Review on Adjustable Rigid Velpeau Ankle Brace With Gel Pads For Women And Men - Ideal For Sprains, Tendonitis, Post-Op Cast Support And Injury Protection - Large, Right Foot by Eric Currie

I was so happy to find this Stirrup Ankle Support Brace. My son "borrowed" my similar ACE brace that kept me going until I had ankle ligament repair surgery back in 2000, but never returned it nor could he find it again after moving. My original brace came with gel cold pack inserts I could swap out for the cushion inserts after PT or when I suffer occasional acute injury to my left ankle. ACE no longer makes the product. I was delighted to discover I can use the cold packs with this brace/stabilizer. They fit perfectly just as I thought they would per the product's description of the velcro attachments for the cushion inserts for each side.SIZING: I did have to exchange for a smaller size even after carefully measuring per the web page's instructions. Per the measurements and chart, I needed a medium, but in fact the small fits perfectly.BEWARE: I must say I am glad pictures for assembly were included and I had a clue thanks to my old brace because the printed directions are in some form of "pidgeon English" that would be funny if I wasn't so desperate to have the brace.