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leg braces (AFOs)

NEW: its a brace (itsabrace.com) now redirects to this image. It's now written on my brace. Not the best url, but hopefully will get the message to a few. Feel free to suggest a better URL.

 

I wear one of these in each of my tennis shoes (or any shoes that I'm wearing). Been doing so for about 15 years. They are a miraculous piece of thermoextruded plastic that enables me to walk and run and keep up with my 5 year old. Otherwise, I'd have to stop and rest every 400 feet or so.

 

Because my daughter may someday inherit this, I make it a point to wear shorts when I wear these to pretend I won't change my life because of a relatively minor disability. Some days are tougher to tolerate than others.

 

Most people take a glance and go on their way. No problem, the braces are odd looking. I'm a curious person and appreciate their curiosity.

 

Some people just stop and glare.

 

For them - a special message.

 

Maybe I should sell website advertising on them?

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Uploaded on May 26, 2008
Taken on May 25, 2008