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It feels *so good* to run again.

I'm taking insanely good care of my joints this year.

Does anyone have experience running in ankle braces?

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I can't do the barefoot shoes because my 2nd toe doesn't fit.

I tell myself they look silly... but it's just cope.

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Thanks! I'll work my way there.

I want super cushiony shoes for the first few months post back-surgery, and I'm scared of rolling my ankle from this high up. It's catastrophic, like rolling your ankle in high heels.

I'll switch back to bare ankles & minimal shoes in a couple months.

Smart move on the maintenance. I’d be mindful of ankle strength when using braces. Similar to running in sand, the ankle isn’t designed to move/not move in this way for prolonged periods. I’d strengthen the ankles naturally and run them naked for better long-term (and less injury related) likelihood. Good luck.

I play tennis in ankle braces when I recover from sprains (prob should more often), and I move around the court a lot in a match.  I use the aircast a60, doesn't feel too squished into my shoes on the sides.