ASO Ankle Stabilizer Lace Up Ankle Brace Sprain Support Black, XL | Ankle Brace for Sprains, Instability, Bilateral Orthopedic Support, Sports Injury Recovery, Men, Women, Teens & Kids. 264016

I spent a lot of time trying to decide between this and a McDavid brace after my last severe ankle sprain - I chose this based on reviews indicating it was easy to get on and off, but provided excellent support and was comfortable. After using it for a few months, I can say all of those things are true.Putting it on is straightforward - undo all the straps, loosen up the laces, and slide your foot in. Tighten and tie the laces, wrap both heel straps around and fasten the velcro, and finish it off with the ankle strap. Takes a minute or so to do, way faster than any taping job. And the laces are long enough that I can get my foot in and out without removing them - I do have to loosen them almost as much as possible though, especially if my ankle is stiff.I am right on the border between sizes - got an XL based on the ankle circumference chart with a measurement of 14, and a 12W or 13 foot also pointed to XL. For times when my ankle is not swollen, there is some extra fabric in there. But the system still tightens down nicely and feels stable, and on the upside I can still get my foot into the brace when my ankle is swollen. If I was buying a second one for routine use I would get a Large. The brace is also comfortable. It restricts motion, but there are no pain points or other irritation, even after playing basketball for a few hours. I was surprised at how well it worked the first time, not it just seems normal. I had to loosen the laces on my shoes a bit to get it in, but no need for bigger shoes.Some people have mentioned smell - I always rinse it out after use, and hang it to dry for a day or so before using again, and never have had an issue. If you will be using it daily, I recommend having two pairs and alternating them. I am working on strengthening the ankle so I don't need it regularly - I use it for basketball but not running, so it isn't a daily thing.Overall, this is an excellent brace, that really helped me to get active more quickly after an injury. I recommend it.

Excellent ankle brace supports well, a bit time consuming to get on and off but we'll worth it

use it for basket ball works great

I've purchased 5 different ankle braces and will post this same review for each one.I was looking for ankle brace the would give the most lateral support.I've injured both my ankles while playing ultimate Frisbee. I love the game and will continue playing no matter what.So wearing support is now a must for me otherwise I easily roll my ankle on a sharp turn or a stop during the game.So again, my intent is to use ankle support for already injured ankle while playing active sports.Brace that only helps "prevent" injury is useless, I'm already injured.For Ultimate Frisbee I need "ultimate" ankle support.So here is my list.1. Best support and price#1 Laced Ankle Brace With Stabilizing Strap For Flexible Support. Breathable Neoprene Braces Made By Product Stop. (Large)Plastic on both sides makes all the difference. I can tighten it with the straps as tight as I want. Foot stays flexible. I've played Frisbee at full strength and didn't have any pain from my injured right ankle.2. Best support as well, but expensiveZamst A2-DX Left Ankle Brace, Black, LargeWhen I read in one of negative reviews for this product that it is too complicated to put on, that was a selling point for me.Brace that is easy to put on cannot give good support. A good brace would mold into your foot, it shouldn't be easy to put it on.So I got it, played at full speed and it was most of the time very safe.The only thing I didn't like is that material of the boot and the straps can stretch a little, so it make it quite flexible, but would let the ankle roll in some really extreme twist. I would sacrifice some of flexibility for a guarantee that it wouldn't let the ankle roll no matter what.3. These 3 braces have the same design, good basic support, but not good for ultimate gameASO Ankle Stabilizer, Black, X-LargeBest price, design and durabilityMcDavid 195 Deluxe Ankle Brace with Strap (Black, Large)More expensive than ASO, nicer look, good durability, but I don't like design of the straps (crossing straps should start from the back of the foot)Shock Doctor Ultra Wrap Lace Ankle Support (Black, Large,9-9.5)Price is OK, but not very durable. 7-10 games destroyed it quickly.

Fantastic. My ankle has a tendency to 'roll'. This stabilizer did the trick. Thanks.

Nice fit for my son who needed extra support after an ankle sprain, not bulky at all. Approved by sports doctor. It was sturdy yet moved enough for him to keep playing. Cleans nicely- just air dried it.

I buy stuff from Amazon frequently and I can honestly say that this is the worst experience I've ever had.Before you buy anything from Flexibrace, please read this review. The one positive thing that I can say about Flexibrace is that they offer high quality products at a discounted price and that delivery was prompt. As thrifty Amazon shoppers, we should expect this from every company that is part of the Amazon Marketplace. If you order a product from Flexibrace and are satisfied with it, you won't have any problems. I'm guessing this is why they have lots of positive reviews. However, if you want to return the item for a refund, they will do everything in their power to keep your money.I needed an ankle brace and the ASO brand was recommended to me. I followed the ASO website's sizing instructions which suggests making the measurement wearing a sock. I fell into the XL category, which is weird because for most other clothing items, I wear size L. Anyway, I found the item on Amazon and decided on Flexibrace because of their low price. I got the brace about a week later and sure enough it was too big. Next came the fun part.Word to the wise, always check a company's return policy before you buy. Lesson learned here. Firstly, the product needs to be returned within 7 days! Method one of how Flexibrace attempts to keep your money. Most places allow 30 days. Secondly, you have to pay for shipping back to the company which is commonplace but still irritating. And finally, if they accept the return (and from my experience, that's a big if), they keep 15% of the cost as a "restocking fee". What a rip.About a week after I shipped the item back, I hadn't received an email notification regarding the return status, so I tried to find a customer service number on the Flexibrace website. Guess what, they don't have one. You have to email them. This should be a red flag to anyone concerned with the quality of customer service. They responded to my email quickly, which was nice, but then came the true nature of the company.Their response to my initial email was that they'd check into it and get right back to me. A few hours later, I received another email with a couple of photo attachments. They refused to refund the item because a few strands of hair were stuck in the velcro straps. Sure enough, the photos clearly show a few strands of hair stuck to the velcro. They said the return was refused for hygiene concerns! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! Apparently if you buy something from Flexibrace, you'd better try it on in a doctor's office or some other sterile environment (e.g., one of Dexter's kill rooms). I dare you to let a piece of velco touch your carpet or sock and not pick up any hair, especially if you have pets. And besides, I've never heard of contracting gonorrhea, the black plague, or gingivitis from hair, have you?Being an American company paying U.S. wages, I'll bet it cost them the same amount of money to pay the employee to take the pictures, type up the explanation, and send back the item as it would have cost to just refund me the $30. Thankfully, they sent the item back to me; now I have to try and sell it on CraigsList or eBay. Oh and get this, they even screwed the post office by not paying return postage. They just wrote "refused" on the package as if they didn't open it. Nice work Flexibrace, two birds with one stone.To me, customer service should be considered the cornerstone of any company, especially a retail company. Why should we give our hard earned money to a company like Flexibrace that has zero concern for customer satisfaction?So the moral of the story is to go with the smaller size of an ASO ankle brace if you're on the cusp and most importantly, do not buy anything from Flexibrace.

Great all around support for the ankle. Would definitely recommend.

Mein Sohn trägt diese Bandagen täglich im Training (Basketball) und bei den Spielen. Sie sind sehr stabil und geben, nach mehreren Sprunggelenksverletzungen, die benötigte Stabilität ( je nach Spiel evtl. +Tape). Einzig die Sprungkraft ist etwas eingeschränkt, aber den Preis muss man dann wohl zahlen....

Looks and feels GREAT on the feet - looking forward to try them in the tennis court! Vamoos!

Excelente ajuste, sólo recomiendo que midan bien su tobillo para que no les quede grande o pequeña

Surprisingly really good and sturdy. This product is very thin and light weight and easily fits in every kind of shoe. And it is surprisingly very stable while leaving and lot of mobility. It's not a stiff rigid support so it's best for not such serious injuries. Great to use when playing sports or walking around a lot. The 2 supportive straps take a little getting used to to put on but no big deal.

Produto de qualidade.Boa segurança e estabilização.Recomendo.