(57) A foot device for a walking aid such as a walking stick (3) or crutch leg consists
of a foot member (1) having an anti-slip underface (10) and having a universal ball
and socket connection (20,12) with a mounting member (2) of rubber or like resilient
material which provides a socket (23) for receiving the lower end of a walking stick
(3) or crutch leg with a gripping push fit. The ball (20) extends by a shank (200)
from a disc-like head (220) located or moulded in the inner end of the socket (23)
of the mounting member (2) for direct contact with the lower end of a walking stick
(3) or crutch leg inserted therein. The mounting member (2) may have a protective
skirt (21) about the ball and socket connection (20, 12) and which may abut the upper
part of the foot member (1) to urge the latter into axial alignment with the mounting
member (2). In a development a protective sleeve or gaiter (4) may be provided about
the ball and socket connection (20,12) and also urge the foot member (1) to the axially
aligned position. The head (220) may also have an upstanding spike (223) for entry
into the lower end of a wooden walking stick (3) or crutch leg of or containing similar
material.
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