ComfiLifeAnkle Brace for Men & Women, Orthopedic Brace - Adjustable Compression Wrap, Ankle Sleeve for Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Sprain, Swelling, Minor Sprains, Sports, Breathable, One Size

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Can be wrapped where I need it to be. I've tried many ankle supports, but this one is the best. Can be put where it's needed.

My husband has similar one from years ago and it feels like the exact same hold good pressure and I love it especially at work I’m able to wear to my shoes with it

Trying to get it just right.

Ease of use: (looks complicated, but isn’t): 5/5Support/stability: 5/5Compression (custom): 5/5I’ve tried basically all types of braces at this point with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. I used to “live” in braces and compression socks (also have PoTS), but physical therapy and every-6-weeks shockwave therapy treatments have given me so much more time back on my feet and general, overall mobility. But, I also live in an incline-rich, hilly area that discourages vehicle drivers, so I find myself still injuring easily.I have chronic posterior tibial tendinitis, Achilles tendonitis, and (much better controlled because of the shockwave therapy treatments at my podiatrist’s office) plantar fasciitis. As someone in the hEDS community stated, “it’s like our bodies are held together with chewing gum.” Injury is easy to do and frequent.With all that context and background, this is the best brace I’ve tried. When wrapped well, it offers better stability and support than the metal-arm (PAINFUL!) braces I’ve used, and the customizable compression is perfection. It doesn’t slide even over an ankle-high sock (sensitive skin, too, but this hasn’t bother mine where it’s made contact), and it’s priced competitively well (at my times of purchase) for such a quality product.I’m grateful. And so confident in the superior aid this has offered me that I just donated all my other braces today!Overall: 5/5

If you've got an ankle injury or need a compression sleeve/brace, this is not the item for you. I recently had a soft tissue injury to my ankle area and needed something to stabilize that ankle/heel area. When I took this out of the bag, I thought they forgot a piece, but it seems that this is just a strap with Velcro on each end. Did nothing to help. Thank goodness I also bought a more comprehensive brace, because this thing is useless to me. Didn't want someone to buy this item thinking that it is more than it is.

I have partial posterior tibial tendon collapse (flat foot) on my left side and have a large ankle and calf, and regular braces don't fit properly, and "plus size" braces I found at a medical equipment store were clearly made for bigger people. This strap is the first thing I've found that gives me some support throughout the day and I love it. It's a long strap with velcro on one end, and you can wrap it around your bottom foot, then ankle, then again around the foot or higher on the ankle, your choice.I injured my left foot and ankle about 3 1/2 years ago and that lead to my posterior tibial tendon partially collapsing, plus some arthritis and rheumatoid nodules. Had physical therapy but it was suboptimal, as the only clinic in town focuses on sports medicine and the college athletes rather than everyday people. In the course of my therapy I was told that braces would not help. Earlier this year when I still couldn't walk much despite doing the exercises I was taught, I decided to investigate how to improve my PTTD, and the first thing I saw was that a well-known protocol said the first step was to wear a brace.As mentioned, I couldn't find a decent brace that fit right, but this strap (branded as a brace) was exactly what I needed. I can wrap it twice around the bottom of the foot to give me a little arch support, or twice around the ankle for tendon support. Currently I'm using an arch support pillow attached to my foot, with this strap around it holding it in place. The pain is much better, and with less stress on the tendon during the day, my physical therapy exercises seem to be doing more good than they were before.One thing that is kind of weird about the strap is there is a rubber traction side, but you can't wrap with that side on the outside because the velcro tab at the end doesn't face the right way. You could maybe tuck it underneath a strap to get some hold but I haven't been able to get that to work yet. Not sure why the rubber traction is on the "skin side" but it is.Also, this thing will rip up your socks and shoes eventually, it's pretty tough. I like wearing it on the foot with a sock over it, and that seems to be gentler on the sock than wearing it over a sock.It washes well, I use Woolite for darks in a sink and let it soak, then let it drip over a sink for a while, then hang it up and let it finish drying, which it does overnight. No dryer and I wouldn't put it in a washing machine either, but washing it really quick in the sink is easy enough.Definitely recommend this, especially if you've got large ankles or calves and have been having trouble finding something that will fit.

When my custom orthotics just aren't cutting it, I break out my ankle straps and get on with my life.They can be bulky but can be worn with loosely laced tie shoes, crocs and sandals with adjustable straps.The ankle and arch support are amazing and allow me to get on with my life.So many ankle braces to choose from and I was fortunate to choose these right out of the gate. Tried one for my right foot which is more likely to give me grief and recently wised up and ordered the 2nd.Not a cure, but definitely a great product for foot and ankle pain relief.

I have swollen feet and legs. So I got 2 for myself as a possible change out for nighttime compression socks. They turned out to be VERY effective and comfortable. Then a friend with a weak ankle got one for support and it helped a lot and lately another gifted to support a friend with plantar facia that they cannot have surgically repaired right now. Was helpful. they wash well, keep their stretch and wear well.