i have an arizona brace (all leather on metal frame, molded to fit my
foot and ankle). I've had it about two years. this past year, i
noticed black spots, some quite large, appearing on the inside
leather. looked like mold. i contacted the place that fitted me for
it, and they sent pictures of it to the arizona brace people, who said
it IS mold and i must not be wearing socks or washing my feet! (well,
not in so many words, but they did mention the word "hygeine.") i've
never worn the brace without my kneehigh support stockings (quite the
elegant look) and i wash the stockings almost every night, rotating
with several other pairs. reminds me of this old poem:

Marguerite, go wash your feet;
The board of health's across the street.

Anyhow, whatever the cause, i have mold in my brace and i can't get it
out.
the arizona brace people suggested using alcohol on it. did nothing. i
tried a diluted bleach solution. did absolutely nothing. does anyone
have a miraculous suggestion for getting rid of these spots? by the
way, they are multiplying. i may need to get the liner replaced, but
would like that as a last resort because i really can't walk without
the brace.

thanks for listening,
dirty di