- For patients with a varus (inverted) heel, high arch, and adducted forefoot.
- Applies to most DAFO designs and patient groups where supination correction is part of the bracing plan.
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 3.1 Soft medial toe containment
- Comfortable control of forefoot adduction.
- Preserves flexibility of toe shelf.
 Request in Toe Shelf section of order form.
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 3.2 Valgus forefoot posting
- Stabilizes forefoot in a valgus position.
- Preferred if valgus position is planned and captured during casting.
- Typically 1/8–1/4 in. thick. (Specify planned thickness.)
- Request in Cast Correction: Forefoot Alignment section of order form.
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 3.3 Medial shim pad in DAFO 4
- Resists rolling of the brace laterally by stabilizing the brace against the leg above the medial malleolus.
- Tapered foam wedge (¼ in. thick).
- Request in Special Instructions section of order form. Can also be requested after ordering.
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 3.4 Supination-control instep strap
- Helps to reposition the midfoot and aids in preventing heel inversion.
- Threads through slot on lateral side to pull foot towards midline, maintaining neutral heel position.
- Request in Special Instructions section of order form.
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 3.5 Toe adduction strap
- Controls forefoot adduction by pulling forefoot toward lateral side.
- Comes attached to toe rise pad. Adjust at time of fitting.
- To improve compliance, use split-toe socks.
- Request in Special Instructions section of order form. Can also be requested after ordering.
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 3.6 Full-length lateral wedge
- Tips entire brace toward medial side during weight bearing.
- Specify height of thickest side of wedge.
- Typically 1/8 to 3/16 in. thick.
- Request in Special Instructions section of order form.
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