Ankle supports for running

nsimon24

I decided to go with the Hoka shoes after researching them and from the feedback I received here; my hips and knees are a bigger concern for me then anything else, so once I try them on again to confirm the feel they are coming home with me! The one concern that I have, and seems to be a valid one, is ankle roll - several reviewers mentioned it, and due to the extra height of the shoe that really makes me nervous. I have weak ankles that have been sprained badly more times than I can count, but I know I can strengthen them with exercise and have begun steps to do so.

My question is what type of brace should I get to support my ankles while running to prevent a sprain while I am in the process of getting them in shape? One reviewer said they took the inserts out of the shoes in order to increase ankle support, but since I will using third-party inserts for my flat-feet and pronation I am not comfortable with that option. I have supports from various past sprains, but none of them would work for running/jogging.

I do not plan on using the supports as a permanent fix, only until I feel confident enough in the stability of the shoe and that my ankles have gotten strong enough to handle things on their own.

Thanks for any input!

nsimon24

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rybo

My suggestion is to try and run on as flat a surface as you can without braces to allow your ankles to strengthen.
Or choose a different shoe that won't increase the risk of sprains in the first place.