Aircast Airsport Ankle Brace for Chronic Ankle Instability - Durable and Comfortable, Large, Left

I have been searching for the perfect brace to support my ankle now since I’ve started walking in regular shoes about a month ago, 3 months following my ankle surgery. My ankle surgery kind of failed and I don’t blame anyone for it, as I have a known condition, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which causes a lot of surgeries not to have the best outcomes. But I deal with that however I can and in this case finding an ankle brace to support my needs is the best way to do so. This brace is fabulous, as long you buy the correct size. I had previously bought the same brace for my right side and the only size available at the time was an extra large, which is still way too big (it’s actually even bigger than it was when I received it because weight loss affects every body part). It definitely doesn’t work as intended unless you have the correct size. But that’s easy enough to choose. I am able to use the brace with or without shoes and it prevents the tendons on the outside of my ankle from popping out of place, which is the main problem I have had since my surgery. This brace works better for me than the custom made Richie style brace I have, which only works if you are wearing shoes with it. I need something that works when I’m too lazy to wear shoes or just want to walk around barefoot. And this is the overall winner thus far. I try out a lot of braces before settling on something normally, so that’s saying a lot. This brace is bulkier than my custom made brace, but it’s also far more comfortable against my sensitive fibula, which I believe has an anchor in it from my surgery. Aircast always seems to be the best solution for my bracing needs, whatever body part requires it.

My husband bought the regular Aircast (not with AirSport) and it’s like a miracle - exactly what the doctor ordered but less expensive than in his office. When I bought the Aircast, I saw the Aircast AirSport and decided to order it too - less expensive than the one without AirSport. The AirSport has extra thicker padding but it works the same, gives same comfort, relieved pain & adds stability as the first and fits the same as the one without the “air pads”.. The only negative is that the AirSport is slightly harder to get on — but hubby says it’s not a deal breaker! I’m glad we have both. One can be cleaned & air drying and he has one to wear. He’s pleased with both. My husband (age 75) has serious damage to his left ankle - bone spurs and arthritis damage. His ankle is very large. Both offer support & Aircast is doctor recommended. Like the regular Aircast, he can wear the AirSport for 8-10 hours with comfort. Hand wash and he uses Oxyclean. He likes having 2 so one can be drying.

Recent repetitive injury which I made a lot worse when I twisted my foot sideways recently. And the pain on the left side of my foot would get steadily worse as the day progressed on moderate ground or hike before that. Podiatrist informed me that I had repeatedly damaged a tendon? ligament? that runs from the calf, to the ankle, along the foot. Put on this exact brace which I will be wearing non-stop for at least the next 6-8 weeks +medication + physical therapy. The doctor is working to help me to avoid surgery. In any event, am happy with this brace which is holding my ankle securely; the velcro straps are ample and effective in helping secure the brace. (As someone with numerous wrist braces for carpal tunnel, am all too familiar with shoddy ineffective Velcro). The brace fits into soft pull-on sneakers and the Avia "Grit" hiking boot (Avia Grit Sport Women’s Hiking Boots, Mid Top Ankle Trail Shoes for All Weather) e.g. shoes/boots with laces and some expansion at the ankle (as I am wearing light wool socks with it). Well designed for its intended use as recommended by a professional. Liked so much I've ordered a second one, as with continuous use braces inevitably wear. (I was also pleased with the price for the quality, as at least with my carpal tunnel braces you can get a nice soft brace where the metal plates just end up poking through the material. This feels sturdy.) Finally, if injured see a doctor (sigh) as apparently blowing the initial injury off was not helpful in my case; the most immediate injury had me debating for the emergency room; and under professional guidance I felt some immediate relief the minute the doctor wrapped this on. Good product, thumbs up! Not likely you can wear dainty heels with this but I am happy to be able to walk (and I don't like dainty shoes anyway lol). Also pleased I could order from Amazon; no fuss. (I don't work for Amazon but just saying the TrailBuddy Trekking Poles – Lightweight 7075 Aluminum Hiking Poles for Women, Men & Seniors that I purchased a few years ago have also been useful after the injury - used as an emergency cane so I could walk before the brace without screaming).

My physical therapist recommended these Aircasts, and they have been a total game-changer for me. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and use them on both ankles for day-to-day support. They are so easy to just throw on when I know I have to walk. Let's be real: no heavy-duty orthopedic brace is "comfortable" like a slipper, but as far as braces go, it's as comfortable as it gets and it absolutely does the work. Sizing was super easy to figure out, too. Highly recommend buying these if you need serious stability!

I liked it at first but it rubbed my skin open after a while. The solid supports on either side make it impossible to fit inside shoes. I even tried extra wide and a larger size. The lace up braces are far better. I just use this one for when I have to get up in the middle of the night. It’s much quicker to put on and off.

I love this brace!! I was close to giving up in my search for a small lightweight brace that I could fit inside my shoe, but which would still provide rigid support for my badly sprained ankle (the way my bulky and heavy medical boot does). This brace checks all the boxes! The two hard side panels sit perfectly on either side of my ankle. The stretchy band you slip your foot into, and the lower back strap, really secure the panels and hold them tightly in place around the ankle. The final wraparound strap secures the ankle from the front and holds the panels in place at the top. This combination reduces inversion/eversion by 95%. My giant medical boot was awesome, but it greatly limited my mobility. Now I’m back to my normal physical activities (except running) feeling confident that my ankle is snug, safe, and healing - and that I won’t reinjure it while working out at F45, walking up the stairs, gardening, etc. Fantastic!!!

Love these support braces. I’ve needed and worn ankle braces for 4 years. I was unable to continue to get the braces from my foot doctor. I found these and they are better, more comfortable and fit in my shoes better than previously used braces. I’m happy

I got tackled by an off leash out of control 100+lb. dog. Fractured my ankle. I was in a ortho boot immediately after the injury. The boot was heavy. I had a knee replacement on the same leg about a year ago. This brace was my saving grace. I was able to walk with it on .That made a huge difference. The Velcro straps really hold things in place. But on the other hand, arthritic fingers will wrestle with them. Wear with laced up snow/hiking boots tall. And sneakers. I would walk around the house with it on with a sock. It supported my travels (at times precarious) on stairs and staircases. Albeit slow travels, but doable. I give it 4* because the side bars cut through the bottom of their casings and pinched. I had to replace it. Couple of months old. Watch out for price shifts on this bracelet to the turn of 40.00! That being said, it definitely gets you back on your feet!

I had to buy a brace for both my left and right ankles due to multiple spraining injuries in soccer, and I really find that this brace has helped keep my ankle stable and supported while I play. It's also relatively light and fits pretty well in my soccer shoe (it's not perfect of course and my shoe has stretched because of it, however I only play with them on so it's ok). I have definitely injured myself less since wearing them (it's been 2 years now) so I would recommend to others as well.

Me gusto mucho, da un muy buen soporte al tobillo para jugar fútbol, desde que la compré ya no he tenido lesion del tobillo, la recomiendo ampliamente, lo unico malo es que para ponerse una espinillera de las grandes si es estorbosa, pero de ahi en fuera es un muy buen producto.

Important to fit correctly to be both firm and comfortable. Not complicated .

Articolo ottimo, preso a seguito di una grave frattura alla caviglia con lesione anche dei legamenti è leggera e permette di fare attività fisica in sicurezza

Ich habe eine Hemiparese und mir leider beim umknicken im gelähmten Fuss das Aussenband knöchern ausgerissen. Zur Stabilisierung bekam ich in der Klinik eine Aircast Schiene, die passte aber in fast keinen Schuh. Also habe ich mir hier bei Amazon eine schönere Bandage gesucht und traf auf die Airgo. Erst schreckte mich der Preis ab aber ich versuchte es trotzdem mal mit der Airgo und bin super zufrieden. Ich komme in jeden meiner Schuhe rein und mein Sprunggelenk wird super geschützt, Schmerzen habe ich durch die Schiene auch nicht beim gehen. Ist das Geld definitiv wert!