Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer Lace Up Ankle Brace Sprain Support Black, MD | Ankle Brace for Sprains, Instability, Bilateral Orthopedic Support, Sports Injury Recovery, Men, Women, Teens & Kids. 264014

At the risk of sounding like a 90s infomercial, look no further! THIS is the ankle brace you've been looking for! lol Okay, POV: You've been looking and comparing a bunch of different ankle braces on here, to help you while you're on the mend from some injury. Well I'm tellin' ya dudes & dudettes - THIS is the one you want... Don't skimp out because of the price, trust me - this one is worth it! The next best one on here doesn't even come close to being as supportive as this one. I showed this one compared to a slightly cheaper one I bought on here to my boyfriend who's a physical therapist - and he really liked this one, said it was the only one that provided any REAL support. So hey, its physical therapist approved! *can I get in trouble for saying that? is that technically a legal claim? lol* Just a couple pointers: #1 Use the sizing guide! Measure where it says to measure, don't just go by how big your feet or ankles are. Its not one-to-one the same as how the sizing works with this, so you might be surprised which size you end up being. Also keep in mind that your ankle might still be pretty swollen if you're post-injury. So be sure to take your current measurement, so that it will be a comfortable fit and not painful #2 I had a black one, but I thought white would be cute for Summer with white tennis shoes. Well, it *was*, until a week later when they started looking all dirty and gross lol I guess it depends on how much you sweat and what activities you're participating in... but I'd highly recommend to just go with black. It looks way better, trust me lol #3 On that note, make you're *washing* this ("gentle cycle/hand wash", yadda yadda...) as often as you would a pair of socks, unless you want stinky feet! A good portion of this wraps around the bottom of your foot and ankle, to where practically half of it sits IN the shoe. So that thing can get real stinky, real fast lol Even just a rinse every day/every other day, maybe some foot powder in there, you should be golden :) Addressing the specific aspects it says people want to know from reviews: Velcro durability... GREAT! I've had mine for years actually and it still grips tight and holds just as strong. If anything the straps do eventually start to go from worn in to worn out, but it takes a longgggg time to do that, years even, much longer than you'll likely be wearing it (in most cases). Again, depends on your activity level, but generally speaking, there's only *super* durable materials in this thing. Compression and wearability... Really good, has layered materials to ensure a comfortable evenly distributed compression & support around the entire ankle and arch of the foot. But for added comfort, esp if you're post-injury, I'd suggest a nice cushioned sock that covers the skin the brace would be in contact with. That should help it not cause any skin issues or discomfort. Adjustability... Freakin AWESOME, has tons of extra lace length (if you get your proper size), and a nice touch is there's a center point in the laces themselves that is sewn into/connected, so you're guaranteed an even knot tying experience witbout having to constantly adjust the laces one way or the other to get the ends to be even. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. Over and out.

Solid brace. Easy to use. Was true to size 4 me. I wear a 8.5 - 9 in women's and was able to order the suggested size. Brace feels very supportive of my sprained ankle

As I continue to recover from a bad sprain I’m now using this Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer In oder to allow me to walk while protected and stable, finding them to be comfortable and protective. After my injuries my wife ordered this Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer along with a boot from Amazon to help me heal. In both cases we are very happy with our choices. They arrived the next day thanks for Amazon Prime, and both have worked well for me. A few weeks ago I took a bad hit, spraining my right ankle and nailing my left knee (don’t ask). As I’ve recovered I’ve had to deal with a bruised foot, the sprain, and needing to support one, while not bothering the other. At this point I continue to have swelling in the ankle, deep bruising in the foot and ankle, but the need to get up and around. I’m finding this Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer to be giving me the support I need, but without pain to the deep bruising. Because of the nature of my injuries I’ve been unable to actually put this Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer or my previous boot on by myself. We cannot tell if this is a one person job, but throughout it’s had to be a job I cannot do from my position - so something to keep in mind, but again, it may simply be my injury. The Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer is lightweight and does not hinder my movement. It feels nice as it’s wrapped around the ankle, but again, it’s not hurting nor causing pain across the foot, though I feel protected. I am not wearing socks in these images - as you can see - but these were taken to test the size and take photos for this review. I have since worm them only with socks. While I did not find discomfort wearing no socks, I do feel I’m more comfortable walking with them WITH the socks - as if they give me a little more cushion, but also a feeling of protection. But I THINK I could go without and be fine. * I did wear them around the house that first time without socks for about an hour and I was fine. I like that the ties can be adjusted like a shoe in order to adjust tightness. We’ve worked a few times to get that just right, but it was easy to do and didn’t take too long. I feel the solid, but soft support along the ankle. It keeps me comfortable, but protected. I tried to use them in a pair of slip on casual shoes - the Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer did not fit. I am using them in a pair of older gym shoes - I did not want to risk stretching my main pair of gym shoes - and find that the Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer works well. My wife had to extend out the shoes and could not really tighten it all the way down - meaning the shoes do feel loose on the foot. But at this point I’m still doing limited walking. I think as I can walk more I’ll continue to use the Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer at least another week, and I will have to figure out how to deal with the looser shoe. But as I need to feel protected and strength in the ankle, I’ll deal. In the end I’m very happy with the Med Spec ASO Ankle Stabilizer and will use it as long as I need it. And we’ll keep it around for any... what-if.

First off, I have a 9.5" ankle (measured at the thickest, bulbous part) and got the Medium. That was a good size for when it was swollen (I imagine my ankle was between 10" and 11" then), and is a perfect size now. I bought this brace after twisting my ankle in a softball game. However, my main use has been for tennis. I play about six hours each week, and this has held up for over a half year of doing so. Here's what I've appreciated about it: 1) Low-profile seams. The seams don't dig into your skin, nor do the eyelets or laces. I've been able to regularly play two hours of tennis without any edges digging in. 2) Minimal interference with shoe fit. I was actually surprised at how light and seemingly-flimsy the product was. But that thinness turns out to be great for shoe fit. My braced foot shoe is only a little tighter than my unbraced foot shoe. In fact, my shoes fit tighter after an extra sock than with this brace. And just to clarify, the product is well made, it just feels thin. 3) Solid Velcro. I've had problems in the past with Velcro coming loose over time. Still going strong. 4) Simple to get the right adjustment. In case you can't tell, you first lace up the brace, then strap the lateral straps, then strap the radial lower calf strap. This hierarchy of straps works well for ensuring that you don't over- or under-tighten the brace. So long as you just adjust each layer of support to snug-but-comfortable, by layer three you'll have all the support you need. I have one disclaimer - I've only really found success in stabilizing lateral movements, as in tennis. It wasn't all that supportive for twisting movements, like golf swings. I'm not really sure if any brace could help with that, though.

My wife broke her ankle and after she was ready to transition from the hard boot to this type of brace she was told by the orthopedic surgeon to buy this one. Well made and easy to use, giving plenty of support.

I've been wearing this three ways for two days now.. 1. Over a dress sock worn with leather sandals with velcro fasteners - there's no interference. 2. Over bare foot, walking barefoot on vinyl flooring. 3. Over bare foot with flip-flops - no interference there either. When I'm using it barefoot and no shoes, it feels odd at first without the extra support from the padded insole of the sandal or rubber of the flip-flop. Walking around with it that way takes some getting used to. Using this with shoes it works great. I broke my ankle a few years ago and it's been in a permanent state of being sprained, even after a long rehab. The ankle is always swollen and dark around the ankle bones. Wearing this support has relieved all the pain and soreness which comes with me being on my feet 18 hours a day. All I feel is a snug feeling of it being wrapped around my ankle and foot - excellent support for my arch and ankle. When I remove it at the end of the day, my foot and ankle feel great - no soreness and no stiffness. This does leave dimples and impressions in your skin, but they do not irritate or abrade in any way. They go away a short time after removal. The front laces up like a construction work boot - it's not stiff material like that.. it's all soft and the rest of the support straps attach with very strong velcro patches. Then there is a cuff just above the ankle that you fold across from both sides (that part with the aqua and black arrow on it).. a little like a blood pressure cuff for your arm.. also velcro. This will easily fit inside most shoes and with long pants would hardly be noticeable, until you sat down and they rode up. I wear a men's shoe/boot size 10-1/2 to 11 ... I ordered a medium size going by the shoe size chart on this page next to the photo (the chart is one of the extra photos). This fits perfectly. Whenever I wear this one out, I will definitely purchase another from this supplier - excellent product. _________________________________ Update 1-20-2017 Going on two years now and this ankle stabilizer still works very well, Surprisingly, the velcro has not worn out. These velcro pads are as sticky now as when new. Great product! __________________________________ Update 6-30-2018 Still going strong - I wear this every day with a slip-on walking shoe.

Love this brace. Worked for sports medicine doctor this was the only brand we carried. Very good for stabilization and support after injury during the healing process

This brace it great if you're going to wear it without shoes. It's very supportive. With shoes it's super uncomfortable and hurts since it's so bulky. If you have peroneal tendon subluxation it's probably one of you're only options though.

Very good product

Tobillera de calidad superior. Ideal después de dos operaciones de tobillos para volver a jugar al pádel y deportes de impacto. Es la mejor. Agarre y estabilidad.

Habe an beiden Knöcheln überdehnte bzw. gerissene Bänder. Stabilität ist gleich Null und ich knicke bereits bei der kleinsten Unebenheit um. Mit dieser Manschette kann ich wieder Tennisspielen, denn die beiden seitlichen Bänder lassen sich so stramm ziehen und geben so starken Halt, dass ein seitliches Umknicken nicht mehr möglich ist. Ansonsten bleibt der Fuß mobil. Hatte zunächst nur eine Manschette zum Testen bestellt (hatte bereits eine Variante einer anderen Marke), dann aber für den anderen Fuß nachbestellt. Top und werde ich wieder kaufen.

produto de ótima qualidade!

Ich erhielt eine Falschlieferung. (Fehler machen ist menschlich!) Innerhalb kürzester Zeit freundliche Antwort und Rücksendeetikett erhalten. Ersatzlieferung am nächsten Tag da. Ein super Kundenservice, kann die teilweise schlechten Bewertungen überhaupt nicht nachvollziehen!!! Werde hier zu jeder Zeit wieder bestellen. Hatten vorher schon solch eine Orthese, gibt sehr guten Halt und relativ einfach im Handling