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Title: Ankle brace help
Post by: Sanka Coffie on October 23, 2021, 08:55:13 AM
I fractured my ankle 4 months ago and my doctor and physical therapist told me I’m good to start skating again with a lace up ankle brace. My problem  is the brace barely fits in my shoe or makes it puff out all dumb looking. I’ve tried skating in a compression sleeve and choked out high tops but it doesn’t feel that stable. Anyone know of a good brace that fits well in shoes?
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: Xen on October 23, 2021, 12:45:14 PM
I've had good luck with this one:

https://aryse.com/product/ifast?color=black

As with any ankle brace, shoes can hinder or help depending the fit of the brace.
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: Movies on October 23, 2021, 02:38:56 PM
I've been looking for a good ankle brace too. This one looks fucking solid. Cheers Xen
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: augustmoon on October 23, 2021, 03:10:29 PM
I've had good luck with this one:

https://aryse.com/product/ifast?color=black

As with any ankle brace, shoes can hinder or help depending the fit of the brace.

2nd on the Aryse.  Good shit there.  I wish these were around when I was a kid and fucking up my ankles constantly
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: theoriginalgoon on October 23, 2021, 04:50:09 PM
I've had good luck with this one:

https://aryse.com/product/ifast?color=black

As with any ankle brace, shoes can hinder or help depending the fit of the brace.

thanks for the reference on this, ill probably end up getting one of these after i heal from surgery
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: Esquivel on October 23, 2021, 06:03:34 PM
I think it might be stupid to ask but i will go for it. Are there any solutions that provide vertical support? My leg keeps crushing into my foot and the situation does not seem to improve. The ankle feels pefectly stable against tweaks but cannot support any impact. Has anyone had this? It is mainly the heel, if i step on a stone with my heel without copensating, it hurts like hell.
Wishing quick recovery to all!!
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: Srt32srt on October 24, 2021, 09:03:44 AM
I fractured my ankle 4 months ago and my doctor and physical therapist told me I’m good to start skating again with a lace up ankle brace. My problem  is the brace barely fits in my shoe or makes it puff out all dumb looking. I’ve tried skating in a compression sleeve and choked out high tops but it doesn’t feel that stable. Anyone know of a good brace that fits well in shoes?

https://etceteraproject.com/products/ankle-brace

ETC ankle brace is the only one that fits in your shoe without being too bulky and you can still flick but supports your ankle. the only brace ill use if i have an ankle injury.  space brace makes one similar but ETC is Ronnie Creagars brand and fits slimmer. Johnny Giger wears them on both ankles anytime he skates. hope it helps get your back on your board
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: Srt32srt on October 24, 2021, 09:05:30 AM
I think it might be stupid to ask but i will go for it. Are there any solutions that provide vertical support? My leg keeps crushing into my foot and the situation does not seem to improve. The ankle feels pefectly stable against tweaks but cannot support any impact. Has anyone had this? It is mainly the heel, if i step on a stone with my heel without copensating, it hurts like hell.
Wishing quick recovery to all!!

you need to learn to soak up the impact with your knees and quads by squatting slightly when you land.
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: rocklobster on October 24, 2021, 09:29:31 AM
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I fractured my ankle 4 months ago and my doctor and physical therapist told me I’m good to start skating again with a lace up ankle brace. My problem  is the brace barely fits in my shoe or makes it puff out all dumb looking. I’ve tried skating in a compression sleeve and choked out high tops but it doesn’t feel that stable. Anyone know of a good brace that fits well in shoes?
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https://etceteraproject.com/products/ankle-brace

ETC ankle brace is the only one that fits in your shoe without being too bulky and you can still flick but supports your ankle. the only brace ill use if i have an ankle injury.  space brace makes one similar but ETC is Ronnie Creagars brand and fits slimmer. Johnny Giger wears them on both ankles anytime he skates. hope it helps get your back on your board

+1 on the ETC brace. Been wearing one for over a year and it's prevented slight ankle rolls from becoming major ones. Fits with shoes without needing to go up 1/2 a size. Easy to wash too.

Avoid the compression ankle guards. They don't provide any support and only compression, so good for recovery but insufficient for actual skateboarding.
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: manysnakes on October 24, 2021, 09:58:08 AM
I haven't tried it, but a friend who plays soccer, skis and snowboards highly recommends taping and not an ankle brace. This is the video he sent me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtl2S4-QCXM
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: Esquivel on October 24, 2021, 10:19:15 AM
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I think it might be stupid to ask but i will go for it. Are there any solutions that provide vertical support? My leg keeps crushing into my foot and the situation does not seem to improve. The ankle feels pefectly stable against tweaks but cannot support any impact. Has anyone had this? It is mainly the heel, if i step on a stone with my heel without copensating, it hurts like hell.
Wishing quick recovery to all!!
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you need to learn to soak up the impact with your knees and quads by squatting slightly when you land.

Haha thanks for the advice but my pain comes from injury. I am getting it looked at by a doctor next Monday and hopefully operated soon. I have had minor issues with this ankle since 1998 when i originally injured it (was out for 5 months) but the last year has been a nightmare.
Title: Re: Ankle brace help
Post by: Xen on October 24, 2021, 03:14:21 PM
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I fractured my ankle 4 months ago and my doctor and physical therapist told me I’m good to start skating again with a lace up ankle brace. My problem  is the brace barely fits in my shoe or makes it puff out all dumb looking. I’ve tried skating in a compression sleeve and choked out high tops but it doesn’t feel that stable. Anyone know of a good brace that fits well in shoes?
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https://etceteraproject.com/products/ankle-brace

ETC ankle brace is the only one that fits in your shoe without being too bulky and you can still flick but supports your ankle. the only brace ill use if i have an ankle injury.  space brace makes one similar but ETC is Ronnie Creagars brand and fits slimmer. Johnny Giger wears them on both ankles anytime he skates. hope it helps get your back on your board

I also own the etc. brace, and it is not the only one that fits in your shoe, isn’t bulky and still lets you flik.

The Arya’s ifast does as well. In fact, I found the etc. much more restrictive when it comes to flik.

That’s said, I still use these two and a few others based on the degree of ankle issues I’m having.

Personally, the Arya’s is the best fit for me, having actually tried both, and numerous others.

YMMV. But I still find athletic tape robe the best all around due to its flexibility as you can really dictate where and how much support or compression you get.