Lace Up Ankle Brace & Supports

A lace up ankle brace is a popular brace used for ankle support. People who play sports like

football or tennis or who participate in other high impact activities can benefit from using it. This brace is used for protection, to prevent injury, and to provide extra support for weak ankles. Many people wear them after injuries because they provide compression and comfort while healing. Some are designed to provide heat therapy, and others feature both heat and cold therapy. Common materials include neoprene, elastic, nylon and canvas.

There are different types of ankle lace up brace and supports available and knowing which one is right for you may take some time because of the numerous styles and options to choose from. For example, Bauerfeind offers a number of ankle braces, but they do not feature a lace up version.

Lightweight Ankle Lace Up Brace Options

Three companies have lace up braces in the $30 to $50 range. For example, Breg has the Lace Up Ankle Support which can help you if you have chronic instabilities, chronic ankle sprains, and sub-acute ankle sprains. Also, the ASO Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis with Inserts is a lace up ankle brace that features removable plastic splints, and McDavid has the Lightweight Ankle Brace with steel stays. You can use both of these braces to replace athletic taping, which is a more time consuming process than putting on a brace is.

Two of the most popular options when it comes to lace up ankle braces are made by DonJoy and Swede-O.

DonJoy manufactures health equipment like knee pads and ankle braces. One of their most popular products is the DonJoy RocketSoc Ankle Brace. This brace costs roughly $45, and it features laces and straps as well as a calcaneal heel lock and peroneal forefoot strap. However, this brace does not restrict your normal movements. These braces are great for anyone who suffers from chronic ankle sprains because it keeps your ankle from flexing in an unnatural way—or a way that would cause a sprain. You can also use these when you are recovering from an ankle sprain, if you have a medical condition like arthritis, or if you have flat feet. This company has many different kinds of braces, and some cost over a $100 like their hinged braces, which are for more serious injuries. This is a very good option for anyone who wants to prevent sprained ankles and to wear a very secure brace that won’t move around.

 Swede-O ankle braces have long been a popular option as well, and they have slightly less expensive braces than DonJoy. They carry the Ankle Lok, which is a lace up brace with an elastic back, for Achilles tendon comfort, and U-shaped spiral stays, for support. It costs around $30.

They also offer the Tarsal Lok, which features the Dupont Surlyn® stirrup, which lets the foot and ankle move through all of the normal positions but prevents unnatural movements. The unnatural movements occur when your ligaments are stretched too far, which causes a sprain. This product is great for people who have problems with sprained ankles. This product also fits under most shoes, and it only costs around $35. Hikers really like the Tarsal Lok because walking over uneven terrain can easily lead to twisted ankles.

The Tarsal Lok is less expensive than the RocketSoc, but the latter has more good reviews than the Tarsal Lok. Since both options have received good reviews, you might want to decide based on your budget, level of support you need, and ease of use - all of which will lead you to the right lace up ankle brace for you.