Where are you?
Treat It: swelling, soreness, early recovery.
Strengthen It: moving again, but not fully trusting it.
Back in the Game: activity or sport.
Staying Protected: prevention and longer days.
ALAS SUPPORT SHELF / ALL 8 BRACES
Eight supports. Four stage paths. One full field for comparing what fits your ankle today.
Start with your stage when one fits, then narrow by shoe room, support feel, and how you need to move. The biggest brace is not automatically the right brace.
Find your support path
Use this before the full comparison chart.
Treat It: swelling, soreness, early recovery.
Strengthen It: moving again, but not fully trusting it.
Back in the Game: activity or sport.
Staying Protected: prevention and longer days.
Light: PowerWrap or Trim Lok.
Moderate: Ankle Loc or Easy Lok.
Firm: Ankle Lok, Strap Lok, Inner Lok 8, or Tarsal Lok.
Work or walking: Easy Lok, Strap Lok, or Ankle Loc.
Uneven ground: Tarsal Lok or Strap Lok.
Sport: Inner Lok 8 or Strap Lok.
Compare before choosing
Every ankle support has a job. Use this chart to match the brace to your stage or support job, shoe, activity, and support needs.
On mobile: scroll sideways to compare all columns.
| Brace | Stage | Support feel | Best for | Shoe fit | Ease | Choose if |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerWrap | Treat It | Light to moderate compression | Swelling, comfort, early support | Lower profile | Easy wrap adjustment | You want a calmer first step. |
| Ankle Loc | Strengthen It | Moderate adjustable support | Rebuilding trust after the first stage | Needs shoe room | Adjustable support | You want structure without overbuilding. |
| Ankle Lok | All Braces Only | Firm structured lace-up support | Comparing a firmer structured post-sprain option | Best in roomier supportive shoes | Steel-stay structure | You want to compare a firmer structured option. |
| Strap Lok | Strengthen It / Active Support | Firm figure-8 support | Weak ankles, active daily support | Needs room for straps | Versatile daily structure | You want a versatile bridge brace. |
| Inner Lok 8 | Back in the Game | Firm sport-ready support | Court movement, cuts, quicker activity | Best in athletic shoes | Sport-focused support | The pace of the day is higher. |
| Easy Lok | Staying Protected | Moderate easy-fastening support | Walking, work, daily support | Everyday shoe room matters | Easiest fastening path | You want support without fighting the brace. |
| Tarsal Lok | Staying Protected | Firm structured support | Uneven ground, trails, longer movement | More brace presence | Structured protection | The ground asks more from your ankle. |
| Trim Lok | Staying Protected | Lighter prevention support | Lower-profile prevention-minded movement | Slimmer feel | Lower-profile support | You are working toward lighter prevention support. |