McDavid Light Ankle Brace with Figure-8 Strap

Sleek and sturdy ankle brace, laces are long give a custom fit and good quality to not get torn by touching the Velcro. The diagonal straps stabilise the foot pretty well and stays are really holding. Not too bulky so it fits in most shoes

As a rugby player in my youth, this would have been a valuable item for the ankle I broke three times in a long playing career. It seeks to,replicate the stirrup strapping good tape men use to help rehabilitate injured sportsmen. It achieves this quite well, but needs a little practice to get it right.My past injuries, now 30 years on have resulted in a permanent weak ankle. The McDavid serves to deliver a level of support, but relies on some compression as well as the strapping support. My feelings are that it would give better support if it extended further up,ones leg. I felt it just a little low on the calves to give real long lasting support.It helps, it's not uncomfortable to wear and is well made, quality structure and worth it's money.I also have air filled jell cushion supports that fit inside two solid plastic templates that fit on each side of my ankle. These supports, although twice the price, deliver better long term support. One fears that surgery is probably now a more realistic solution to quite a debilitating condition

Fantastic braces that give you great support and confidence, while retaining the flexibility to jump and turn in agile sports. I wear them playing a basketball-type sport for up to 2hrs at a time several times per week and find them quite comfortable given the strong support. After a few sprains I wear them for prevention and have not had a problem since. Highly recommend. Well worth the money.

I damaged the ligaments in my left ankle about 8 years ago but weakened it last year I rested it and it had nearly healed when I started playing sport on it again but then rolled over and severely damaged it. Infuriated and determined not to loose 6 months of activity I bought this and was able to walk around on my ankle confidently again and within a few weeks was back playing sport with my ankle kinesio taped and strapped up with the support. It makes my ankle feel very secure, stops a lot of lateral movement which was causing me grief before and I've been using it for 3 months now. Played football, badminton, squash with it on and feel much more confident. I've started losening the straps on it now to give my ankle slight movement to strengthen it and it is definitely helping. Only downside is this is not an everyday item you will wear for long periods of time, I played football for a full 90 minute game with it on and by the end of it my foot was starting to get uncomfortable. Great for any sport where you require severe restriction of lateral movement and support but not to be used for an extended period of time.

Gave my daughter confidence while wearing it playing matches and training.She got a heel blister from wearing it, even though she had a sock inside it.Recommend not tieing the laces too tight this could cause blood constriction on the foot.

I had tried physiotherapy, rest, two other different braces, medication, supplements ... you name it. After 8 months of all that I was starting to freak out that I might need surgery( which is never optimal) for my ankle tendinitis. This strap has been magic. After a couple of months wearing it daily I am back to cautiosly playing basketball ( but boy it's hard to get back in shape when you are 40 years old:), before trying this brace I couldn't even walk for more than a couple of minutes without sharp pain in my foot.I know it looks bulky, but it is very comfortable. My advice - don't tighten the laces too much. I did that in the beginning out of overabundance of caution - I wanted my ankle to be supported. In fact - try wearing it with the laces tied, but as loose as possible. The two velcro straps on the sides are plenty support.Big thanks to the designers and the producers of this strap. I really can't thank you enough. I am trying not to jinx myself, but this brace has been a lifesaverEdit 3 years on. Don't use long term !!!!! The brace works fine for ankle issues. I did develop patellar tendon issues ( Jumpers knee- very annoying ) Apparently limited flexibility in your ankle ( I think wearing this brace qualifies) increases your chance of getting knee problems 14 times ( or something). I did run with it and I am over 40 so it could be me just getting old.

I bought this to protect a swollen ankle while it recovers from a sprain.It is a good design, and well made. I bought it in preference to others because it is not a compression sock (elastic or neoprene) which I find too tight and liable to cause swelling, if the ankle is already injured.One thing to be aware of is that the foot slides into an elasticated band underneath the laces. With my swelling this was hard to fit one, and possibly still too tight.I have not gone out of my way to try it, but I also feel that it is not enough of a brace to immobilise the joint while it recovers.So i give it a 5 as something to wear during sport if you have a weak ankle or want to protect it; and a 3 as a recovery aid if you have a sprain.

This ankle brace really works! It gives excellent support & is very comfortable. As previous reviewers have said it takes some time to put the shoelace in & strap it up so it fits nicely. It took me 15-20 minutes to setup then after that about 5 mins each time you want to put it on. It's not like slipping on a sock so take your time as it's not something you want to put on if your in a hurry, like, first thing in the morning etc. Great product & does the job.