Side by Side Comparison of: Shock Doctor vs ASO

Excellent support

My daughter uses this for soccer and it really helps! Her only complaint is that the gromets for lacing are not reinforced with metal eyelets and she is worried about pulling them off when she tightens it. None have pulled off yet, though, and it has been used for four months now.

Im fat. Im trying to get back in shape. Running leaves my ankles wrecked for 3 days. Wearing this brace really took the pain away. Able to jog again the next morning. It's a pain getting them on and off. Beats the heck out of walking like a 90 year old man for 2 days.

Works as advertised. Improved ankle stability a lot and protected it from repeat injury. Still a bit stiff to play wearing this

My daughter has a weak ankle and has used a few other brands of braces over the years but has got the most support from this brace. She is a cheerleader and all the tumbling and jumping puts a great deal of stress on her ankle and feet. She has extremely flat feet and this brace gives her the support she needs for her foot & ankle while cheering. It is well made and has comfort features that her other braces dont that helps make it easy to wear. She likes the no slip grips on the bottom and the gel pockets on the sides. Ankle braces can get very expensive so I was very pleased to find this one at such a great price and the vendor shipped very quickly. Overall great experience!

I have struggled with an ankle injury for the past 3 months that has kept me from swimming, running, and dancing. I was about to go to a specialist when I decided to try a higher quality brace for a few weeks. I have had this for three days and I am already seeing improvements. It is very comfortable to wear and holds your ankle and a mostly 90 degree angle while still allowing full walking movement. I have even been able to do some basic line dancing without the previous pain.It is a little difficult to put on and off, but if you take a few extra minutes to undo the laces to the middle point and then relace it, it goes on/off easily. For me, it's completely worth the few extra minutes to avoid having to go to a specialist.

Great product. I had surgery on my right ankle almost early teens so I have many issues if jogging too much or placed in a wrong position while sleeping. ASO ankle stabilizer does a wonderful job keeping my ankle in line and provides efficient support. I mostly wear it at night so my ankle doesn't twist or bend at an awkward angle but I would this any time I have any discomfort.

Once the ankle stabilizer is secured in place, it works very well. It is comfortable to wear inside of most shoes and provides secure ankle stabilization. I walked alot on vacation recently and it really helped my recently healed broken ankle feel secure.

After my cast was removed, from a surgical repair for a triple ankle fracture, with dislocation, I used the ASO ankle stabilizer instead of the walking boot. This stabilizer is the same one offered at my Orthopedic surgeon's offer, at a fraction of their price.This brace is comfortable, easy to adjust and it washes well, I would recommend the ASO stabilizer for ankle injury recovery.

This brace is great. I broke my ankle around 6 years ago in a high school lacrosse game, and have had issues with the ankle ever since. I wore various casts for around a year and went to PT for a little while but never did the exercises at home (didn't realize I'd start slowing down a little bit in my twenties lol). My ankle still aches sometimes and it gives out easily and rolls a lot. My doctor said that ankle injuries almost never heal 100%, and you can lose the elasticity of the tendons in your ankle, leaving them perma-wobbly. SO, I need some support when I run. I have tried more minimalistic braces, but they usually don't give the right amount of support. This brace works so well for two reasons: 1. the laces (yes, annoying and less attractive, but it makes all the difference. This also ensures that the brace will be tight enough even if you order one a little too big). 2. The side straps (totally immobilize your ankle to keep it straight and at a 45 degree angle, which is essential for healing). This brace is exactly the same as the one that my doctor gave me after I got out of the casts, so it's practically medical grade. I got the white one because it looks better with my running shoes. I was worried about it getting gross but the box says you can machine wash the brace. I wear a 6.5 women's shoe (U.S.), and I ordered a small. Fits perfectly. The sizing chart on the box is slightly different from the one posted here so I'll include a picture of that. Perfect overall for serious stability. Probably too constricting for someone looking for light or moderate support.

I know it's not exactly the intended purpose, but it works. Having flat feet means my ankle joints are rolled inward a lot (pronated). This isn't a problem for everyone that has it, but it makes my ankles have chronic pain of various levels. Usually not too bad, but after a day of walking or standing all day, it's debilitating. I discovered that forcibly holding my feet in a normal shape (holding the arch up) results in less pain over time, but that's really hard to do all day every day. So I thought these might help. Boy, do they ever! The very first day I worked in the yard all day long without a bit of pain at the time or the next day (which is usually the worst part). Walking on rough ground used to be awful, a small rock or hole unexpectedly changing my ankle angle side to side would almost bring me to the ground, and it seemed these events accumulated throughout the day into severe pain. With these braces on, that is virtually eliminated. I could probably jog on a gravel road. The ankles cannot get moved enough to hurt. And on top of all that, they're actually comfortable. I don't even want to take them off at the end of the day. Obviously they aren't intended for long term all day use, but I don't see how it could be worse than what I was experiencing. I'll probably end up only wearing them when my ankles are hurting or when I do activities that would otherwise cause them to hurt. I don't know if anyone else has the same problem I do, but I hope my insight helps. I can't recommend them enough.

I sprained my ankle so badly and when I was ready to put pressure on it again I bought this wrap. I went off the recommendations here. I will add my 5 stars to this. Unlike other bandages this one has 3 ways to secure your ankle and make it feel super stabilized. Even the orthopedist I saw said that it most closely resembled the ones the offer at his office. It's not a super low profile but it will fit in your sneaker. Probably not a flat or boot. Id use an ace wrap for that.

Excellent support. Comfortable enough to wear all day. Real pain to put on and take off, but worth it to me.

good support for an injured ankle

one of the best ankle braces out there. i have gone through SO many of these to find the one that fits to my life style since i am very active.

This ankle brace does the job. It has loops for the laces instead of metal eyelets, which means it takes a bit more work to get on and off, but other than that it works well.

First, a caveat. With these support items, everyone's situation is different (condition, shape of your limbs, etc). So you really have to try it out. Overall, quality was good, and it helped with my achilles pain (from frequent exercising). I used it while exercising. Note, it has to be used with rigid shoes (athletic shoes, not sandals) which anchors the Shock Doctor Brace. One complaint is that it takes time to put it on and off because of lacing. But the lacing ensures there is no slippage over time (as is case with velcro straps, which are very convenient to put on).

We ordered 1 to test for my daughter and it worked great. She used it for basketball and volleyball. She then started having trouble with her other ankle so we ordered a 2nd one. We ordered the same size but the second one was way bigger even though the tags said XS and the items numbers matched. My only suggestion is order at the same time if you might order multiples. Other than that, they worked great and gave great support.

I recently sprained my ankle during Brazilian jiu-jitsu training. My friend had secured a toehold, twisting my foot inward and my toes downward until a loud pop noise was heard. I could walk fine afterward but I knew that I probably had torn a tendon. An hour later and the inflammation and pain finally kicked in reaffirming what I had thought. I took a week off from training to heal but even after that time a downward flexion of my ankle would still cause extreme pain as the tendons had not fully healed yet.I researched the best option to help constrain my foot and to prevent it from flexing outward, a brace with laces and a vertical stirrup support was highly reccomended by friends who had similar injuries. Given those variables this brace was one of the cheapest and best reviewed options on Amazon so I went ahead and ordered the brace.So far I am very pleased with the ankle support. As expected the lacing allows for a tight constraint of the ankle joint while the stirrup supports help to keep the toes from moving into a painful downward position. I do have to slide the stirrup supports slightly forward to help constrict the front portion of my foot as when it's too far back (along the heel) it offers little constraint of the foot. But with the stirrups shifted forward the toes are generally protected from being bumped downward or at off ankles.During training the support did well. I still had to refrain from leg locks as my foot could still be manipulated beyond the range of the injured tendon. Though the support does what it's supposed to do, it's still just fabric and it can be stretched with enough force. Which is fine, as I don't think they created this thing for fighting. With responsible and measured training I could easily keep my injured foot out of harms way. My ground rules were simple, I could not engage in ankle locks are commit to any sort of movement where I would have to drive off of the ball of my injured foot. The second condition was more challenging and took some adaptive learning to understand how I could and could not move without injuring myself. Thankfully this ankle stabilizer was able to give me the appropriate feedback to feel when my foot was about to move out of range. At no point was I able to move my foot out of position without first feeling the pressure and tension of the brace trying to prevent my movement.The only problem I had with the brace was how slippery the bottom of the brace was. The stirrup straps are made of a slick synthetic material that makes them slip around. In my shoe the brace would move slightly from side to side and on the mat, I could not plant the flat of my foot without it wanting to slide out. Basically, I had to train and fight without planting or driving off of my injured foot because I just didn't have confidence that I could plant it effectively onto the mat. It's a slight gripe that most people won't have to deal with.

Nicely made ankle brace. I bought this for my daughter who plays softball. I work in a physical therapy office and the PT recommended this brand for her stability. I measured her ankle and it fits nicely in comparison to the size needed. I would definitely recommend this brace, it ties and has a velcro strap to help keep it in place. It can be worn under pants.

I bought this brace as a transition from an orthopedic boot to regular shoes after suffering several partial tears in my achilles. It has worked well. It does give my ankle support. I think specifically for achilles tendon issues it does not give as much support in that specific area as I would have liked, but it was the best one I have found anywhere. I have spoken to a medical supplies, a physical therapist, the pharmacist as well as an orthopedic surgeon. They had nothing better to offer. I have been pleased, but not thrilled. It gives me enough support through the ankle to help with the transition. I would recommend it.

I tore the tendons in my ankle (by turning it) so when I was ready to get back to slowly exercising, I wanted something to help prevent another turn/further harm. This had good reviews so I went with it. Overall, it does what it says. I would echo the review that said don't tie the laces to tight over the foot...otherwise it will be WAY too tight once you start walking. I do the foot pretty loose but the ankle portion relatively snug. The one thing that really irks me about the product, though, is that it stained (dirt/track grit) on the very first outing. I have washed it multiple times, including once with bleach, to no avail. Now it looks grimy even when it's clean. I wish I had gotten it in black.

Wish I didn't need this, but a shattered lower leg resulted in a life long need to use this product on a daily basis. I think it does help. I was originally fitted by the doctors office - and now I purchase replacements on my own. Worth a try for anyone needing this type of ankle support.

I'm about one week out from an ankle sprain, so I purchased this to support my ankle as it heals. However, it may be too soon for this type of brace, as my bruising and swelling is still dissipating, so I can't pull the laces too tight or wrap the velcro too tight or it cuts off the circulation in my foot and leg. Will go back to a compression brace for now and post an updated review later. My feeling is this will be good if one has to walk a lot or return to activities, but perhaps it limits movement too much for proper healing; that is, I like to sit at my desk and do the rehab exercises like turning my foot in a circle, writing the alphabet etc - to prevent scar tissue from forming as my ankle heals, but this brace prevents that kind of movement. So I'll use it when I'm moving about, but undo it when sitting.Also, for reference - I'm a women's shoe size 7 and purchased a Small size - there is bunching of material in the heel area and I can't close it with the ASO logo in the front (but it still closes fine).

Really a pain to put on

I'm a competitive weightlifter and I have very flat feet. I've been wearing this brand for about 4 years now and each pair only lasts about 5-6 months before the seams on the side start to give out. It's quite annoying having to buy two pairs per year but I do like how well they work at stabilizing my ankles (when they aren't ripped). Great concept but definitely not for longevity.

The size wasn't correct for my shoe size. Seems a bit tight.

This is a decent, not great, product. They could have done so much better!

I thought I would try this ankle support for my healing broken ankle since it had the gel inserts thinking that wold provide some padding effect. But the edges of the support cut in the skin making the fit quite uncomfortable after wearing for a while. Tried wearing a little looser but still cut in. The sizing is not the cause. Needs better padding where the ankle goes through (the holes). It does seem to give very good support though.

Wear this with a sock - there is an annoying tag that hurts a bit when you put this on.That being said - this wasn't as good as I was hoping. I had a bad sprain and this made it hurt worse one day when I wore it. I don't know if it was how I was resting my foot/ankle... or if the laces were too tight... but it hurt a lot when I took it off. (sadly, I ignore pain unless it is severe, so I didn't realize it was hurting more and more until it was hurting a lot)When I'm standing, (using crutches) This does help to keep the ankle supported and prevent it from over working.I don't care for the laces at all - I'd prefer it if it were wraps/velcro, (like a velcro sneaker)The problem with the laces is it's hard for me to get the right tension in all the areas unless someone else is tying the laces - and even then, it's not always optimal.It's just ok.

I have one in the small and the straps are much bigger and the laces criss cross and attach with Velcro easy peasey well this one in the smaller size you have to lace like a shoe and tie them ..hard to get them tight..straps are narrow and does not off the same support as the Size Small does ...same brand..wish there were pictures of the inside before I ordered....sending it back😕

FIt is not great. I measured my foot as indicated and ordered the indicated size. The tie strings don't have a lot of extra room when I tighten this up. Pulled it as tight as I could stand and my ankle is still moving around. After an hour or so my leg was in worse pain than before the brace. Took off the brace and the pain went away within a couple minutes. So did nothing to brace my ankle and when tightened up actually hurt worse than the sprain (and still did not brace the ankle).

I lost my ankle brace that I had for years and so I had to get a new one to help me as I recovered from torn ligaments. I followed the sizing guidelines and it still ended up being a little small. But it was an emergency so I didn't return it. Because it was a little small, I found 2 areas that caused me problems. The Velcro across the top was way to small and when I tightened it, it kinda threw my ankle out of wack a little. It also left blisters on the back of the ankle so be sure to wear a high sock if you are prone to blisters! The laces were sturdy and the straps on the side gave me the stability I needed while I recovered. So all in all, as long as you don't expect a perfect fit, it's a good brace for the price!

Product is okay, but could use some tweeking. For example, inside could be padded and the tongue could be thicker, the cross straps could be longer. All of which I get from similiar product made by Mcdavid.

I chose this brace primarily based upon the rave reviews and found myself disappointed. I purchased this product to aid in my recovery from a Grade II sprain, based on my doctor's recommendation that I begin to place some weight on the foot but use something stronger than an ACE wrap for support. The brace is not easy to take on and off, which is not a major issue (whoever said injuries were convenient, after all?), but it also seems to have the bulk of its support above the ankle. This left the ligaments around my actual ankle bone unsupported (I have a medial, not lateral, sprain) while creating an uncomfortable tightness around my lower calf. The side straps might be more effective if they were elastic, allowing them to snug up against the foot better. As it is, I am actually having to double-brace by using an ACE bandage under the ASO brace to support the ligaments that the brace by itself fails to secure. Overall, it's not a terrible product and perhaps works better for preventative measures than actual recovery. If the brace were made of more elastic material and had the bulk of its support just a couple inches lower, it would be a much better product.

Not the support my son needed. May be good for others, but he needs more ankle support than these provide.

Still too small ,laces broke, get what you pay for

returned item... not supportive at all.

IT WAS TOO FAR UP MY LEG AND THE ANKLE DID NOT GET THE SUPPORT TO STAY IN THE SCOKET. SIGH GREAT COMPANY GAVE ME TOTAL REFUND WHEN I RETURNED IT HUGS MERRY CHRISTMAS

It supports it but for some reason after wearing it for an hour it gets tight on my ankle and i have to take it off for the rest of day

I have a bad ankle and I've tried several of these products. This is one of the less effective ones, especially considering the price range and the specified use which is medium/high intensity. First off, this is wildly ineffective, and potentially problematic, for lifting. Second, for low intensity athletics or walking, it's still a poor choice, because it may not fit in your sneakers.The item has an ineffective support, similar to a support sock - it's a piece of stretchy fabric at the bottom. The sides are filled with a gel of some kind (though it feels more like sand to be honest) This "gel" allows too much give in the support and makes it difficult to lace up sufficiently tightly. If this was labelled as a "leisure walking" support, that wouldn't be that big of a deal. It's not, this is alleged to be an athletic ankle supporter. As such, it fails. The level of support this provides is probably around the same to maybe slightly better than an athletic support sock. Despite being laced in, it still allows far too much shifting of the ankle and while fine for casual use, would probably lead to the ankle getting rolled again if you lifted with it. I have no desire to test that hypothesis though.The other problem is that it also won't fit in several of my sneakers. The device is fairly large and cumbersome. Considering there are better devices that will fit in your sneakers such as support socks and better braces, this is a minus.Not recommended.If you're just walking around and need a little support, get a support sock like ACE Knitted Ankle Support, Medium (Pack of 2). It'll actually fit in your sneakers. If you need athletic ankle support (like what I eventually used for lifting) get Ankle Brace Mcdavid #195 Lacing Ankle W/strap Large. Or tape the ankle.

The size chart is very inaccurate. My feet are size 8.5 and I ordered one size down (XS), well I should have ordered two sizes down, because the brace is very loose. BEWARE NO RETURNS!!! IF YOU ORDER THE WRONG SIZE YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK!

I have severe arthritis in both hands. These ankle stabilizers did not have the string fused together where it made them easy to use. I returned one and ordered one that was the Speed Lacer which I am able to use. I checked it out and it is doing a good job. I was going to exchange the other one that has the strings for another Speed Lacer but I ran out of time to exchange it by one day! Now I am stuck with one that I can't use and can't afford to buy another without exchanging it.

They seem to brace well, but the plastic is so rigid and cheap that I had to buy long socks to cover my ankle/calves, and even then the plastic pokes me uncomfortably and does not lay smoothly on the some of the foot/heel.

Based on the chart offered, and my shoe size, woman's 7-W, I ordered a medium.When I tried it on, with a sock, just as shown in the photo, it was far too big. I took it to my physical therapist for her opinion, she agreed, it was too big and much more than I needed at this point in my recovery. I had fallen in early January and had a class two sprain. I was on crutches for four weeks, in PT, and in need of support. I had ordered the Bracco Breathable Neoprene Ankle Support at the same time, it works perfectly!My disappointment came when I tried to return the ASO Ankle Stabilizer and was told that it is non-returnable! I appealed to Amazon, but never heard anything back. What is a person to do, if the product is the wrong size and simply not the right item?I hope you have better luck than I did.

Size chart seems to be off. We measured my daughter and according to their chart and she measured an XS which is what we ordered. She can't even come close to getting her foot in the brace and they will not exchange.

Because there is little to no give in the fabric, if I snug it tight enough to support, it's brutally uncomfortable very quickly... if I don't it ends up tight in the wrong places and unsupportive where I need it no matter how much I fuss with it. It's noisy (velcro, nylon), and MUST be worn with a sock because there are itchy bits on the inside otherwise. I had high hopes for this and it is just not going to do the trick at all. With as fussy as it is and time consuming to put on, I had high hopes for support, but the lack of support in key areas is just not acceptable.I have sensory issues with fabrics, but could tolerate three other kinds of braces for most of a day before feeling like I was going to claw my skin off. This one lasted less than an hour without a sock, and even with a sock is just not comfortable.

I am usually a big fan of this brand, as they carry products in my Base Exchange for the military, but they only tend to have items in the large male sizes. I was soo happy when I found this product and that it came in a small! I just received them today and I have to tell you, sadly they were terrible.Even wearing padding tape and socks, I could feel the seam stitching digging into my feet, and the sole footpad itself was skidding all over the place and I had the laces ratcheted to 11! The Achilles tendon cutout had sharp edges and the interior strap that goes over the top of the foot would slide and constantly readjusted.I am in the process of getting diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and sometimes my braces (I have to wear dual ankle, knee, wrists, and a lumbar support!) are the only things that keep me on my feet, but these were so uncomfortable that I raced home as fast as I could to get them off.

This was expedited as my husband needed it for work. Unfortunately, he could not wear it because there was NO GEL & NO SUPPORT!!!DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!! :-(

has NO support at all, make my injury foot hurt more on the first try.BE AWARE, this item can NOT return....

I purchased this in August 2015 for my son who is a basketball player. He used them two or three times and it's already falling apart. Stitches are ripping and they are no longer wearable. Unfortunately it's now 60 days since I purchased them and Amazon's refund/replace period is only 30 days. Very disappointed.

After two days of just walking with the brace on already starting to tear at the seams.

do not recomend this product.not worth the money.like the lases but has no staps.to bulky.no longer wher it.going to buy differnt product.

If you have narrow feet this is NOT for you. I am a female with a 10 AA size foot, I ordered a medium according to size chart. No support what so ever, I get more support from an ace bandage.

Very uncomfortable and provided zero support!! SUPER disappointed and kept using the other 3 ankle braces and this is sitting in the box and will probably go to the trash.

Poor support, difficult to get on foot. Purchased for a sprained ankle, once I finally got my foot on it I realized there was nothing to the integrity of this brace. An elastic bandage will do far better.

The material is cheaply made. I don't see how others said it provide great support when the material is so thin. It will not even hold your ankle in place. I previously used Mueller ankle brace and the material is nice and thick and provide great support. Unlike this product, the mater is so thin and cheaply made. You better off pay a little more getting Mueller. I would not recommend this at allReceived the product on 4/17 and opened it without using it, I immediately, filed for a return on 4/18, the seller Flexibrace told me i have 24 hrs to return and i have to pay shipping. Plus they will deduct 20% restocking fee. This is absolutely ridiculous. I rather throw it away then return it to them so they can re-sale it.Also Customer service is terrible, they response in a tone of voice like who care. I will never buy from this seller ever again.I will never purchase from this seller again

BUYER BEWARE: purchasing these ankle braces are RISKY. The sizing charts are not accurate. If you receive the wrong size even after following the chart, received a defective product, or plain do not want it anymore, good luck getting a return.Review on the product:On the product itself, the braces are made of vinyl material that can cause some burns if you use them for basketball. Your feet will heat up fairly quickly causing you to want to loosen the braces. but if you loosen the braces, what's the point of having them in the first place? It becomes a nuisance.

Bought this ASO lace-up a while ago to prevent my ankle from rolling. After wearing brace for 20 mins it had loosened up and provided even less support. Stopped wearing it after first week as it doesn't provide enough support to keep my ankle from rolling.