Shower leg, below knee Rs 90,000 to 180,000
A simple, light leg for the bathroom and wudu: plastic socket, rust-proof pylon and a non-slip foot.
- Assessment
- Fitting
- Wet-floor practice
Shower and water leg
Waterproof artificial leg for wudu, the shower and wet floors
An ordinary artificial leg must stay dry: water damages liners, feet, knees and metal parts. A waterproof leg is built from materials that can get wet, with a non-slip foot, so you can stand for wudu, shower safely, walk on wet bathroom floors or go into the sea.
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Reviewed by Ummad Shafique Mughal, Consultant Orthotist and Prosthetist. Updated October 2026.
In short
What is a waterproof artificial leg?
The short answer
A waterproof leg uses a socket, pylon and foot made to tolerate water: plastic or sealed parts, rust-proof metal, and a foot with a grippy sole that drains. Some are simple shower legs worn only in the bathroom; others are full walking legs you can wear in the rain, at the beach or in a swimming pool. Above the knee, waterproof locking knees are available, and a few high-end knees such as the Ottobock Genium X3 are built to cope with water.
A below knee waterproof leg costs about Rs 90,000 to 300,000; an above knee water leg with a waterproof locking knee about Rs 180,000 to 500,000.
Is it right for you?
Who a waterproof leg suits
Usually a good fit if
- Anyone who stands for wudu or showers several times a day
- Users who worry about slipping on wet bathroom floors
- People who swim or go to the beach
- Active users who work in wet conditions
We may advise waiting, or something else, if
- If you only do wudu seated, a stool and taking the leg off may be enough
- Budgets that cannot yet stretch to a second leg; the main leg comes first
Water-safe parts
What makes a leg waterproof
Every part is chosen so water can do no harm.
| Part | Waterproof version | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Plastic or sealed laminate with a drain hole | Water can run out |
| Liner or sleeve | Water-tolerant material, or none | A wet ordinary liner breeds bacteria |
| Pylon and adapters | Stainless steel, titanium or plastic | No rust |
| Foot | Rubber foot with a non-slip sole | Grip on wet tiles |
| Knee (above knee) | Waterproof locking or water-resistant knee | Ordinary knees are damaged by water |
Cost in 2026
What a waterproof leg costs
Most users keep a waterproof leg as a second leg alongside their main walking leg.
Waterproof leg
Rs 90,000 to 500,000local to imported build
Water walking leg Rs 180,000 to 300,000
A walking-quality waterproof below knee leg for the beach, the pool and rainy days.
- Assessment
- Fitting
- Wet-floor practice
Above knee water leg Rs 180,000 to 500,000
With a waterproof locking or water-resistant knee. High-end waterproof microprocessor knees cost far more.
- Assessment
- Fitting
- Wet-floor practice
Indicative ranges. A firm figure comes in writing after the free assessment and does not change without your agreement. Full cost guide.
Your visits
Four steps to a water leg
Assessment
How and where you will use it, and your bathroom layout.
Casting
Often based on the shape of your current socket.
Fitting
Water-safe parts and a non-slip foot.
Practice
Standing and turning on a wet floor safely.
Coming from out of town? Tell us your dates and we will plan the visits close together.
Why an ordinary leg must stay dry
Water soaks into foam covers and foot shells, makes liners a breeding ground for bacteria, rusts steel adapters and damages the oil and seals of hydraulic knees. Electronic knees can be ruined outright. That is why we always say: take an ordinary leg off before water, and keep it dry.
Wudu and bathing with a prosthetic leg
For wudu, many users sit on a stool with the leg off. Others want to stand, several times a day, and a light shower leg makes that safe and saves wear on the main leg. For religious rulings on wudu and ghusl with a prosthesis, ask a scholar you trust; our namaz and wudu guide covers the practical side.
Safety on wet floors
Wet tiles are slippery even with a good foot. Use a non-slip mat, fit a grab rail by the shower, keep a stool within reach and turn slowly. A drain hole in the socket lets water out so the stump does not sit in a puddle. Dry the stump and the leg afterwards.
The beach, the pool and the monsoon
A water walking leg lets you walk on the sand at Clifton or Seaview, wade into the sea or swim. Rinse it with fresh water after salt water or a chlorinated pool, shake out the sand and let it dry. In the monsoon, a water leg is also handy for flooded streets that would ruin an ordinary leg.
Travelling to us?
Ordering a waterproof leg from another city or country
Tell us your city or country and your travel dates when you call. We plan the visits as close together as the stump allows, so most patients can finish the casting, test socket and fitting in one stay, whether they come from Quetta or fly in from Dubai, with a shorter trip later for adjustments if needed.
Questions
Questions about the waterproof artificial leg
Can I shower with my normal artificial leg?
No. Water damages liners, foot shells, metal parts and especially knees. Take it off and use a shower stool, or use a waterproof leg.
How much does a waterproof leg cost?
A simple below knee shower leg costs about Rs 90,000 to 180,000, and a full walking water leg up to about Rs 300,000. Above knee water legs cost about Rs 180,000 to 500,000.
Can I swim with a waterproof leg?
Yes, with a leg built for it. Rinse it with fresh water after the sea or a chlorinated pool and let it dry.
Is a waterproof leg useful for wudu?
Very. Many users stand for wudu several times a day; a light shower leg makes that safer and saves wear on the main leg.
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