Amazon's Hands-Free Crutch Keeps Me Active Even With a Broken Foot

Stephanie Dwilson

Mon, October 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM UTC

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I recently broke my foot, and for the past month I've been using a hands-free crutch that's highly similar to the well-known iWalk. And I have to say, it's been a blessing to have around even if it's not always the easiest to use. If you suffered a sports injury and want to be active while you heal, this can be a great solution and a perfect addition (or alternative) to a knee scooter .

The BYIECLD Hands Free Crutch is $156 on Amazon, which really isn't that much when you're in the market for mobility devices. It's highly similar to the better known iWalk3.0, which sells for $180 on Amazon.

One of the first things you might notice is that reviews for these devices are mixed. And that's because they're not as easy to use as crutches or knee scooters (which I reviewed last week). I chose mine because it has four rubber legs, which I felt would give me a little more stability on slick floors (like bathroom floors) than the iWalk's single foot. But other than the feet, the two devices are highly similar.

What makes this mobility device so great is that it lets you hold things in your hands while walking with it. You strap your leg into the frame, and then you can walk around "similarly" to normal. I can carry a glass of water, a bowl of cereal, a plate of food, or a towel to put in the washer.

However, it's not for everyone. You need full use of your uninjured leg, the ability to bend your injured leg's knee and keep weight on it, along with really good balance. Coincidentally, I'd been doing balance exercises on my right foot for a year prior to breaking my left foot, due to a bad case of plantar fasciitis at the time. So that made it easier for me to transition to this.

In the section below the photo, I'll share some more pros and cons.

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The pros of this device are numerous. If you have a broken foot, you can stay more active with this than any other mobility device you could get off Amazon. (There are other devices, like the Freedom Leg Brace or XLeg, that might be even better. But these cost a lot more and are harder to get.)

Pros and Cons of the Peg Leg Crutch vs a Knee Scooter

The BYIECLD Hands Free Crutch keeps you more physically active than a knee scooter because it's not that easy to use. Personally, I alternate between a knee scooter and the peg leg. I use the peg leg when I want to carry something or just to get a little more exercise. I use the knee scooter if I need to get somewhere faster or if I'm tired.

The peg leg is slower and more of a workout than a knee scooter, but it lets you live more "normally" in many ways. And it's definitely easier to use long-term than crutches! It does take some time to get strapped in (I've got it down to about 15 to 20 seconds now that I've used it a lot.) And you can't sit in it without unstrapping it. But let's be honest: it's not easy to transition to sitting with a knee scooter either when you're short one foot, so it's not that big of a deal.

Just know — you'll likely need an extra cushion where you place your knee. After a few weeks, I had to add more cushioning because it does start to make the back of your knee hurt quite a bit after awhile (as does any device that forces you to put your weight on your knee.) In addition, the straps are starting to fray on the edges just a little after six weeks of daily use. So it's not perfect (though it works well enough!)

Another con is that the hands free crutch takes more time to get used to than a knee scooter. In fact, the first time I used the peg leg, I was convinced it was going to be too hard. But after a day or two, I was using it fairly easily. Just make sure you don't rush. If you try to walk too fast, you can lose your balance.

Now, if you have to go down something steep (like my driveway), you might prefer a scooter because of the brakes. The peg leg made me feel a little more precarious than the scooter when traversing uneven, steep terrain. And I can't speak to how stairs are, because I don't have those.

The Bottom Line

All in all, if you have a broken foot and you have the budget, I suggest getting the BYIECLD Hands Free Crutch or the iWALK and a knee scooter . It's just a fact that there are times when one works better than the other, depending on your situation. And you're in this for a long haul (with me, more than two months), so you might as well make it as easy on yourself as you can.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Oct 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Deals section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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