How well do these support the ankle? I have weak ankles and my exercise instructor recommended I try compression socks.
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They are very very tight, but not much ankle support. I would think a specific ankle support type thing would be better.
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I would say the ones I have are the thinnest of all that I have tried. They have plenty of room for the toes and heel. I love them. Finally found the compression sock that I like.
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Hello there... well the ankle supports come in S, M and L sizes I believe... the thing is that I'm a skinny dude so the M fit pretty well on my foot and ankle... but on top are kind of loose... so If you're not skinny it shall fit good...cheers!
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Hello I am not positive what the support level would be but I was very heavy, am very flat footed, plus my ankles have given up and are weak. Wearing these supports help me exercise and get through an eight hour day, I hope this helps.
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I have had no problems with them slipping. You might try wrapping something on the ankle under your weights to help hold them tighter.
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I use sensi pink self adhere wrap around the ankles. It keeps them from twisting or falling off. Just be careful not to wrap it too tight. I buy the sensi wrap here on Amazon. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NHB4BY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Some pilates teachers are using them w/ students...if you have foot or ankle problems I would use them cautiously & not stand on them w/ my full weight.
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I haven't tried them as ankle weights but I did buy a different one for my ankles when I run, also Reebok. You should just get that one -- they're perfect.
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Hello Howard. I am not a physician, nor am I a professional physical therapy person. Therefore, I strongly suggest you discuss the swollen ankles problem with your doctor. He/she can make recommendations. I pray for your well-being.
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If they are light compression it may help, but I will be honest with you. This product in my opinion was not meant for anything but socks and it does work great for that purpose. I do not wear the compression stockings so mine is only a guess. I am truly sorry that I am unable to be of more help to you. May God bless you and yours always.
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I have a size 12 foot and order the xl. The problem with all these compression socks is they should design them to be measured around the ankle and the front area of the foot. I found even the xl "felt too tight but did not cut off circulation. That said you can try them and see how they feel.
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Hi Andrea, If swelling of the ankles is a problem, you might want to give these a pass. The entire sock fits snugly. I don't find that the top is any tighter than the rest of the sock; the whole sock, however, is snug. My husband, found them a bit too close-fitting for his comfort. Hope this info is useful to you. If there are further questions, ask away.
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Hello, happy to help if I can. I bought these for my wife, her ankles are 5" in diameter. She reports that she can cinch these weights right down and they work fine for her. A happy wife is a happy life....
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You might check Brightlifedirect - they have things to help put on compression socks/stockings (which they mainly sell), so maybe something like that would help. Arcoa actually makes something to help with socks, check out their site to see many products. They go under Arcmate now, it seems, particularly for such helpful gadgets.
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They probably are if you want them to fit snugly. But that doesn't mean they will fall past your foot. And you could always wrap a small towel or clothing around your ankle first.
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Judy,I bought really small ones at a sport store, and because I have arthritis and my ankles swell twice there size I bought these and they have always been plenty long enough with strap left over. I think you will be satisfied with them. Florence
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I am not a sports medicine expert by any means, however, I find them perfect on uneven ground. They hold your ankle firmly in position. It works for my sprained ankle.