A leg lift walking aid for assisting a person with limit leg functionality is provided. The leg lift walking aid comprises a waist band suitable for wearing around a use and a foot plate capable of being placed under a foot of the user. A pair of straps between the waist band and foot plate are provided wherein each strap comprises at least one flexible portion and at least one non-flexible portion. A central band, suitable for wearing on a leg below a knee of a user comprises at least one guide wherein the guide receives at least one strap and preferably slidably.