An orthopaedic brace for drop foot correction comprising a foot base portion (1) pivotally connected to a calf covering portion (2) by means of sole-raising hinge assemblies, comprising metallic strip members (3,3&prime) with openings (31) and metallic plate members preferably with openings (41), wherein members (3, 3&prime) are fixedly embedded within flanges (1a,1b) of the foot base portion (1) and members (4) are fixedly embedded within flanges (2a,2b) of the calf covering portion (2) during the injection thermosetting process of manufacturing the brace, as openings (31,41) are filled with plastic raw material. The brace is provided in distinct sizes as a ready to wear product and comprises a strap fastener profile (6) that securely fastens the calf covering portion onto the leg of the user and provides correction varus/valgus type structural misalignment of the foot of the user when passed through an aperture (20) located proximately the bottom of the calf covering portion.
