Performance Comfort Ankle Support, Adjustable

I recently had an ankle strain, so I needed some support to help it heal. The classic method of the elastic bandages was getting a bit tiresome because of the time it took to put them on and off each time, plus the constant maintenance. To my surprise, I discovered this "Futuro" line of support systems from 3M, and it looked tempting enough to give it a try. However, l was a bit confused when it came down to pick the product, as just for ankles only, I found there were four different variations of Futuro options. So, I decided to go the guinea-pig way with it, and get and try the four of them. After wearing and using them each of them for several days, I came to the following conclusions from my experience: All of them do a great job at what they're supposed to do, and provide really good support, acting as a real complement to the tendons/ligaments that might be inured, so relieving them from having to carry with all the force as you need to move. Also, the four of them live up to the expectation of the legacy of the 3M brand, and their respective velcro-based sticking/binding components fasten the wraps with flying colors and the pieces remain in their place perfectly not moving at all. (great advantage over self-sticking elastic bandages, that after a couple of uses they wear out and need to be replaced) There are differences between them, and these could be stated according to two key variables common to the four of them: "comfort" versus "rigidness". In this sense, the better that one product performs at one of those, the more it lacks on the other end. So, picking one becomes a matter of which of the two is more important, and then go for the option the suits better for the case. And so, from my experience, I could rank and classify the four like this: 1) Futuro "Infinity" Precision Fit Ankle Support Futuro Quick Strap Ankle Support Adj. Moderate Support : This "Infinity" line is definitely the one that fits and feels most comfortable, and it's also very slick and thin, and doesn't almost add any bulk to the foot. So it's ideal if for instance if you have to wear them at work, and you'll need to wear shoes all day long. It provides the "weakest" level of support, but again, still satisfactory enough to provide comfort and help healing all day long, as long as you're not planning to do any rough movements with your joint. 2) In second place, I would rank these two together: * Futuro Sport Adjustable Ankle Support Futuro Sport Adjustable Ankle, Moderate Support, Adjustable (Pack of 2) * Futuro Sport Moisture Control Ankle Support Futuro Sport Moisture Control Ankle Support, Adjustable Both are in the "Sport" line, and basically the trick is that they're made of a neoprene-like material. So, these two start becoming a little "bulkier" on the foot, but at the same time, they provide a much stronger and more solid level of support. I found these the best to use for any sports activity. While they still fit quiet well inside sneakers (it wouldn't be the case with dressing shoes); they also provided a bulletproof and safe support during the activity (I used them in 3 different crossfit workouts, and never felt a single pain from my tendon). The difference between the two is their shape and wrapping form. While the "Futuro Sport Adjustable Ankle Support" is a replica of the "Infinity" one (a single wrap-around band), but in a thicker material; the *Futuro Sport Moisture Control Ankle Support" is more of a "little boot" that just covers all around the ankle and tights it with two separate straps. This latter one claims to have the "moisture" control property, but being the other one also built of a neoprene-blend material, I would consider the two of them are equally "moisture compatible." So, it's more a matter of which one of the two you like better. In my experience, the first one was easier to put on and off, so more practical; but with the second one I felt my ankle held even tighter and with more precision. 4) Futuro "Quick Strap" Ankle Support Futuro Infinity Precision Fit Ankle Support, Adjustable : I'd place this one in the final place, as it was the bulkiest of the four. The "Quick Strap" feature may be a bit debatable, as it was the one that took me the longer to put on and off and adjust properly. It's kind of a "corset" system, but for the foot. On the other end, its greatest advantage is that when fastened really tight, it felt almost like having a cast on. The immobilization of the joint was almost total. I'd say to go for this one for those cases of really bad injuries, when you know yo can stay at home all day to recover and don't mind wearing something that looks horrible and kind of freaky on the foot, but that will keep your joint completely movement-free without risks. On a final note, the four of them are "size adjustable," so it's one-size-fits-all and no need to worry about guessing correct sizes and choosing between small, medium or large options. Hope this helps to choose the best option for each one.

This ankle brace is quite comfortable! It being one-size-fits-all I worried that it might be too big since I'm a women's size 6.5 and have narrow heels. Unlike some adjustable ankle braces I've tried this style doesn't bunch up or feel too large when I adjust it to my foot/ankle. The fabric is soft and fairly thing but thick enough to have a little squishy padding to it. The material has little holes so it looks like thick mesh. This seems to help keep my skin from getting too sweaty underneath. It's not the most supportive brace by any means -- it doesn't go very high past my ankle bone and is all the same soft material but it's good for having a little extra support and compression when walking around on my minor sprained ankle. I found it to be sufficient when running too, but am looking for something taller and with hard side supports to wear when playing sports as this one is not stabilizing enough to give me confidence for any activity where I might turn my ankle again or be making lateral movements.

I completely tore my deltoid ligament decades ago and have lived with growing discomfort and distortion in my ankle ever since. Orthopedic surgeons have told me there is nothing they can do, so I've learned to tolerate it. Podiatrists have given me orthotics and exercises, and those helped but seemed merely to delay the progression. As discomfort gave way to pain, I regularly used compression bandages which helped some, but still steadily needed Ibuprofen more and more frequently. A physical therapist once gasped when she saw how large and misshapen my malleoli are. Then I found this on Amazon and tried it. After a month of using it, the pain was gone. After another month, even the discomfort is mostly absent and the alignment of my tibia and talus bones have improved. My podiatrist was impressed. One thing, though, is that I use it in the reverse position of the way it is shown. It's usual use it to prevent inversion sprains, so it's shown looped around the inside of the heel to hold it out. Since my problem is the reverse, I loo[ it around the outside to hold the heel in. I can't speak to its effectiveness for inversion sprains, but to counteract the damage done by eversion sprains, it is almost miraculous. I use that word guardedly, but the best ankle orthopedist in the area and a Medical School physician could not help me the way this little stabilizer has. I know that my deformations will never go back to normal, but for the first time I don't anticipate that my ankle will get worse with each passing year.

This product is “almost” perfect. The comfort, fit and stability are spot on. The big problem is the anchor loop slips off the heel too easily and then the whole thing falls apart. For this reason I wouldn’t buy again.

At 38 I have a very active job as a Personal Trainer. I work with clients if ALL health and fitness levels and have specialties in working with clients that have extreme limitations, Sports Performance and injury management/recovery. Aside from my job I am also the mom of a competitive gymnast and the strength and conditioning, injury management and prevention coach for her team. When working with gymnasts and other athletes as often as I do, as you can imagine I see A LOT of rolled ankles, sprained and/or broken. This support wrap/brace is hands down one of my FAVORITE tools in my kit!! I refer ALL of my clients with ankle stability issues to use this product! I love that it is adjustable to size and tension in order to control the level of support needed. It is also ambidextrous, so I don’t have to worry about telling them to make sure they order for the right or left foot. Back in December of 2015 I broke my right ankle for the 3rd time in my life by rolling it. To this day I still use my ankle wrap for certain activities and my 9 year old just borrowed one of my wraps, as I have at least 3 on hand at all times, when she rolled her ankle at gym 2 weeks ago. I use it when I am running, doing kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, foot drills with my football clients and preforming my daily Mom duties...cleaning, laundry, dinner, running errands....etc.

These are the best ankle wraps I've ever used because you can adjust then for ankle and arch support as you wrap them. (You can have separate degrees of tightness on each.) I have a weak ankle and am prone to plantar fasciitis and these work very well for support and prevention of injury. A hint to those who buy them: they work much better if you ignore the instructions on the box and put the loop around the arch of your foot, instead of trying to hook it on your heel. I play softball 3 days a week and have NOT had an ankle injury or plantar flare-up since I started using them over two years ago (knock on wood!).

Pretty unhelpful for daily wear. The velcro on this is useless after about the third month. It is comfortable once on if it stays on. The previous FUTURO Wrap Around Ankle Support was much better.

I have terrible joints and have sprained my ankle so many times over the past 25 or so years. I discovered this brace about 8-10 years ago at a CVS and they are the only ones I will buy now. They are very adjustable, provide stability, and comfortable enough to wear every day. I have worn them under and over socks and they wash well in the washing machine. I have small feet and large calves, so it's often hard to find braces that fit correctly and this is the one for me. They are also durable. I've purchased 3-4 of them over the years, but only because I have either lost them or my daughter stole them!