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

I tore two ligaments in my ankle. I have been rehabbing it and my PT recommended a figure eight brace as I Travel for work and tend to push myself too hard too quick.ProsStability, my ankle is not going anywhere. I wore this 5 weeks after the initial injury, with my ankle still swollen, surfing. There are stil some ways your foot can move it this thing that can be a little painful when surfing but nothing major.It’s comfortable in my footwear. It’s winter and I wear a lot of boots and I can still get my boots on even though I have wide calves. I do have to remove the thicker soles in that one shoe and put in a thin one so my foot doesn’t feel so constricted.Wet or dry. As mentioned, I both hiked and surfed in this thing and both times it was so great to have this.ConsIt can rub your skin if you are using it without a sock, like for swimming or with sandals.It’s not a slip in so you need to take a few mins to put it on before you head out.It doesn’t help with pressure pain. If stepping down causes pain, this does not stop that pain when walking.TipsThe Velcro is legit and will stick to any and everything. When not in use, immediately attach the VelcroWear a thinner compression sock on the injured leg. The compression sock helps with the swelling, but wearing thick socks in this thing make my toes feel constricted. So if you need thicker socks add an ankle sock on top of the brace...on the other foot wear a regular sock, looks weird, but trust me...When drying take laces out.Flex your foot upward when you strap this up, it gives it a stronger hold. On the side straps, there are finger holes, use your index finger to pull it tighter than you will with your hand.Buy laced boots for winter instead of zipper.