My very weak left ankle cannot handle the rigors of mountaineering without a brace. Internal braces change how the shoe or boot supports the rest of my foot, causing its own problems. My cool new La Sportiva climbing boots simply are too narrowly constructed to put a brace inside. Hooray for finding TayCo! Their outside the boot brace is exactly what I needed. It goes on simply, is super secure, and doesn’t mess with the structural support built into a boot or shoe. Thanks!
The brace greatly helps to support my ankle, which needs replacement.I have it in the full motion mode and the support is fine.There is slight pressure on the ankle where it is always swollen.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Robert! We appreciate it and good luck with your replacement.
Does the Taco brace fit my need?...Maybe, but probably not
I'm gonna start this review off pretty ugly.....This brace is poorly made with inferior products. IT'S PLASTIC!. Not any steel anywhere in it's construction. It's doomed for failure and at $200 bucks I expected better. The hinges will fail first.
Now, for some history. I've needed an ankle brace for 38 years because of paralysis and the Orthotic manufacturers are imbeciles. The best ankle brace I ever had was an off the shelf model that I modified, but they quit making that product. This product won't work on my boots correctly and I had limited success with a pair of tennis shoes, but the piss poor padding of the brace made that experiment fruitless. This brace seems to be shoe specific and I'm gonna search out a pair of shoes that will work....I'm gonna keep this brace and work with it, but my ultimate review decision is that the quality of construction of this brace sucks! It needs stainless steel stays and hinging system....
I'd be happy to consult with your on your product Improvement and I think it would improve the product...
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our RecoverX Brace is made of a lightweight, medical-grade polymer blend and most individuals experience 2+ years of consistent use with our braces, outlasting the average pair of tennis shoes. We also understand that finding the right ankle brace can be challenging, especially with specific needs such as yours. We will send you a private email for any assistance in finding a pair of shoes that will work well. We are here to help in any way we can. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration for future improvements to our product.
