Roten Airstrong clamshell ankle brace with independent closures

Ankle swelling after a sprain changes through the day: in the morning the shoe slips on, by evening it barely fits. Airstrong is made to follow that variation, without forcing you to tighten or loosen a rigid brace.

What makes it practical

• Clamshell structure: the two side shells open completely, so it goes on without bending or turning the foot
• Independently adjustable closures: compression can be eased in the evening if swelling increases, without removing the brace
• Lateral stability in the early weight-bearing stages, useful against twisting movements
• Worn over a sock; works with slightly roomier trainers
• Can be used on either the right or the left ankle

Who it is for

For those recovering from a sprain, a joint injury or ankle surgery, and for carers helping an older person after a fall.

Sizing tip: try it on with your usual sock and check that the shells close without forcing, leaving a finger's width above the ankle bone. If they stay open by more than a centimetre, the size is probably too big.