mid cut can be good...
The problem is that the ankle protection from the mid cut shoes is actually very poor. If you really want ankle protection you have to wear a proper ankle brace like ASO
I understand this statement, but don't agree w/ it.
I've been dealing w/ ankle issues since I played JC tennis, where an acute tear ended my season in the nor cal dubs championships.
in teaching for many years, I've used a combo of higher shoes, and braces.
currently I'm wearing the Viper 5 high (w/ the velcro strap), and in testing and feeling, it actually feels better then many of the braces I've worn. I'd like to go back to a lighter shoe, and even picked up a light figure 8 brace to see if it would feel good w/ a low/light shoe (in this case the ascis gel res 2).
It doesn't feel nearly as stable and secure as my viper 5.
Another thought on support, this asics is supposed to be very supportive, and I see that, but sometimes that "support" is stiffness. What i feel w/ a much stiffer shoe is that if you start to role your ankle, it actually provides leverage over the ankle to go over completely. My viper is actually a far softer shoe then this lightweight asics, but w/ the ankle support and softer feel, i feel much less likely to go over.
Anyway, in looking for a lighterweight alternative, my testing has told me to stay high and moderately soft, even though it's heavier, and in this case, a bit too wide for my foot...
cheers,
holiday
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