Active Ankle T2 Review

Protection: 10

Comfort: 7

Durability: 9

Mobility: 7

Review:

The Active Ankle T2 is the best quality rigid ankle brace on the market. From personal experience, rolling an ankle without a brace on is very painful and sidelines you for a long time. The Active Ankle ensures that you remain injury free and on the court for longer.

The T2 uses cushioned foam to create a comfortable contact layer while the external structural skeleton is rigid plastic which offers unmatched protection. The brace allows very little, if any, side-to-side ankle movement while still allowing complete dorsiflexion and plantar flexion because the pivot aligns with the centre of the ankle joint. Due to the rigid nature of the brace, it took me a bit of getting used to the firm feeling around the ankle because I was used to more mobile braces like the ASO. The longer I wore it the more I got used to the feeling. The main issue I found with the mobility of the brace was moving from quite a wide stance in a defensive position. Because of the rigid side to side stability, my movements laterally were slightly hindered.

This brace is held firmly to your upper ankle by a rear strap which prevents the plastic stirrups from moving forward or backwards, and a horizontal strap that locks the brace firmly. Once the brace is put on there is no need for readjustments. I found that placing the plastic base of the brace under the innersole was the most comfortable and stable. However, if you don't have a detachable innersole the brace comes with a foam cushion on top so that you can simply place the brace in your shoe.

The Active Ankle uses a very simple yet effective design offering maximum protection. Because of this there are not many items that can deteriorate. The hard plastic remained strong and supportive and the foam remained quite soft. The velcro straps remained very gripping throughout the multiple seasons I wore this brace. This really helped to get a nice tight fit. I was very impressed with this product's durability, making it a worthwhile investment.

The Active Ankle T2 offers small, medium and large sizing which are categorised by shoe size making it easy to find the right fit for you. This brace also fits in most shoes but is best suited for low cut designs.

Overall, the Active Ankle T2 offers incredible protection against ankle rolls and serious ankle injuries. The materials used are of the highest quality resulting in a durable and long lasting product.

Rating: 8.2/10

Pros

• Extremely protective & rigid brace

• Long lasting & very durable brace

Cons

• Takes some time get used to the rigid design

• Less mobile than the lace up brace but still provides good movement in a safe range of motion

• Quite expensive but they do last a long time

My verdict: These are a heavy duty protective ankle brace that offers very firm support. This increased support results in a slight decrease in mobility however this has saved me from some serious ankle injuries many times. This is the best rigid ankle brace available.

Value: $150 AUD - Slightly expensive but the best quality rigid ankle brace on the market!

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