Reddit reviews Adjustable Ankle Stabilizer - OSFM (EA)

>I need boots that are stiff around the ankles.

They're definitely not that. There's an easy solution, though. Just get yourself a pair of these: http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Adjustable-Ankle-Stabilizer-Black/dp/B0027VKR5S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1382963753&sr=8-5&keywords=ankle+brace

and wear them under your shoes. When you make the last of your foot for Sodhoppers, do so with the brace on.

This is what I do for fighting SCA in turnshoes.

I would suggest a few things.

• Get an ankle "boot" style brace. They are great, as you can't always count on the terrain to be kind to you. If you turn your ankle on a hike/run these are pretty much indispensable for stability and support.
  
• A rain poncho is the bees knees when it comes to hiking, especially depending on location!
  
• I find these Water Filters handy for when I am going on runs in the forest. I used to carry one when I worked as a ski instructor, they are the best if you don't want to have to haul around a bunch of gear!
  
• These. The longer you hike, the more you will chafe. These are your best friends.
  
• Finally, socks. I can't recommend what style is good for you, because I don't know what you're working with in terms of actual boots/shoes, but I like Underarmor and Merino boot socks both for support, and also fluffy amazing comfort.
  
  Happy trails!

I basically destroyed my ankle in my first year of play, and now almost always wear a brace. I've been trying to wean off and down onto tape the last few months but I feel super insecure because of how the break was before. If you have someone who knows how to tape, try that. Otherwise, perhaps try one of these braces?

I used this one when I first came back

I use this one now (less rigid)

I like both of them and they fit in my skates without feeling bulky at all. I still go back to the first one when the weather changes and my ankle gets super painful.

http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Adjustable-Ankle-Stabilizer-Black/dp/B0027VKR5S/ref=sr_1_19?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1453865563&sr=1-19&keywords=ankle+brace

I use these on both ankles because my ankles are the worst. They don't seem too bulky to me. There's also the ones that are basically compression socks which are better than nothing.

I had the same brace you posted, and could not wear it. The art and act of getting that thing on caused more damage than going without.

I have been wearing these for years, and love them: http://www.amazon.com/Shock-Doctor-Stabilizer-Flexible-Support/dp/B005NR37NC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416036091&sr=8-3&keywords=ankle+braces+shock

around the house if I am weak I wear these:http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Adjustable-Ankle-Stabilizer-Black/dp/B0027VKR5S/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1416036210&sr=8-11&keywords=ankle+braces+soft


ankle braces are very personal, there is so much that can go wrong with all the small bones and ligaments of that joint that it will be trial and error. I have tried at least a dozen braces, those work well for me. And combat boots. combat boots rock.