FIGURE-8 STRAPS · S–LAnkle Support Brace — Adjustable Figure-8 Stabiliser Wrap for Sport & Daily Wear, S–L
Moulded supports either side of the joint with figure-8 straps over the top, so the ankle is held rather than just wrapped.
Ankle Support Brace
Sized by foot length, not shoe size
- Side stabilisers plus figure-8 straps that limit the ankle rolling inward or outward
- Three sizes set by heel-to-toe length, and slim enough to lace a trainer over
- Free tracked shipping · 30-day returns on unused items
How to Choose Your Size
Measure the intended area before ordering and compare it with the chart below.
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Free tracked delivery
Orders are processed in 1–2 business days. Delivery time after that depends on the destination, and the tracking number is emailed as soon as the parcel leaves. Orders with items from different fulfilment partners can arrive in more than one shipment, each tracked separately.
30-day returns
Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Email support@wellnovaco.com with your order number first and we send the return address — parcels sent back without one can go missing. Refunds go to the original payment method once the item reaches us.
What is in the box?
Your chosen option: either one brace, or two braces for left and right. Check the option you picked at checkout before ordering — the price difference is the pair.
Description
Get extra support for your active routine with this adjustable ankle support brace. Featuring molded side supports, stabilizing straps, and an anti-slip grip, it provides a secure fit for sports, workouts, and everyday movement.
🦶 Structured Ankle Support
Molded supports on both sides of the ankle provide added reinforcement during activity.
✅ Adjustable Straps for a Personalized Fit
Adjust the straps around your foot and ankle for a snug, supportive feel.
🔒 Anti-Slip Grip & X-Strap Stabilization
The grip design helps keep the brace in place, while X-shaped straps help limit forward shifting of your foot inside the brace.
🏀 Support for Your Active Lifestyle
Suitable for men and women participating in running, basketball, volleyball, and football.
📏 Size Guide
Measure your foot from heel to longest toe before selecting your size.
| Size | Foot Length |
|---|---|
| Small | 8.9–9.4 inches |
| Medium | 9.5–10.2 inches |
| Large | 10.3–11.0 inches |
Materials: Nylon, SBR, polyester fiber, polypropylene, rubber, and PU leather.
Choose your size and add extra ankle support to your routine.
WHY THIS ONE
Four things that separate this from an elastic sleeve
A stretchy compression sleeve gives warmth and very little else. This one has a structure, and the structure is the whole point.
- Rigid sides, not just fabric
- A moulded stabiliser sits either side of the joint. That is what limits the ankle rolling over, and it is exactly what a slip-on sleeve does not have.
- Figure-8 straps you set yourself
- The straps cross over the top of the foot the way athletic tape does, so you decide how firm it is — and you can loosen it in seconds when it is too much.
- Open heel and toe
- The brace holds the joint without wrapping the whole foot, which keeps it cooler and lets you feel the ground normally.
- Slim enough for a trainer
- Nylon and thin padding rather than bulk, so a roomy lace-up shoe still closes over it. A support that only fits a slipper stays in a drawer.
HOW TO USE IT
Three steps, and size by foot length
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1
Pick the size by foot length
Stand on a sheet of paper and measure heel to longest toe. S is 8.9 to 9.4 in, M is 9.5 to 10.2 in, L is 10.3 to 11 in. This is foot length, not shoe size.
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2
Slide it on over a thin sock
Sock first, then the brace, with the moulded panels centred over the ankle bones on each side. Get that centring right before you touch the straps.
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3
Cross the straps, then lace your shoe
Pull the straps over the top of the foot and back around, firm but never tight enough to tingle. Put the shoe on last so the laces sit over the brace.
If it has to be uncomfortably tight before it feels supportive, the size is probably wrong rather than the fit. Message us and we will help you check.
IN USE
Where it earns its place
- Back on court
- Basketball, netball and volleyball — the sports where an ankle turns over on somebody else and not on the floor.
- Running on uneven ground
- Trail, park, broken pavement, or anywhere the ground is not quite where you expected it.
- A long day standing
- Retail, warehouse, hospitality — the shifts that end with the ankle complaining.
- In a gym bag
- Flat and light, so it lives in the bag rather than being remembered at home.
SAFE USE
The measurements, and what to check first
- Sizes
- S 8.9–9.4 in · M 9.5–10.2 in · L 10.3–11.0 in (heel to toe)
- Structure
- Moulded side stabilisers with figure-8 strapping
- Materials
- Nylon, SBR, polyester and rubber, with a soft inner lining
- Fastening
- Adjustable hook-and-loop straps, no laces
- Fit
- Left or right ankle — the design is symmetrical
- Care
- Hand wash, air dry, do not bleach
Before you use it
- This supports an ankle that is already well, or one a clinician has cleared for activity. It is not a treatment for a new injury — a fresh sprain needs assessing before it needs strapping.
- Never wear it tight enough to numb or tingle the foot. Loosen it at once if toes go cold, pale or numb.
- Take it off at the end of the day. It is not designed to be slept in.
- Do not use it over broken skin, an open wound or a rash.
- If pain, swelling or the ankle giving way keeps coming back, see a healthcare professional rather than strapping over it every day.
This is a support product, not a medical device. It does not treat sprains, tendon problems or any diagnosed condition of the ankle or foot. A new injury, or pain and swelling that keep returning, should be assessed by a healthcare professional.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
Questions people ask
Which size do I need?
Measure your foot from the back of the heel to the end of the longest toe: S 8.9–9.4 in, M 9.5–10.2 in, L 10.3–11.0 in. Shoe sizing varies far too much between brands to order from, which is why the manufacturer publishes foot length instead.
Do I get one brace or two?
Whichever you choose. The listing has a 1-piece option and a 2-piece option, and the 2-piece is a left and a right. The photos showing two braces are the 2-piece option, so check which one is selected before you pay.
Will it fit inside a normal shoe?
A roomy lace-up trainer or work shoe, yes, with the laces a little looser. A tight dress shoe or a slim boot, probably not — there is a moulded panel on each side and it takes up room.
Is it for wearing all day?
It is made for the activity, not for the whole day. Put it on for the game, the run or the shift and take it off afterwards. Muscles that never have to work do not get stronger.
Does it prevent sprains?
It limits how far the joint can roll, which is the mechanism it works by. Nothing prevents an ankle injury outright and we are not going to claim that it does.
How does the multi-buy discount work?
It comes off on its own at checkout, with no code to type. Two items anywhere in your basket take 10% off, three take 15%, four take 20%. They do not have to be the same product.
When will it arrive?
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 business days and tracking is emailed as soon as the parcel leaves. If it is not for you, unused items can be returned within 30 days — email us first for the return address.