McDavid Lace-Up Ankle Brace for Men & Women, Ultralight Figure 8 Sprained Ankle Support with Side Stabilizers for Sports, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Volleyball, Running

I purchased this ankle brace for extra support during daily activities and workouts, and it has exceeded my expectations. The brace provides great stability without feeling too bulky or restrictive. The material is comfortable, breathable, and stays in place throughout the day without slipping. It was easy to adjust for a secure fit, and I noticed a significant improvement in ankle support while walking and exercising. The quality seems durable, and it has held up well with regular use. Overall, this is a well-made ankle brace that offers excellent support, comfort, and value. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for added ankle stability or recovery support.

I'm that weekend warrior who thought turning 40 wouldn’t slow me down, but my ankles had other plans. After a few too many twists and a couple of "did I really just do that?" landings, I grabbed the McDavid Ultralight brace. Now I wear one on each ankle when I play, and the number and severity of injuries has dropped big time. This isn’t some bulky, overbuilt thing. It’s lightweight, breathable, and the figure 8 straps mimic athletic taping pretty well. You can tighten it up without taking your shoe off. It gives real support while still letting me move and cut with enough confidence to stay on the floor. I slipped last week going up for a rebound and thought it was going to be another tweak. Nothing happened. No ice, no hobble, just kept playing. That’s the difference right there. I’ve used knockoff braces that shift, stretch out, or start digging into your foot halfway through a game. This one just stays locked in and does its job. If you're not ready to hang it up yet, this is the brace that keeps you in the game.

This is a high quality ankle brace it forms around the angle gives support where it's needed throughout the day and was very adjustable

These are just some things I looked for when I was brace shopping. Lots of unanswered questions before I just took the plunge and ordered this McDavid 195. I broke my ankle 3/27 and have been in a Frankenstein boot since then. The doc said to order a brace for PT which starts next week, but I will stay in the boot for at least another month. The doc recommended several brands of brace, and this was one of them. I contacted McDavid directly because the sizing chart was SO confusing. Going by the sizing chart, my shoe size (8 women's) showed I would wear a small. Going by ankle circumference (measured as directed, 9.5"-10" with sock) showed I should wear a large. I'm 5' 7" and average weight, and my foot is ultra narrow (3" wide) and spindly, so a large seemed ridiculous. Tip: MEASURE WITH A SOCK ON if you plan to put a sock under the brace. Recommendation: Wear the sock under it! After contacting McDavid, they said to order by ankle circumference, not shoe size. Now I know why. The band that goes around the leg (where you measure) to secure the laces and straps is super short and *tight*!! If you don't mind tight, then it's great. If you'll be hopping all around playing some fast sport, then you'll need it to be tight, which it is. I, however, can't handle things too tight. After I went through several sock thicknesses, I found one that I can tolerate wearing under the tight band if I barely do it up. It seems well constructed though, and seems to be of good quality. Con: I thought I was ordering a brace with stiff steel stays in the sides. There are none. If there are "stays" of any kind, I can't find them. The side support appears to come directly from the nylon and the Velcro figure 8 strapping. However, it does seem to keep my ankle fairly stable after a test fit hobble around the room. If I open my ankle-high hiking boot really wide, I can get my foot in there and still tie it up. Not sure how it will perform on the trail, but that's a few months away still. I'll keep it and give it a try. I fully expected to have to return this brace. I asked McDavid directly about the return policy and they said it was based on "wear and tear" as opposed to "time limited since purchase." If you need to return it and have trouble, contact them directly. Don't go through Amazon. Hope this helps you decide which one of the zillions of braces to buy.

Best support and most comfortable of all braces I’ve used. I am prone to rolling my ankle inwards so I make sure to pull the outside strap tightest to prevent twisting my ankle. It works great and is comfortable too.

Purchased the first one years ago and used it for multiple sports, multiple times per week. I am still using it for soccer, but wanted a second one to use for indoor volleyball. The first one I eventually had to replace the shoelace, and the velcro strap on the top the front part came unglued. But overall amazing built quality and feels great on the ankle. Throw in the in washing machine every so often - could be why the adhesive on the velcro eventually failed, but that is a minor set back for being able to machine wash it and use it for years. Overall very impressed!

Worked well for my son during basketball season. Durable and well made and hope to get 2byears out of them. He says they fit well and give him the support that shoes can't.

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 expensive Zamst A2-DX Left Ankle Brace, Black, Large When 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 game ASO Ankle Stabilizer, Black, X-Large Best price, design and durability McDavid 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.

Excellent quality and design

This ankle support is very good in many ways. Excellent support, it is made from quality materials and us easy to put on as long as you undo most of the laces first. I injured my ankle playing squash and now I wouldn't be on court without it! You get what you pay for, it's not the cheapest out there but it is good!

Nach meiner Sprunggelenksverletzung war es schwer wieder mit Spielsportarten und Ballsportarten durchzustarten, mit der Bandage ging das gefühlt deutlich sicherer wieder Badminton, Tennis oder Paddel zu spielen und auch Joggen funktioniert so deutlich sicherer. Super Qualität und echt stabil verarbeitet das Teil! Es drückt anfangs bei gewissen Schuhen erstmal an der ein oder anderen Stelle, was sich allerdings nach ein wenig Lauf- oder Spielzeit wieder legt. Bin sehr zufrieden damit! Diese hab ich in weiß: https://amzn.to/4qrwJgN

Buena calidad del producto, calzo de 30cm y pido 1.90 y pedí talla L, debí pedir talla M, de ahí en fuera excelente si sirve mucho

Manufacturer recommendation is medium for shoe size 9. Initially we bought a medium for shoe size 9 and it was too tight and could not be used. Subsequently we bought a large size which fit well and works well. Maybe if you have narrow feet, the manufacturer recommendation may be right. However if you have broad feet, then you may need to buy the next size. The product is non returnable.