Supports & Braces

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Whether you're looking for additional foot support or to stabilize a specific part of the foot, supports & braces offer you that functionality even when your shoes come off for the day. What are sleeves & braces? Both sleeves and braces serve the core purpose of providing targeted support to a particular area of the body. While the terms are often used interchangeably, we often consider a product to be a "sleeve" when it's made entirely or almost entirely of fabric, which enables the product to stretch and be relatively flexible. Braces, on the other hand, typically are made of materials such as plastic and other rigid materials which will not stretch and flex. What are the benefits of sleeves & braces? Sleeves and braces are great at enhancing support, preventing injury, and enhancing stability for a particular area of the body that might be bothering you. While insoles, socks, and footwear provide support for the foot, sleeves and braces can provide support not only for the foot but also the ankle, calf, knee, and back. Can I wear a foot or ankle sleeve along with my socks and shoes? The short answer is yes. Foot and ankle sleeves can be worn along with your socks and shoes without problem. The two things that we would advise, however, are: We do not recommend wearing a foot sleeve alongside a supportive/compression sock. If you are wearing a foot sleeve, wear a standard sock without compression. Be mindful of how much room is in your shoes. While most foot sleeves are thin, if you wear thin socks and tight-fitting shoes normally, the addition of a foot sleeve might make it so there's not sufficient room in the shoes for your feet. What size sleeve or brace should I purchase? For foot sleeves and foot braces, our general advice is to purchase the size sleeve that most closely corresponds to the shoe size you wear most often. If you typically wear a Men's 10 shoe and your sleeve size options are for a "Men's 7-9" or "Men's 10-12," you should go for the