Anterior Dorsal Night Splint for Plantar Fasciitis

The SoleAid Anterior Dorsal Night Splint supports the front of the lower leg and the top of the foot while leaving the heel open. Designed for plantar-fasciitis nighttime positioning, it offers a less enclosing alternative to a traditional posterior boot.

A padded lining, a nylon mesh upper, and two adjustable D-ring strap closures help you fit the splint to your foot and lower leg. The design accommodates either foot and is intended to maintain a neutral ankle position during sleep.

What makes this model a dorsal night splint?

"Anterior" refers to the front of the lower leg; "dorsal" refers to the top of the foot. Those are the main support surfaces on this model. The open heel reduces the amount of brace surrounding the back of the foot, which may appeal to people who find a full boot cumbersome in bed.

SoleAid dorsal splint construction

SoleAid dorsal night splint shoe-size guide

Match your U.S. shoe size to one of the two ranges below. These are the ranges published for this dorsal model; do not use the size chart from a posterior splint or a different brand.

Published U.S. shoe-size ranges

Shoe size is the starting point. The support must also fit comfortably across your instep and around your lower leg. If the option name is unclear or your shoe size falls outside these ranges, contact our team for help matching the correct option.

Should you choose an anterior dorsal or an adjustable posterior night splint?

Compare our two SoleAid night-splint designs.

Choose by the prescribed positioning goal and the fit you can tolerate consistently. The amount of padding or shell coverage alone does not establish which design will work better for you.

Fit considerations for the instep and lower leg

Because a dorsal splint contacts the top of the foot, pay attention to instep pressure as well as the shoe-size range. Check the fit while awake and follow the instructions supplied with the device.

• Confirm that the padding lies smoothly against the intended contact areas.
• Secure the straps without creating pinching, numbness, or a painful pull.
• Check that the support remains aligned when you settle into your usual sleeping position.
• Remove the splint and seek fitting advice if rubbing, persistent redness, tingling, or increased pain develops.

Questions about the open-heel design

What does a 90-degree position mean?

It means the foot is held roughly at a right angle to the lower leg. It does not mean bending the ankle upward through an additional 90 degrees. Follow your clinician's positioning instructions rather than trying to maximize the stretch.

Is this a useful option for side sleepers?

The open-heel format is worth considering when a larger boot interferes with bedding or your preferred position. Comfort is individual: check for pressure against the other leg and make sure the brace stays correctly aligned.

Does the open heel mean I can walk in it?

An exposed heel does not establish that a splint is suitable for weight-bearing. Use this model for its intended nighttime role and remove it before walking unless the supplied instructions and your clinician specifically permit otherwise. Our foot and ankle support collection also includes devices with different intended uses.

When is a plantar-fasciitis night splint considered?

Night splints are used in some treatment plans when heel pain is consistently troublesome with the first steps in the morning. Your clinician should determine whether splinting is appropriate and how it fits with stretching, footwear changes, and rehabilitation. A particular result or recovery time cannot be promised.

Choose your fit with shipping included.

We include free standard U.S. shipping with no minimum order. When comparing offers, check the same model, size range, package quantity, and total shipping charge.

Obtain professional fitting advice before use if you have reduced sensation, diabetes, circulation problems, an open wound, or recent foot or ankle surgery.

Choose the appropriate shoe-size range for open-heel nighttime support.

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