MedSpec ASO w/ Plastic Stays Ankle Brace Stabilizer White Small

I had extensive ankle surgery. I went into a boot after my cast came off, but after the boot, I needed a transitional device that offered my ankle protection and support but was less bulky and rigid than the boot. The rigid stays on both sides of this brace made it perfect for my purposes. It does take a little longer to put on and remove than other braces, but the crucial extra support offered by the stays makes it worth it. You can remove the stays and machine wash the brace, and it air dries quickly due to its nylon material. It also breathes very well, a critical concern during Arizona summers. I did have to buy a pair of shoes a size larger than normal to fit over the brace. The brace worked perfectly for driving.

Exactly like the one I had paid a lot more money for. I would definitely recommend this article.

Fits as expected, good support.

Great product. Does exactly what I wanted it to do.

This is probably the best ankle stabilizer on the market. Unfortunately, it is not perfect. Here are the good and bad on this device...ADVANTAGES.1. The materials are high quality..2. I have tried other brands. Almost all were similar - thick socks with velcro straps for holding the boot against the foot. Unfortunately, minimizing motion on the ankle - the medical goal of the stabilizer - was not too successful. The ankle continued to roll as it slipped inside the device.The ASO brand is different. It has two long thin plastic webbing that wrap around the ankle in a criss-cross pattern - the company calls them "stabilizing straps." The design replicates a basket-weave athletic taping technique. As a result, there is no slippage because the entire ankle is tightly held in place..3. The extra large velco above the ankle gives additional support and prevents the two stabilizing straps from coming off...DISADVANTAGES.1. The price is higher than competing brands..2. The boot has six sets of eyelets and requires lacing. This is very time consuming. In addition, disabled obese people may need another person's help to put the device on..This problem can easily be solved by replacing the lacing with three long "quick release" velcro straps.