is Vissco Cast Shoe suitable for a broken ankle?
It can be used when a person with a broken ankle has been placed in a plaster or fiber cast and has been permitted to walk. The cast shoe protects the cast while walking. Whether you can bear weight depends on your doctor's instructions.
3. Can I wear the Cast Shoe over a plaster cast?
Yes. The Vissco Cast Shoe 0804 is specifically designed for use over a plaster cast.
4. Can I use this Cast Shoe on either foot?
Yes. The product is designed to accommodate either the left or right foot.
5. How do I choose the correct Vissco Cast Shoe size?
Select the size according to your shoe size:
- S: 5–6
- M: 6–7
- L: 7–8
- XL: 8+
6. Does the Vissco Cast Shoe help protect the plaster?
Yes. Protecting the cast from wear, chipping, cracking and soiling is one of its primary intended uses.
7. Does a cast shoe help with walking?
It provides a protective shoe around the cast and helps reduce impact on the injured leg during walking. However, it does not determine whether you are medically permitted to walk or bear weight.
8. Can I use the Vissco Cast Shoe outdoors?
It can be used for normal walking where appropriate, but avoid slippery, uneven or hazardous surfaces. Do not assume that a cast shoe makes walking safe in all weather or terrain conditions.
9. How do I clean the Vissco Cast Shoe?
Vissco recommends wiping the product clean with a damp cloth. Its current product information advises against frequent washing.
10. Is a Vissco Cast Shoe the same as a fracture walking boot?
No. A cast shoe primarily protects an existing plaster/fiber cast. A medical walking boot can serve a different purpose, including immobilisation or controlled movement, depending on its design and clinical indication. Do not substitute one for the other without professional advice.
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