DonJoy PerformancePOD Ankle Brace, Best Support for Stability, Ankle Sprain, Roll, Strains for Football, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball - Medium - Right - Black

Best brace and really fits in the shoe. Great support, plus easy on easy off…

I was hesitant to purchase this because I thought it would be like every other brace I have used before. This thing is fantastic. I reinjured (sprained) my ankle last week. I have been trying another type, and it was just causing more pain. This brace immobilized the ankle, but it still allowed me to run and play pickleball. I don’t know how it works, but it does. My whole foot felt comfortable and safer than it has in years. Well done and well made product.

Provides good lateral stability and is easy to put on. I like that it doesn't press on my ankle bones, which helps alleviate pressure and rubbing.

I have been through multiple sports related injuries to both my knees and ankles. I started playing tennis about 6 months ago and I experiencing horrible ankle pain from tweaking them or rolling them slightly when I planted to move side to side. I decided to try this brace after trying many other off the shelf braces from Ace, McDavid, and ASO with no luck (all were painful to wear for several hours and did not provide enough support). Needless to say, I was reluctant to try a brace that appears to have even more rigidity than the braces I just mentioned; however, I have to say that this is the most comfortable brace I have ever worn. I got them on Saturday and played three sets of tennis with no pain and I just played 4 more sets, two days later on the following Monday, with absolutely no pain from wearing the brace and no pain from playing. The support is absolutely amazing. One thing I will say after reading other negative reviews of this product. It is CRITICAL that you follow the instructions and measure your ankle at the widest point. DO NOT just go by your shoe size. I bought a large because my ankles are 14", but my shoe size says I should have ordered a small. If you measure your ankle and order the correct size, it will fit like a glove.

The plastic part that goes around the ankle is firm, but the rest of the material is too flimsy to hold it in place. Did not think the brace had any support whatsoever.

I bought 2 different braces after my ankle gave out on me twice while building a deck. My ankle seems to roll sideways for some reason, so I thought I’d try wearing a brace.I bought this brace and one called an ultra zoom. Both are good, but I like the way this one is so easy to put on; feels snug & secure, yet still allows for good movement; slips into my shoe easily; and is comfortable enough to wear all day. I usually don’t even remember that I’m wearing it. I have been able to wear it in my Xtratuf boots, but it’s a very tight fit.I’m a biologist, so I’m frequently wading through streams, or walking over rough and sometimes steep terrain in the middle of nowhere by myself. Having a brace that I can rely on is critical.So far I’ve had no further issues with my ankle, and I think the brace has done it’s job.I wear a shoe size of 11 and got the medium size. My ankle circumference is 13”.

My ortho doc suggested this brace because the lace up style brace was causing immense pain after about 30 minutes to an hour. This thing is great. It provides support but doesn't put pressure on the achilles, which is what caused the pain for me. It is a bit more bulky than the lace up style, but I was still able to get it into my boot for work.

Serviceable ... Upper Velcro type strap that wraps around leg just above the ankle is awkward to "thread" through an undersized slot. The even more important problem was the very early deuteriation of the strap.A tear across the width started show within a few weeks and even with attempts to mitigate the continued wear with heavy "Duct" tape on the back side it completely ripped apart just after the six month guarantee passed. It has merits that force me to buy another one after even worse problems with other similar braces.A matter of the "Lesser Problems". I will initiate a reinforcement support to the strap before the first use in hopes of prolonging it useful life.