No height difference, less cumbersome, use with your own supportive trainers or hiking shoes- try it- you’ll like it!
We agree. Thank you, Michelle!
Walking Boot and AFO Alternative - RecoverX Brace
It is easier to use than other braces and so well made. I’m still getting used to it…so I’m a little slow getting it on but it’s getting easier as I go. I had to get to know how it felt to get the straps just right (I went to right on 3 & 4 at first.) Learning curve is not steep and product is worth it.
Thanks, Cody! We're so glad to hear you're finding the brace easy to use and well made. We appreciate you sharing your experience and are thrilled the product is working well for you!
Bought the brace at suggestion of our athletic trainer for a high school softball player who suffered a high ankle sprain. Player reported that pain decreased from an 8 to a 3. She was able to play without a performance drop off. It’s also aiding her recovery off the field. Happy Coach!
Thank you, Coach! We're thrilled to hear the brace helped your athlete get back on the field with less pain and no performance drop-off—that’s exactly what we strive for. Wishing her a smooth and full recovery, and a great rest of the season!
My husband was prescribed a TayCo ankle brace but his orthopedic surgeon. This is his last resort before ankle replacement surgery. The brace has saved him. He is able to exercise, play basketball with his son, help move us into our new home. All of this would have been impossible without the brace. It provides not only stability for his ankle, but significantly reduces his pain. He doesn't go anywhere without it. The bottom strap broke and a new brace was shipped immediately. Not only is this a fantastic product, the customer service is the best we have ever experienced. Thank you, TayCo, for all you have done to give my husband back his mobility and extend the life of his ankle.
Hi, Margaret - This certainly isn't up to our product nor customer service standards, and I apologize. We will contact you privately to ensure you are taken care of.
I've overturned my ankle approximately 200 times in my life since the age of 14.
I'm now 60 and a year ago I had the final turn to where my only option I was told was surgically and most likely to have a post because of the extensive damage would not be able to be repaired. That would mean no forward/backward movement. Being an active woman between working all day on my feet and hiking mountains I started searching for a better solution. BAM, I found this brace on the internet and said I'd give it a try. Now year later I'm finally giving my review. 1 year of walking on hot tar patch, graveled stones at work and many of mountains and trails, through rock salt, snow, ice melt and even walking in rivers this brace kept up with me. I can't say that about the 3 pairs of work and hiking boots I went through while wearing this brace. I will be wearing this brace for the rest of my life. No surgery needed and living life to it's fullest!!! Can't say much more than that but THANK YOU Taycobrace
Wow—thank you so much for sharing your incredible story, Caralynn! We're truly honored to hear how TayCo Brace has supported your journey from a lifetime of ankle injuries to living life to the fullest. Your determination is inspiring, and we’re thrilled that our brace has been right there with you—through hot tar, gravel, trails, rivers, snow, and everything in between!
I love this brace! It gives support around the ankle that gives me confidence to walk while not restricting movement that could take months of PT to regain.
Thank you, Charlotte! And we love to hear this.
I suffer from diabetic neuropathy, foot drop, and ankle inversion due to damaged ligaments. I have tried prescription orthotic and braces which we cumbersome and not very effective , especially on uneven surfaces. This brace has helped with walking on grass and it's design allows free normal flexion and extention of the ankle. While providing stury lateral support. Since its an over the shoe design, my foot has the lateral support I need. My gait, while not normal, has significantly improved. My balance has improved since.I no longer have to worry about my foot shifting in my shoe, potentially leading to lose of balance and fear of falling. Best money I have spent!
Thank you for your amazing review, Tom! We're so glad to hear that the brace has improved your balance, gait, and confidence while walking. Wishing you continued stability and mobility—thank you for trusting us!
I fell and broke my left fibula (just above the ankle) back in early December, which required a walking boot to be worn for over 7 weeks. With the holidays and winter weather (we live in central Indiana), the walking boot given to me from my Orthopedic doctor was heavy and cumbersome to use, especially with trying to walk around with ice, salt, and snow and busy holiday activities.
Honestly, being able to use the RecoverX brace was a life saver. It was very simple to put on, fit easily over my shoe, and allowed me to wear two of the same shoes. I had started to have hip and back pain from trying to find shoes that would match the walking boot height, but the pain was relieved by using the RecoverX brace and wearing my normal shoes together. I mostly used the RecoverX while inside due to the snow and ice.
I took both the RecoverX and Athletic brace with me to my follow up Orthopedic appointment. My doctor was very impressed with the design and the fact that you can wear the braces over your regular shoes. She was so fascinated by them that she took the braces to show to her colleagues! She told me to wear the Athletic brace once I was out of the walking boot. She said she was going to give me a corset style brace that would go inside my shoe but thought this would be better (and it has been).
I am currently using the Athletic brace as my leg continues to heal. Like the RecoverX, it’s easy to use and fits with my normal shoes. I’ve been wearing it whenever I’m out of the house, doing activities, and exercising. It’s comfortable enough to wear all day and I’m at the point that I forget I have it on. I HIGHLY recommend both braces for anyone dealing with recovery from an injury or needing a walking boot. They have been a life safer!
Thank you so much for your incredible review, Sylvanna! We’re thrilled to hear that the RecoverX and AthleticX Brace have made such a positive impact on your recovery journey. Wishing you a smooth and continued recovery—thank you for trusting us to be part of it!
Straps #1 and 2 are too short?? No place on website to order supplies? I am supplementing myself from craft store….. hope it works
Hi, David - Thank you for reaching out. We can absolutely send longer straps to you! We'll follow-up with an email to help get you squared away.
I like this brace so much better than a walking boot. Wearing my regular work boot is much more comfortable and allows me to keep my foot dry and warm when walking in the snow. My only issue with this brace is that I am not able to get everything tight enough to completely immobilize my ankle. (my achiles tendon was ripped off my calf muscle). If I get the straps tight enough to lock everything down the straps cause pain. Overall, its probably tight enough for my needs, it just allows a little more movement than I expected.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, Jason! We're glad you've found it helpful to support your achilles injury and wish you the best of luck in your recovery process.
Wow! Made a huge difference. Thank you!
Thank you, Robin! We're so happy to hear that.
It was easy to attach. I thought that could have had better side support but. My ankle was still shifting to the side.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, Gary!
Finally, someone took all the annoying things about traditional braces and upgraded them to be more comfortable, longer lasting, and more versatile. Not to mention, the recovery time is improved and less annoying complications you normally see with traditional medical boots or in shoe braces. Thank you!!!!
We're so happy to hear about your experience, TC! Thank you for sharing.
Yes it is great to go over a shoe and to specifically to help with high ankle sprains
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, Michael!
The company was very responsive, both when answering my questions before ordering, and in sending a replacement strap when I discovered the top strap didn't quite fit my Gaviota 5 Hoka. I've only worn the brace twice so far, but it appears well made, supportive, and exactly what I was hoping for to help support activities like hiking and pickleball. Thank you Tayco!
Thank you for sharing your story, Tamara! We trust you continue to have a great experience with the AthleticX Brace.
I have a chronic ankle condition and while the larger TayCo brace worked just, the athletic brace is a bit smaller and allows for dorsi/plantar flexion, but great lateral stability. It makes my walking around easier at work. It’s a great product after a week of use. I’m very happy with it.
We're so happy to hear our brace is making it much easier to walk around at work! Thank you for sharing your review, Michael. We trust you continue to have a great experience.
Hi I believe it was back in sept of 24 I ordered a brace from you and found it to be better than the one I had built from a prescription I then felt the need for a second one and ordered one with Kelly on the phone she is very pleasant and helpful unfortunately after a few wearings a hinge screw fell out and I called hoping to get a replacement screw spoke with Kelly a second time and to my surprise she explained that she would send a replacement brace again she was kind and professional I’m waiting for the replacement to arrive any day now so I’ll have one for my work boots and one for home use please take care of Kelly the same way she took care of me she is a valuable asset to your company so many businesses act as if they are doing you a favor letting you spend your money with them this is not the case with your company thank you to Kelly
You're right, Steve; Kelly is a great asset! Thank you for sharing your story.
I have quite an ankle brace collection for my left ankle. I believe the search is over and this brace is the solution. With its design being outside the shoe it solves the problem of foot irritation that other braces caused. Used it whole I officiate basketball and it was great.
Thank you for your review and for choosing the AthleticX Brace, Dana! We are happy to hear that it has helped solve your foot irritation issues and been great for officiating basketball. We appreciate your support!
Got my daughter back on the volleyball court after a grade 3 sprain that has hampered her for months. Saw it on Quin Ewers and thought it was worth a shot. She’s playing in a travel tournament this weekend, so it’s a huge success!
Thank you for sharing your story, David! We're excited for your daughter to keep playing after her grade 3 sprain. That's what it's all about.
Hi, I haven’t used it yet. Still can’t put weight on ankle. Couple more weeks.
Thank you for providing your review, Anthony! Hopefully you're weight bearing by now and having a great experience.
No better than my $30 brace
Hi, Michael! Thank you for sharing your review. Let us know if we can help address any concerns with your fit as that can make a big difference in overall performance.
