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 Maurice Jimenez

I just received it and didn't know what to expect, but I am surprised at how effective this brace is. I wear it with a sock and a normal compressions sleeve, a $6 dollar ACE from Walmart. I have had a bad ankle since I was in high school and it rolls very, very easily.1 FIT) They have one for the left leg and one for the right leg and it fits quite well. I have large, muscular calves, but an ankle that is just average sized. The foam padding is effective at making the fit comfortable.2 EFFECTIVE) When I am wearing this with Crocs around the house, it doesn't offer much. When I wear this with laced up normal height tennis shoes, it offers a LOT of support, there is no way my ankle will roll in that combination and that's my #1 concern, I am very pleased to have found a device that will prevent my ankle from rolling.3 QUALITY) Overall, it seems to be made of durable materials, the side stays are very strong. There are two pieces of velcro that are about 2 inches wide that are attached with a plastic rivet, the back of the rivet is the buckle the velcro loops through, the velcro does a great job keeping the brace in place. The weak link in the design is the piece that goes under the foot, which is attached to the large plastic stays by 2 thin velcro strips, though they held when I was testing them with no issue. It would be very easy to reinforce this with a larger velcro strap.4 VALUE) Not sure yet how durable this will be with everyday use, but at $23, if I get a couple months of everyday use out of it, I will consider that a tremendous bargain. If it lasts just a month, the cost is still just 80 cents per day.I will try to remember to follow up in a few months, I sure hope this holds up.