Customer Reviews

McDavid Ankle with Strap (Black, Medium)

5 star:		(61)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is a well-made product. I wear men's shoe size 10.5M and ordered a medium, as I had previously from another maker. It is definitely too small. The company was very responsive and have said that they will replace it with a large. It would help to provide a size comparison chart for this product on Amazon.

I am 42 and sprained my ankle badly playing tennis about three months ago. I have done physical therapy and have started to get back into playing, but still have some pain.
This brace is fantastic. I was able to start playing again and have full support. The best thing is if you have plantar fasciitis - the straps underneath give you a great deal of support.
The other half of the solution, though, is an Aircast A60. This is great for walking around - but doesn't offer the requisite support that the McDavid brace does for playing. The problem with the McDavid is that it's a bit much for non-sports use. I now have both the McDavid and Aircast and am very happy.

I rolled my left ankle pretty badly in the summer while playing basketball. I gave it some time to heal but I kept hurting the same ankle over and over, so I asked my friend if I could try his Ace ankle wrap. I used it a few times and I found that it really hurt my foot after around 10 min of use, even when I'm just walking around. So I bought the McDavid ultralight ankle brace. The name says it all- it IS amazingly lightweight and provides very good support and have saved my ankle more than once so far. The two straps that go under and around the arc of the foot feel slightly flimsy because the fabric used for the straps is so thin. The brace is easy to put on, but taking it off can be a hassle because you have to loosen everything again, and it gets annoying sometimes. If you don't use it with long socks, the brace can scrape some of the skin off your ankle or cause blisters to form during heavy and extended use. Other than that, it's a great ankle brace that will fit almost all shoes.

I have probably bought 6 different ankle braces in a never-ending quest to find the perfect one. My wife makes fun of me about this every time I bring a new one home. I used an uncomfortable ankle brace with stiff plastic rods in it for a long time, before I finally bought the McDavid based on a recommendation from a basketball buddy. Then I decided to buy the ASO for comparison. They have exactly the same design with a few minor differences, and both work extremely well to stabilize the ankle without being uncomfortable. The McDavid is a bit more bulky, and has something like 9 sets of eyelets to lace up, which takes a while to tighten/loosen. It also felt a bit tight in the forefoot initially, although that has improved with breaking in, to the point where it no longer bothers me. The ASO has a smaller profile and only has 6 sets of eyelets to tighten/loosen, which makes it easier to use. I like them both, and now use one on each ankle. I prefer the ASO for ease of use, but the difference between the two is minor.

I bought this product after twisting my ankle one week before Tough Mudder SOcal. During my event, this brace worked flawlessly, and comes highly recommended.

I do a lot of hiking on uneven terrain, and came close to twisting my other ankle. So I decided to buy the other highly reviewed ankle brace, ASO Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis.

The good points:
They both work on the same principle, and are both effective at their purpose. A tight fitting, but still flexible foot brace, with two cross straps, and one around the lower shin/upper ankle strap.

They both get a 5 star rating from me, there are minor differences between the two, with which I will list here:

The McDavid is tighter on the top of the foot, and is harder to remove. Tends to be slightly uncomfortable if overtightened. You have to untie multiple laces to be able to remove it. It feels more snug than the ASO. I would say this one offers slightly better support around the ankles, at cost of more discomfort. Good if you have more of a severe sprain.

The ASO gives you more mobility, still with great support on the ankle. Easier to remove.

I wear 9.5 shoes, so I have medium for both.

Overall, they are both good, but the McDavid feels slightly tighter on the foot. I still give both 5 stars, since they both perform as designed.

I have played alot of basketball and this is one of the best braces Ive ever worn. Its takes a little longer to put on than a traditional ankle brace but gives amazing support for the back of your foot and ankle. I would recommend if you have trouble with rolling your ankles.

I bought this brace back in Spring of 06. I played volleyball and during a game I sprained my left ankle real bad. The following night my ankle was the size of a grapefruit. I was out for a few weeks and I knew I needed to find an ankle brace fast. I found the McDavid Ultralight at my nearest Sporting store. I tried the brace on and it feels comfortable and tight. Depending on what sport and shoe you wear the brace should fit just fine with a few twists and turns to get your foot secured. Overall a great product.

Great product. My ankle is not 100% but with this product I feel like it is. There is no soreness after the run either. I fully recommend. Just be sure to get the right fit for your ankle.

I am only 20, but there is not a person out there with more experience with ankle injuries than me. Growing up I played every sport from basketball, football, soccer, to swimming and water polo. Unfortunately, I had developed weak ankles, and could not get away from the problem no matter what I tried. I would sprain my ankles 2-3 times a month. This culmulated in a broken ankle over two years ago, when I fractured my right ankle. After my ankle healed, I spent 60 dollars on a pair of these braces. This might sound unbelievable, but since that day, I have not had an ankle sprain. I wear them everytime I play basketball, and often times when I play football or soccer. The great thing about this product is, that despite its rigidity and stregth, you can wear it during physical activity, to avoid injuries, rather than just when recovering from injuries. Now I can play with complete focus, rather than worry about what will happen to my ankles when I land everytime I go for a rebound.

I've tried many different kind of ankle support but none of them seemed to do the job. I still twisted my ankle. I've used the McDavid ankle support in martial arts trainings for two years now and I have had no injuries.