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Just read your story, it seems different hospitals have a different approach to the same problem.
I tore my Achilles last Friday, was diagnosed and put into a temporary cast the same day then fitted with a boot - same as yours - on Monday, and got an ultrasound on Tuesday that confirmed the tendons were close enough to heal naturally rather than require surgery.
The hospital said they like to use a boot straight away as it makes things easier for the patient with no difference in outcome. I did some reading and research seems to back this up.
Anyway, good luck with your recovery.
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The boot is gone. Felt very good just to drive again. Got to take it easy with walking, and build up over time. Same advice for cycling - which I will probably just leave a couple of weeks or so anyway, while I get back some strength and stamina. Can go swimming again too, so looking forward to getting back in the pool.
Not clear when physio will start, what it will entail or how long that will last. I’ve found some NHS pamphlets online from other hospitals which I may experiment with, like this, but will generally just try and walk around a lot.
Got to learn not to suddenly run for any buses or make any sudden movements in general now.