DonJoy Velocity Ankle Brace - All Questions

The DonJoy Velocity MS <a href="{{store direct_url='ankle-braces'}}">Ankle Support</a> is good for active people who need support, but want less material inside their shoe. The DonJoy Velocity ES Ankle Brace is for athletes that need maximum support and wear footwear that can accommodate the extra material. Both versions provide moderate to maximum support with ES version providing the most ankle support between the two.

Our most semi-rigid and most supportive ankle brace is the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-velocity-ankle-brace'}}">Velocity ES</a>. I would suggest getting this. It will provide him the most support while allowing him to still be active and proceting the ligaments in that area.

Hey Rose,
The Velocity does not provide as much support as the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-surround-floam-ankle-brace'}}">Surround Floam</a>. However, the Aircast Air-Stirrup is of a similar design and usually thought to be more comfortable and provides as much stability as the Surround Floam does. Also, with the air stirrup you can buy replacement heel straps so you don't have to worry about buying a new brace every time that strap wears.
As far as wearing sandals, considering your level of injury I couldn't imagine any doc allowing you to wear sandals. There is no support in sandals, and it wouldn't matter which brace you were using, the risk of injury is too high to allow you to wear shoes without support. Tennis shoes or sneakers are your best and safest option. I hope this helps.


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Hey John,
Considering the extent of your energy and the amount of activity you will be doing while in Europe, I would actually recommend the <a href="{{store direct_url='aircast-air-stirrup-ankle-brace'}}">Aircast Air-Stirrup</a>. It will be bigger and bulkier, but it will also be stronger and more supportive. The aircells lining the inside of the brace will also help to keep swelling down which will be useful during long periods of walking. This is a brace you would wear for an additional 4-6 weeks after the boot, and then you would be able to buy a more functional brace for higher level activity.


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Yes the Donjoy Velocity ES has the same footplate as the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-velocity-ms-speedwrap-kit'}}">MS</a>. Should you have any other questions please let us know.

It sounds like you are looking for an <a href="{{store direct_url='procare-super-lite-afo'}}">AFO - Ankle Foot Orthosis</a> which holds your foot at a 90 degree angle. This is a prescription item that your doctor would need to order. This can be done through the local rep representative which can be identified with your zip code.

Yes, this brace would be the best product for your condition. The foot plate is heat moldable but not required to wear the product.

Hi Paul,

If you still have the Velocity ES, you can remove the bottom portion of the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-sports-ankle-wrap'}}">speed wrap</a> to see if you like the fit better. The MS version is the same as the ES with less softgoods materials, thus providing moderate versus extra support..

If you have additional questions, please call 1-800-553-6019.

Have a nice day.

Hi Rebecca,

The Velocity ES is the most <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy/ankle-braces'}}">supportive ankle brace</a> we offer. If you are looking for maximal protection, it is the right brace to choose.

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You are correct, the DonJoy Velocity is the one most highly recommend for return to play for <a href="{{store direct_url='football'}}">football</a>. There are 3 types of Velocity braces and since you are post-surgical, we suggest you go with the DonJoy Velocity ES (Extra Support) which provides the highest level of support of all 3.