A device for use with a post-operative shoe to protect the foot of the wearer of such shoe. The device comprises a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is substantially U-shaped and has a first and second terminus, wherein the first terminus and second terminus of the substantially U-shaped first member are of substantially equal length relative to its central axis, and wherein the second member is partially U-shaped and has a first and second terminus, wherein the first terminus of the partially U-shaped second member is substantially shorter than the second terminus of the partially U-shaped second member relative to its central axis, and further wherein the first and second members are attached to each other at their central axis at a generally 90 degree angle, and wherein the first terminus and second terminus of the first member, and the first terminus and second terminus of the second member extend in the same direction, and wherein the first terminus of the second member includes means for receiving a front portion of a post-operative shoe. When the device is secured to a post-operative shoe, the foot of the wearer of such shoe is protected against trauma.
