What it brings.
Firm structured lace-up support with steel stays.
ALAS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Post-Sprain Ankle Support – Swede-O Ankle Lok (Padded Tongue)
$49.95
In stock and ready to order.
FIT FIRST
Check the sizing method and the room inside the shoe before you choose.
SUPPORT WITH A JOB
Choose the brace for the stage and movement ahead, not just by how strong it looks.
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PRODUCT NOTES
What you should know.
A sprain is more than a few days on the couch. The real work happens in the weeks after, when you're moving again but the ankle isn't fully there yet.
The Ankle Lok (Padded Tongue) is built for that stretch. The padded tongue cushions the front of the ankle where soreness tends to settle in. Removable side stabilizers with stainless steel stays give you structured support without locking everything down. The dual eyelet pulley system keeps lacing snug and even all the way across, not just tight at the top.
I know what it's like to think you're ready before you are. This brace gives you the support to keep moving without pushing into something worse.
Fits in most shoes. Supportive enough for the gym, comfortable enough for all day. Get back on your feet and keep it going.
The stainless steel stays are the detail that makes this one different. They're not just padding. They're actual structural support that holds the ankle in place while still letting it move naturally. If you're in that frustrating middle stretch where you feel okay but your ankle keeps reminding you it isn't, this is the brace for that moment. Don't rush it. Stay Moving. Stay Strong.
Jason Joyner
Yeah, You Know.
Size Chart
Sized by US shoe size. ALAS currently stocks the white padded-tongue model from 2XS through 2XL.
| Size | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 2XS | — | 2 – 3 |
| XS | 3 – 5½ | 4 – 6½ |
| S | 6 – 7½ | 7 – 9½ |
| M | 8 – 10½ | 10 – 11½ |
| L | 11 – 12½ | 12 – 13½ |
| XL | 13 – 14½ | 14 – 15½ |
| 2XL | 15+ | 16+ |
The 2XS option is for women's US shoe sizes 2–3. If you fall between listed sizes or are unsure about fit, contact ALAS before ordering.
Working on strength after a sprain? The Strengthen It articles cover exercises and recovery steps that can help you rebuild control and confidence.
Post-Sprain Ankle Support – Swede-O Ankle Lok (Padded Tongue)
XX-Small
$49.95
ALAS FIELD NOTES / ALL BRACES / COMPARE
Before you choose this support.
A structured All Braces option with steel stays for shoppers comparing a firmer post-sprain brace.
Where it fits.
Comparing a more rigid post-sprain support option.
Make room for it.
Best with a supportive shoe that has room for a structured lace-up brace.
Measure first.
Measure first, then check whether your regular shoes have enough room.
01TREAT IT
02STRENGTHEN IT
03BACK IN THE GAME
04STAYING PROTECTED
FIT NOTE
Choose a secure fit without pressure points, especially around the steel stays.
COMPARE BEFORE CHOOSING
Compare with Ankle Loc for adjustable support or Strap Lok for figure-8 control.
WATCH FOR
This is a firmer comparison option from the All Braces shelf, not the default Strengthen It path.
Still deciding? The right support is the one that fits the stage, shoe, size, and movement ahead.
General support-selection information only. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical care.
FIELD COMPARE / NEARBY OPTIONS
Compare this with these.
SUPPORT OPTION
Figure 8 Ankle Support – Swede-O Strap Lok Ankle Support
For firm figure-8 support when the ankle still needs something to hold it accountable.
SUPPORT OPTION
Everyday Ankle Support – Swede-O Trim Lok Ankle Support
For lighter everyday prevention once the ankle stops second-guessing every step.
SUPPORT OPTION
Own Your Recovery Bundle
A recovery path built around Ankle Loc, Strap Lok, and Trim Lok together.
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