In most cases of amputation below the knee, if stump is sound and of good length, it is possible to comfortably use a leg without the steel knee-joint and thigh support. Many express a desire to try a leg of this description, but hesitate to have a leg so constructed, fearing the result of continually taking the entire weight or bearing on the stump, with no provision for relieving it. For such as would like to try, at their convenience and pleasure, a leg without the thigh support, we make attachment No. 211. The thigh lacer and upper joints can be removed by taking the knee-joint bolts out and this attachment substituted. At such times and in such work, when the thigh support would be more desirable, it can be readily replaced. This attachment is included with the $100 WALKEASY leg without extra charge; with any other style of leg, price $5. [Illustration: 211 212 213] _Neverchafe Spring Socket_ This is a leather socket moulded over a cast of the stump, and suspended to the inner side of a wooden socket or shell with adjustable rubber webbing in such a manner as to avoid all friction or chafing of the stump and to give a comfortable, helpful spring at each step of the wearer, the sensation being much the same as though the weight were on an air cushion, with no pressure on the end of the stump whatever. No. 212 for amputation below the knee; No. 213 for amputation above the knee. This socket is particularly suitable for short stumps. The inner socket, being made of stiff leather, practically lengthens the stump, giving increased leverage, a condition greatly to be desired in such cases. It is also a very great relief to tender and sensitive stumps; the slipping and rubbing occasioned more or less in walking on an artificial leg, takes place with this attachment between the inner spring socket and the outer wood socket; the pressure of the springs keeping the inner socket snugly against the stump in all positions, precludes the possibility of any friction on the stump. For stumps that become swollen in hot weather, or that require extra covering in cool weather, or for such as have never used an artificial leg, with the consequent probability of the stump rapidly reducing, this inner socket may be made adjustable by lacing. While this is undoubtedly the most suitable and comfortable socket for very short and sensitive stumps, some prefer the highly polished wooden socket, and others the adjustable leather lacing socket. All purchasers of the WALKEASY leg have their choice of socket; the selection should be influenced by the length and condition of the stump, the weight and occupation of the wearer, and other considerations. In all cases we guarantee a comfortable socket and one that will not chafe. _New Adjustable Leather Lacing Socket_