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Product Details
- Binding
- Sports
- Brand
- McDavid
- Feature
- Laced ankle brace with adjustable "figure six" straps
- Label
- McDavid
- Publisher
- McDavid
- Studio
- McDavid
- ItemDimensions
- Height:300
Length:1200
Weight:35
Width:900 - PackageDimensions
- Height:170
Length:930
Weight:40
Width:590
Editorial Reviews
Laced ankle brace with adjustable figure 6 straps to simulate athletic tape and steel stays, fits right or left ankle, maximum protection (Level 3)
This brace is fantastic. I was able to start playing again and have full support. The best thing is if you have plantar fasciitis - the straps underneath give you a great deal of support.
The other half of the solution, though, is an Aircast A60. This is great for walking around - but doesn't offer the requisite support that the McDavid brace does for playing. The problem with the McDavid is that it's a bit much for non-sports use. I now have both the McDavid and Aircast and am very happy.
I do a lot of hiking on uneven terrain, and came close to twisting my other ankle. So I decided to buy the other highly reviewed ankle brace, ASO Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis.
The good points:
They both work on the same principle, and are both effective at their purpose. A tight fitting, but still flexible foot brace, with two cross straps, and one around the lower shin/upper ankle strap.
They both get a 5 star rating from me, there are minor differences between the two, with which I will list here:
The McDavid is tighter on the top of the foot, and is harder to remove. Tends to be slightly uncomfortable if overtightened. You have to untie multiple laces to be able to remove it. It feels more snug than the ASO. I would say this one offers slightly better support around the ankles, at cost of more discomfort. Good if you have more of a severe sprain.
The ASO gives you more mobility, still with great support on the ankle. Easier to remove.
I wear 9.5 shoes, so I have medium for both.
Overall, they are both good, but the McDavid feels slightly tighter on the foot. I still give both 5 stars, since they both perform as designed.
It's just like taping up the ankle but with velcro so you can do it over and over again.
If this brace won't save your ankle then nothing will.
1) Time to put on / take off: it takes me a minute or so to put it on, and much faster to take off. Once I've threaded the laces that cover the top of my foot, I never undo them anymore. When taking off, I only need to undo the laces that go across my ankle/lower shin, while simply loosening the laces that cover the foot. When putting on, I only have to pull the laces tight, lace the ankle area, and strap the velcro. Pretty fast. Maybe I'll do a video "review" to show what I mean.
2) Support: like others say, there is a short break-in period in which the brace feels stiff. After that, it feels really nice. It gives plenty of support while still allowing me to play tennis (about 1.5-2.5 hours each session).
3) Materials: well, one complaint would be the logo on the velcro strap that you put on last. It started coming off because the logo is stiff rubber while the strap is elastic. As the strap stretches, it inevitably breaks contact with the rubber logo. I don't really care though. Maybe McDavid should've just left it off.
4) Issues: regarding the two velcro straps that go underneath the foot and up the sides, people have said that they scratch at the skin. This included my brother and his friend. I haven't had the issue because I wear long socks. Regardless, the McDavid company does write in its directions that you can trim the excess velcro part with scissors, which should eliminate the abrasion issue.
5) Size: I wear size 8.5 running shoes, size 9 tennis shoes (for actual tennis playing, not to be confused with casual sneakers), and the medium size McDavid fits me well. I was worried that it would be too big, but that was not the case. I've loosened my right tennis shoe so that my foot, plus sock, plus brace, can fit inside. No problem.
If you're prone to rolling your ankle, don't hesitate to buy this. I'm so happy to play tennis without having to worry about hurting my ankle. I hope it lasts me years.
[UPDATE] Regarding #4 above, I tried wearing short ankle socks. I trimmed the velcro that extends upwards past the brace. After playing a 2.5 hour tennis session, I had no abrasion marks. However, I did find it uncomfortable for the brace to contact my skin directly. It might just be preference, something you get used to. As for me, I'm going back to wearing long socks when I use the brace.
The only drawback with these braces is that they are bulky. But the protection is worth it. I did cut off the top wrap around strap about a month after I got them and they still worked as well without the top strap. I've had them for well over two years now and they still provide the same amount of support. They are getting worn in some areas but like I said, they still protect. I play about three times a week so they hold up to a lot of use.
Hope this helps.
I sprained 1 ankle two times and the other once, I play tennis and sprained ankle put a real damper on that, so I researched ane supports and these were a fair price. I have used them for a month and I run at least three times a week on the trails( lots of roots, rocks, and other ankle breakers) I don't think I could sprain my ankle if I tried with these on. There is no down side
However, I feel like I'm strapping myself in for some sort of serious S&M leg session (ok, maybe not that bad, but you get the idea I hope). You really have to get it on the "sweet spot" under your heel, otherwise it rubs like a thing that rubs alot in a bad way. I can't really wear it casually around the house though, it's just for support while walking/hiking.
The sizing chart was spot on. Get one and don't waste your time with the cheaper ones...especially the neoprene junk.
Once I figured out which direction all the bands went, this turned out to be a great solution. It is slimmer and much more comfortable than the Active Ankle, but still provides extraordinary support. Highly recommended.
it keeps the ankle warm and helps loosen the ankle faster.
the extra binding helps the stability and looks clean after all is set to go.
highly recommended
After figuring out how to use it (it's a little more complicated than the ones you just slip on) I put it on and tested it out by going for a run. It supported my ankle extremely well and I had no ankle pain (this was about 2 weeks after I rolled my ankle) during my exercise session. It was comfortable and I could keep it on for a long duration, even when not exercising.
It is also very durable, after six months of constant use the only wear I've noticed is a slight tear in the back and one of the aglets (plastic tips) slipping off which I fixed with some athletic tape.
Overall it's a great product if you need some extra ankle/foot support.
Its comfortable and easy to put on. Great item to have, if you have bad ankles.
The bad news- and the only reason I give it less than 5 stars- is that it is a major pain in the, er, ankle, to get on and off and properly adjusted. Especially if your ankle is sore when you apply it, it can be a painful exercise to apply and remove. I can barely do it myself and struggle and sweat while trying. I get much better results with some help from a 2nd party (now I know why football teams have trainers that handle such things).
Overall, it does a great job- it's just a lot of work to get it on/off/adjusted.
The brace almost can't be worn without a sock as the stitching and material will chafe and rub without one. Also, it might be a little bulky to wear with a pair of tightly fitting shoes. However, I have worn it with both running shoes and military boots without an issue. I wear a men's size 9-10 and the medium fit me perfectly.
Bottom Line: The overall support of the brace is fantastic and was exactly what I needed to help my ankle recover.