Protle Foot Socks Ankle Brace Compression Support Sleeve with Silicone Gel - Boosts Recovery from Joint Pain, Sprain, Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spur, Achilles tendonitis

I play soccer, run and walk a lot at work.So for me; my ankles take loads of work.Just recently a week and half ago I suffered my first mild sprain. It was a quick recovery process due to “RICE”.Without this brace, I would have been limping at work. This brace literally helped me by supporting my ankle with the proper strength to perform job duties(stairs,driving,walking hills). Without it, I probably wouldn’t have had a 3 day recovery on walking after a sprain injury.However, before the injury, I would use this a lot while playing soccer or training.So here is where the durability comes in to effect.From running, kicking a soccer ball repeatedly, sweating this thing out, hand washing it and after having it for just a year—it has lost its shape from the collar ends of the brace. The gel pad stitching has come off. The material still feels soft and fantastic but it’s durability on the gel pads and collar band is gone.I wouldn’t buy this again for the activities I do, instead I would buy another one for recoveries post-injuries. Furthermore this is more like a recovery brace to speed up recovery instead of a work out brace/sleeve. So just keep that in mind.For now, I will be taping my ankles for training and playing soccer while I find a durable brace sleeve for my ankle.For its price it’s okay... but I feel like the durability should be improved. The stitching for the gel pads at least.

My son started lacrosse again this season, and had lots of pain. We went to the doctor who told us RICE- raise, ice it, compress it and elevate. We bought ice compression socks which worked wonders! We also bought this, and it too has helped tremendously. He was able to run better, pain began to subside to the point he no longer had pain for the rest of the season. He wore them at each game, and they are durable enough for the next season.

I have not worn these to work yet but I'll update my review later but right out of the mail I think these will work great I have weak ankles and stand on concreat all day. My schetchers are comfortable but offer little support. I think these will be the missing link.

Not for initial healing immediately after spraining ankle. But if you already had some rest, and is ready to get back to your feet, these can add some extra security.

The extra side cushion really adds the extra compression. I feel it really helps with my ankle stability compared to just compression socks.

I can finally wear my boots that were causing pressure and debilitating pain on my ankle. Plenty of padding to give real relief.

110% what I was looking for. My son started having serious problems with his ankles and feet. Wearing these he is fully healed and completely back to his normal activities. The stability is amazing.

I ordered a M, thinking a L might be too big. I read other reviews that you should order a size smaller...well I didn't pay attention on my first use, I had received a small. Great ankle support, no circulation in my toes though. I would have appreciated the right size, but its too late to change it.