Cut the Boot or Lose the Foot: Reid Robinson's Story Behind the X Leg

Reid Robinson was a hardworking IT infrastructure architect and father of two in Calgary when an icy-road car crash changed everything. What followed was more than a dozen surgeries, years of crutches, and a recovery that tested his patience, his body, and his determination to stay present for his family.In this conversation, Reid takes us behind the story of how he went from hospital bed to inventor. Frustrated by how hard crutches were to live with, he sketched an idea for a "crutch for your leg," searched the patent databases, and spent three weeks in his garage welding the first prototype himself. The first time he walked across the road to kick a soccer ball with his kids, he knew it was worth pursuing. That prototype became the X Leg.We talk about:The day of the crash and the moment he chose to cut the boot instead of losing the footWhat life really looked like between surgeriesThe 16-hour surgery that finally got his leg to healHow the X Leg works, who it can help, and when crutches are still the better choiceThe road from prototype to Health Canada and FDA registration, ongoing medical studies, and his goal of making it more affordableHow the experience reshaped his approach to health, fitness, and longevityIt's a story about resilience, problem-solving, and the idea that we're tougher than we think.Learn more about the X Leg at xleg.ca.Subscribe to Behind the Story for more conversations that go beyond the surface, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. If you enjoyed it, a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps the show grow. connect with Behind the Story ShowYoutube: Instagram: Tik Tok: X:Send us Fan Mail