Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips

I've been buying Fetterman crutch tips for close to 20 years now. They're simply the most comfortable, grippiest, and longest lasting tip you'll find. I've been walking on crutches for the overwhelming majority of my life (35+ years). I bought titanium Fetterman LiteStix crutches back in 2005 and have been more than satisfied with them, the tips, and the handles. I'm very active (for being physically disabled and on crutches), work a full time retail/healthcare job, and hike occasionally - A set of these tips lasts me about a year and half. The cheap crutch tips you buy from a drug store would last me about 6 weeks. I've used both the Tornado tips and the Performance GT tips; I prefer the Tornado as they're smaller and lighter which I find suits my walking and activity better. I'm glad Fetterman is now selling these on Amazon so more people can see and experience them. They're more expensive than the competition but worth the price in every way possible.

Definitely worth it for the $40. It’s made of harder rubber, has a flexible “ankle joint“ and a wide footprint. I’ve had my most recent set for almost a year, and they’re only just now getting around to the point where they’re about to wear out. BTW, this is after daily use. Pros: long lasting, large footprint, flexible “ankle joint“. CONS: tends to be very tight, trying to fit on a standard crutch shaft. Might require either a little Vaseline or some elbow grease.

These crutch tips have made a nice improvement to my husbands daily activities. Before the Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips, we replaces crutch tips every 6-8 weeks, the regular, gray tips from the rare to find drug store. Here are the Pros: *they last for a LONG TIME with proper care. Just like you rotate your tires, or switch out shoes, we turn his tips a 1/4 turn every Sunday evening. *they really do grip the surface applied. *we can order here on Amazon and have them delivered * the gel, and design has reduced the impact (like a shock absorber) when his crutch tip strikes the ground. The Cons: *They’re a wee bit heavy. Nothing that can distract the user, but just a noticeable difference to quickly get used too. * as mentioned above, for dedicated Left side, Right side crutches, they really should be rotated. We highly recommend this to get the most mileage out if your sneakers, I mean crutches. FOOTNOTE: ***my husband has an unusual gait, specific to his needs growing up with CP. one crutch tip strikes the ground at approximately a 30° angle. THESE tips meet that challenge and we feel give him more confidence to walk head up and forward more so then always looking down to see where they land. He absolutely has less slips, and falls since using these. We are dedicated to the brand. When dealing with a chronic life challenge, it’s the little things, victories that can add ease to your daily life. We receive that here.

These are the best crutch tips that I have ever found. I've been an amputee, using crutches for almost 46 years. These tips provide more traction than anything else. They're a bit pricey but they make up for it when you realize how long they last.

I bought these a couple years ago after years of buying other types of tips that wore out in 6 months or less. If they can last that long for me, they should be good for anyone. I just ordered a new pair

I have used forearm crutches for nine years and have tried various tips. These so far are the best. The rubber grips very well and the flexibility allows the entire bottom of the tip to make contact with the ground, not just the edge. This significantly increases the contact area, increasing traction and reducing the chance of slipping. The rubber also cushions the impact of the crutches with the ground. Yes, they cost more than other tips. But the benefits far outweigh the price. UPDATE: After six months of heavy use, they still show no wear! The best possible crutch tip for both safety and durability.

These appeared to be really good sturdy replacement tips for my crutches that I use 24/7 to walk, due to a neuromuscular disease. However, these tips have slipped on several different surfaces. My original crutch tips performed better, too bad they wore out. I do think these tips will last a very long time due to quality material and construction.

If you’re using crutches then you need them. It’s night and day difference. A family member is on crutches full time and these have absolutely saved us from so many falls

These are the Rolls Royce of crutch tips! They are not cheap but give you so much comfort and safety. You are worth it, especially if you are like myself already 11 weeks on crutches.