Keep Your Bed Clean During Recovery
Your walking boot gets dirty during the day - and then you have to sleep in it
- • The boot sole tracks dirt into your bed
- • You can't easily wash or change your boot
- • Your sheets and bedding get dirty quickly
Why Your Boot Makes Your Bed Dirty
Understanding the problem helps you solve it
"One of the most frustrating parts of recovery is wearing the same boot you walked in all day to bed. The sole picks up dirt, dust, and debris - and it all ends up in your sheets."
Dirty Boot Soles
You walk on floors, streets, and various surfaces during the day. All that dirt transfers to your bedding at night.
Hard to Clean
Walking boots aren't designed to be easily cleaned. You can't just throw them in the washing machine.
Constant Laundry
You end up washing your sheets much more frequently, adding to the burden of recovery.
Comfort & Hygiene
Sleeping in a clean bed is important for rest and recovery. Dirty bedding affects sleep quality.
Tips for Keeping Your Bed Clean
- Use a dedicated night splint instead of wearing your boot to bed
- If you must wear the boot, cover the sole with a clean pillowcase
- Keep a towel or sheet under your booted leg
- Wipe down your boot sole before bed
- Change sheets more frequently during recovery
The Night Splint Solution
A night splint like the Thetis splint is designed specifically for sleeping. It never touches the ground, stays clean, and has a removable washable liner for easy hygiene maintenance.
Why Sleeping in Your Walking Boot is Unhygienic
Your boot goes everywhere—why would you bring that into bed?
The Same Boot You Walk Everywhere
Think about it: your boot touches bathroom floors, public transport, hospital floors, dirty streets. Then you put that same boot in your bed where you sleep for 8 hours?
Sweat and Bacteria Build-Up
Your foot sweats all day trapped in that boot. Without proper ventilation, bacteria multiply. That's what creates that distinctive boot smell.
Your Sheets Deserve Better
You wash your sheets to keep them clean and fresh. Why ruin them every night with a dirty boot that's been walking around all day?
Some Patients Buy TWO Boots
Yes, some people are so concerned about hygiene they buy two identical boots—one for outside, one for sleeping. That's £200-300 for a second boot when you could just get our splint.
✨ The Simple Solution
Our night splint with removable, washable liner lets you keep your bed clean. Remove the boot before bed, wear the splint. Your sheets stay fresh, your foot stays supported, and you save money.
We Made the Splint to Solve This Exact Problem
After hearing from thousands of patients struggling to sleep in their heavy boots, we designed a lightweight alternative that maintains protection while dramatically improving comfort.
The Thetis Night Splint was developed alongside orthopaedic surgeons specifically for Achilles rupture recovery. It's not a generic product adapted for this use - it's purpose-built for exactly what you're going through.
Always check with your medical team before using. Usually approved after week 2-3.
View product detailsTrusted by Medical Professionals
Surgeons and clinicians recommend the Thetis splint
Mr James Davis
Past President of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
A fantastic alternative to uncomfortable hospital boots for night wear
"When I tore my own Achilles tendon, the hardest part was wearing the hospital boot in bed. This splint is certain to improve the recovery experience for patients."
Dr Robbie Ray
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Setting a new standard in Achilles tendon rehabilitation
"A game-changer in my practice. The splint's design prioritizes both comfort and functionality, enabling controlled, progressive recovery."
Professor Matthew Welck
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
An excellent piece of equipment
"Patients sometimes find sleeping in a boot uncomfortable, and having an alternative, more lightweight option is well received."
Mr Ian Gill
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Get a good night's sleep!
"Worth every penny as it stops the misery of trying to get good nights sleep in an uncomfortable boot!"
Mr Sohail Yousaf
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Excellent tool for enhancing recovery and comfort
"Lightweight and effective, it provides relief during sleep and protects the foot outside the boot."
Mr Andy Roche
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Comfort and usability all round.
"Makes complete sense to use something like this and I highly recommend this product. Comfort and usability all round."
Mr James Davis
Past President of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
A fantastic alternative to uncomfortable hospital boots for night wear
"When I tore my own Achilles tendon, the hardest part was wearing the hospital boot in bed. This splint is certain to improve the recovery experience for patients."
Dr Robbie Ray
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Setting a new standard in Achilles tendon rehabilitation
"A game-changer in my practice. The splint's design prioritizes both comfort and functionality, enabling controlled, progressive recovery."
Professor Matthew Welck
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
An excellent piece of equipment
"Patients sometimes find sleeping in a boot uncomfortable, and having an alternative, more lightweight option is well received."
Mr Ian Gill
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Get a good night's sleep!
"Worth every penny as it stops the misery of trying to get good nights sleep in an uncomfortable boot!"
Mr Sohail Yousaf
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Excellent tool for enhancing recovery and comfort
"Lightweight and effective, it provides relief during sleep and protects the foot outside the boot."
Mr Andy Roche
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Comfort and usability all round.
"Makes complete sense to use something like this and I highly recommend this product. Comfort and usability all round."
What Patients Say
Total game changer for sleeping while recovering!
Finally got the restful sleep I needed. The cast and heavy dirty boot made sleep tough. If you're recovering from an achilles rupture buy this immediately.
Perfect splint for achilles injury recovery
It literally takes a few secs to put on and remove. Its comfortable as well. Highly recommend.
Life Saver!
This worked great and kept me from having to wear my big clunky walking boot to bed! So glad I found this. I couldn't sleep with that walking boot at night!! Great product.
Eine absolute Erleichterung!
Nach der OP an der Achillessehne war diese Schiene eine Erleichterung in der Nacht! Würde ich auf alle Fälle empfehlen wenn man wieder durchschlafen möchte!
Superb
Really useful after my dreadful Achilles tendon tear when I didn't want to wear the boot in bed!
Night time saviour
This is a saviour for night time wearing. So much easier than the big boot. Five weeks down and another five or six to go. Would have struggled with the full boot.
Peace of mind for Achilles injuries
A great alternative to wearing the walking boot to bed, without worrying about inadvertently straightening or knocking your foot.
Wonderful device and splendid service
Brilliant device. Arrived the day after it was ordered. Delighted in all respects.
Trusted by Professional Athletes
Athletes recovering from Achilles rupture trust the Thetis splint
athleteThe Thetis splint was an absolute saviour
After my Achilles tendon rupture surgery, I was advised by a specialist to invest in a Thetis splint as the best product to use as part of my recovery. The difference between sleeping in a big bulky boot and the Thetis splint was an absolute saviour. It made sleeping at night so much better and eas...Steff EvansWelsh Rugby Union Player2024-01-01
athleteSlimmer, lightweight, and allows free movement while protecting the tendon
The Thetis Splint is a lot slimmer and far more lightweight than the orthopaedic boot I was sleeping in. It allows me to move my leg more freely but still stops me from flexing my toes beyond a certain point, which is ideal whilst the tendon heals. The splint even comes in my favourite colour, so I ...Olivia BlatchTeam GB Weightlifter2024-01-01
athleteRevolutionary splint - comfortable sleep with no fear of injury
I recently began using the Thetis Splint overnight. My regular boot is good for daily use but very heavy and uncomfortable to sleep in - the splint has been revolutionary for me! It keeps my foot perfectly in place but without being bulky, meaning I can sleep more comfortably with no fear of hurting...Andrew LawrenceTeam GB Basketball2024-01-01
athleteGame changer!
The Thetis splint was really helpful for staying safe when doing my rehab exercises. I've also been sleeping in it since I came out the cast which has been an absolute game changer.Ollie LawrenceEnglish Rugby Union Player2024-01-01
athleteSimple design that allows better sleep and wound breathing
The Thetis Splint has a simple design that is perfectly fit for purpose. It has allowed me to get the sleep that is so vital as I recovered from achilles tendon rupture and surgery whilst also feeling secure and protected. Apart from being less bulky than the orthopaedic boot, it also gives the surg...Kim DaybellTeam GB Table Tennis and Doctor2024-01-01
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