Shock Doctor Adult Ultra Wrap Lace Ankle Brace, Maximum Support, Adjustable Compression

The brace works great and is great quality. Fits true to the size recommendations. It is easy to put on and take off. If you are going to be highly active while wearing it, make sure you wear a longer sock underneath. It's comfortable for what it is, but don't expect something that you won't notice that you are wearing. But it does its job and offers a high level of stability and support for the ankle.

Forget using ace bandages, of the flimsy little ankle braces you find at your local pharmacy. This is a VERY effective brace that allows you to keep working out while still protecting your ankle. The first time I put it on, I definitely needed to follow the easy instructions. First you lace up the inner fitted area. The laces allow you to adjust your level of support. I lace them up pretty tight. Then there are two long, flat nylon straps that cross over your ankle, under your heel, and affix via velcro on either side of your ankle. They the final level of support is a wide band that you stretch snugly across the top of the brace, that holds all steadily in place. This wide band also affixes with velcro. Once you have put the brace on once or twice, it is easy to adjust it in 2 minutes or so. I have a recurring left ankle injury. I got tired of having to stop trail riding because I had to give my ankle more time to heal. Mounting the saddle using my left foot really aggravated the injury, even when I used a mounting block. What I needed was a brace that keep the ankle straight, and didn't allow it to roll to the outside where the damaged tendons are. I tried this brace, and it is perfect! I can mount and dismount safely. I can go on long trail rides, and my left ankle stays comfortable where normally it would be sore from the slight outward ankle one needs to keep one's foot in the stirrup as my leg curves around a full bodied horse. I can stand in the arena and do ground work with our horses, never worrying about keeping my ankle at the proper angle. I also wear it when I work out, practice yoga, or do speed walking. Now I am riding more, I am working with our horses more, and I am getting in more regular workouts. I do recommend wearing a sock that is high enough that it ends above the brace. By the way, I am a 5'7", small boned, wear a woman's size 8 shoe, and the size 'small' works great for me. I can use thick socks or thin ones, and the brace fits either way. When worn under boot length pants, it isn't even visible. This is a highly effective brace that really does protect my ankle when I am active! It was reasonably priced, and arrived very quickly. I have had no problems with the velcro unstitching. I wash the brace in a bowl of warm water with a couple of drops of laundry soap. It air dries quickly in the shower or on a line. I recommend it very highly.

I Depend on these to strengthen my ankles. So far they are doing the job and have lasted a long time. Lots of wear and tear. I highly recommend them.

I give this item a full 5 stars because it eliminates all of the problems that I have with my prior brace. First thing I will give is some context, I work in a warehouse, and I am required to be on my feet for 10 hours a shift. My podiatrist has informed me that I have tarsal-tendinitis in combination with plantar fasciitis. I was told that unless I intend to limp home every evening, I would be wearing an ankle brace to work for the rest of my career as a warehouse associate. My doctor gave me my first brace; which was good but I found myself on Amazon to find a replacement only 4 months after I received it. It had as much of a lifetime as a pair of shoes and cost just as much. Price and lifetime weren't my only issue; I needed to wear this brace under my sock, and this made chafing a major issue!I have been a fan of Shock Doctor with prior braces and decided that I would take a trial run with this one. The Shock Doctor brace fulfilled all my physical needs as a "special needs" brace! It not only provided all necessary support that I need for my chronic foot condition but it also eliminated chafing, due to the fact that it is intended to be worn OVER a sock!!! My previous brace was primarily secured with velcro, this wasn't a problem until a month or so in when I found that the primary velcro sutures wore out quicker because they were taxed by the friction that the velcro foot wraps caused. The lace system of the Shock Doctor eliminates this issue and also adds a moderately more secure support structure. It is still to early for me to comment of the lifespan of this brace; but considering that this brace is less than half the price of the previous brace, It could wear in half of the time and I would still be happier price wise. I caution you that this brace is intended for over the sock use; so if you intend to wear it under, or without a sock, it wears larger then intended. In summary, this brace not only supports my ankle but also my foot, and it is half the price of the doctor prescribed option; do you really need to hear anymore? Exactly! and that is why I can only give five stars!

Bought this to heal up from a high ankle sprain. Followed the directions to measure the circumference 1” above the ankle and choose the sizing from there, in my case XL (measured just around 9.5” circumference).The brace is made up of 4 parts: the boot with laces, and 3 straps (elastic with hook and loop Velcro). The 3 straps are: 2 “vertical” straps (each side of the ankle) that go over the forefoot-> under the arch -> up to the side of the ankle; and a top horizontal crew cuff.It does take about 5-10 minutes to put on since the boot lacing is fitted. Upon first fitment, I kept it lightly snug - did not feel as much compression as a compression sleeve. The feeling is very light on the foot, but when I tested to roll side to side and crouched into a squat, it resisted my motion extremely well. This is an excellent design!However I’m returning this item because of the top cuff is too loose (when wrapped, the velcro hooks are about 1.5” beyond where the loops are). This means with extended use, the top cuff will begin to fray the nylon and eventually become less usable.