Bauerfeind AchilloTrain - Achilles Tendonitis Brace - Relieves Achilles tendon pain, swelling and inflammation. Black, 4

I have some nasty injuries from my time in the military and one of which is multiple small tears in both of my Achilles that causes it to flare up constantly and lasting nearly 3-5 days and up to 2 months on rare occasions. It literally dislocates or badly strains the Navicular bone in one or both of my feet causing extruciating pain to such an extent I literally can't walk without risking a hard fall. This literally relieved the pressure in such a way I'm no longer crawling like a maggot on the floor but can actually walk again to some extent without downing a dozen 200mg's of Ibuprofen a day. I intend to get a 2nd if not third in case one breaks down but this has honestly been such a godsend I wish I found it a decade ago.

I had the earlier version of achillotrain, prescribed by my podiatrist, which I used for a few years. Eventually it seemed it was probably stretching out and I should get a new one. The new model has improved gel padding, and is taller. It also keeps the optional heel lift separate, instead of in a pocket (where it was difficult to insert), so it’s easier to switch between using the lift and not. I have a Haglund’s deformity which causes Achilles tendinosis, and this brace allows me to continue running. Its easy to get on and off, and keeps my Achilles tendon in place and improves circulation in the area.

I had high hopes for this, but didn’t work for me. Stopped using the brace. I use heel raises though.

Perfect choice for me. I've tried everything, PT, stretching, rest, Ice, NSAIDs since one overuse event resulted in severe tendinopathy 5 months ago. Read every research paper I could find. I knew regular compression sleeves didn't help and the brace with the air bladders at the ankle put way too much pressure on it. So far, I've worn it all day twice and every time the next day, the pain is considerably less. And -- I love the donning aid - a little silk sock, first compression/brace device I've every had that included one and man how much easier it is to put on. Yes it was the most expensive brace on Amazon but it was worth it!!

Horrible Achilles tendinitis. This was recommended by my orthopedic doc. Very expensive for what it is but also very effective for helping to manage some of the pain.

While difficult to get on and off, this brace gave me instant relief from Achilles tendonitis. Relieved my pain within 24 hours.

Having a bone spur on my heel, this brace does decrease the pain while walking. My only problem is that I have a difficult time taking it off by myself. Going on is fine, but off is a bit painful.

Works great! The best ankle support I have used, worth every dollar.