I Need Ankle supporting Footwear???

[craigbenham]

I have had multiple sprained ankles (without tears) and after a long rehabilitation period am nearly back to playing sport again. i am looking for football boots and running shoes that will offer a little extra support for my ankles.

I can run without problem, but landing from jumps seems to be the biggest issue and im hoping the extra support will cushion me enough that i can train and build the supporting muscles back up??

Any thoughts are really greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Craig

[Heidi]

Hi
To my knowledge there aren't any boots or running shoes available which are specifically designed (or even just more helpful than others) in preventing ankle sprains. You would probably be better with a support or taping to help prevent you turning the ankle over again.
I would recommend trying the Donjoy strapping elastic ankle support which is available here:
http://www.return2fitness.co.uk/Supports_And_Braces/Ankle_Supports/strapelastankle
It is a very lightweight and slimline support which provides the kind of support you would get from a physio taping, which you can do yourself very quickly and can be used again and again.