MalleoLoc Ankle Brace Size: Left 2

I bought this brace to help stabilize my left ankle, which has pretty severe PTTD. Having gone through several braces previously, this is easily the most comfortable and effective brace I've found to date. In addition, it is very lightweight and easy to put on. It fits fine inside my current hiking boots and even with sandals. It does not fit inside my cycling shoes, but probably would if my ankle weren't in such bad condition. The price may seem a little high, but I have found it well worth it for the comfort and quality.

It is super uncomfortable (pressure points in different places after several adjustments to get it to fit like the pics). I called the manufacturer before I ordered because my measurement is exactly the cutoff between size 1 and 2. They said to size down to size 1. It’s free returns, so I now ordered a size 2 to check if the discomfort is a sizing issue; I’ll return one or both of them. Will update.

I thought I was getting the ankle brace that was solid, as pictured here... but instead, I received a soft ankle brace,... which worked fine! Bauerfeind is a fine product for injuries and reinforcing weak joints... I'm still grateful for this product...I wear it every day...

totally uncomfortable and did not fit properly.

I have a traumatic acute disrupted lateral ligament of the ankle complicating degenerative arthritis. When the swelling and bruising had mostly resolved, I began using the Malleoloc ankle brace to support the ankle and relieve the pain of walking. I had tried Ace wraps and an air-type splint without any relief. The Malleoloc fitted perfectly [over a sock, after some trial and error on bare skin]. I use it without any problems in my usual jogger, Propet shoe and Muck gardening boots. It allows flexion/extension at the ankle [subtalar] joint and restricts eversion, and particularly inversion [which stresses the damaged ligament]. I wear it most of the time during the day without noticing it. I have walked up to 17000 steps in a day with it, about half power walking. I could not do this without this brace because of pain and instability. It provides exceptional support on rough terrain and symptomatic and functional improvement. I will wear it until the ligaments heal - it is now 6 months [follow up MRI next month].

It's very unconfortable to use, specially for the foot sole.

The ankle brace is sturdy and holds your ankle in place. It allows the ankle to still maintain range of motion.

I have a permanent condition that requires my ankle to have added support. The Bauereind MaleoLoc is a perfect solution for me. I've been using it for a few years now and it's worn every day. I get about 6-8 months use before I need to replace it. This product is often categorized as rigid support but I find it to allow plenty of movement yet provide great support. I don't even know it's there. Awhile back the design was changed of the plastic support so that a portion of the support is applied to the center of the bottom of the foot. That small piece has proven not to be very comfortable at times so I just clip it off with a scissor. Lace up and other "less restrictive" supports do not provide nearly the appropriate support as this product. It does seem to be at the upper end in price compared to others but well worth the additional investment.