SOCCER ANKLE BRACE

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An ankle injury in soccer can be devastating, and could sideline your game for an entire season or more. Protect your ankles with The BetterGuard and stay in the game.

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BEST SOCCER ANKLE BRACE

The ultimate ankle brace for soccer players

Built for the relentless demands of soccer, The BetterGuard keeps you on top of your game. Ultra-lightweight and designed for agility, it seamlessly adapts to your every cut, lightning-fast stops, and unexpected turns.

Soccer ankle support that's made to move

The BetterGuard is the first adaptive sports ankle brace for soccer, offering a dynamic fit that adapts to your every move. Experience foot and ankle mobility with built-in stability that reacts in milliseconds to stabilize the ankle joint only when you need it most.

BERNARD KAMUNGO, FC DALLAS, SOCCER ANKLE BRACES

Don't let ankle injuries sideline your season

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Why we made this

Ankle injuries are the #1 most common injury in soccer

According to Team USA Soccer, ankle sprains are the most common soccer injury

35% of all injuries

One study found 35% of all injuries in soccer are to the ankle joint

Avg. 48 days lost to injury

The same study found that players missed 48 days on average from each ankle sprain

80% ankle sprains

The most common ankle injuries experienced by soccer athletes are ankle ligament sprains (80%)

5x more likely

Athletes are 5x more likely to sustain recurring ankle injuries upon their return to soccer

We built the best soccer ankle brace based on science, not tradition

Traditional lace-up braces were never built for the demands of soccer players. Designed in partnership with professional athletes, The BetterGuard cuts through the noise with its dynamic, mini-ankle stabilizer that delivers reliable levels of support only when you need it.

BEHIND THE DESIGN

Discover soccer ankle support that works like magic

Here's why The BetterGuard is the best ankle support for soccer

BEST ANKLE BRACES FOR SOCCER

Foot and ankle mobility

Maintain a seamless foot feel on the field. The BetterGuard empowers your footwork with a high range of motion and ultra-slim fit that feels like a second skin.

BEST ANKLE SUPPORT FOR SOCCER

Adaptive support

The BetterGuard's mini ankle stabilizer aids in preventing ankle injuries with dynamic support. The BG POWER reacts in milliseconds to unexpected lateral inversion and supination movements, giving you extra support when you need it to help you stay ahead of the game and reduce your risk of injury.

SPRAINED ANKLE RECOVERY ANKLE BRACE FOR SOCCER

Accelerate recovery

The BetterGuard empowers your return to the field with a high range of motion to re-build mobility, and targeted support to minimize re-injury risk throughout recovery.*

LIGHTWEIGHT SOCCER ANKLE BRACE

Ultra-lightweight

Experience explosive agility with The BetterGuard's ultra-lightweight, breathable compression sock that wears like a second skin and moves seamlessly with you.

SOCCER ANKLE BRACES FOR SOCCER PLAYERS

The perfect fit

The BetterGuard's ultra-slim strapping system and minimalist design slides perfectly inside soccer cleats, giving you the perfect fit.

BEST SOCCER ANKLE SUPPORT FOR PRO SOCCER PLAYERS

Pros use The BetterGaurd

Trusted by top athletes across the MLS, NWLS, and NCAA, The BetterGuard ankle brace is a reliable choice to aid in injury prevention and accelerated recovery.

SOCCER ANKLE SUPPORT BRACES

Move better. Recover faster.

Reduce your risk of soccer ankle sprains with The BetterGuard ankle brace

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Ankle protection created by science —loved by athletes

Invest in The BetterGuard to protect your ankles from common soccer injuries, just like the pros.

MLS SOCCER ANKLE BRACES

Bernard Kamungo

Forward, FC Dallas
Team USA USMNT

LIGHTWEIGHT SOCCER ANKLE SUPPORT

Nik Kizerian

Defender, Utah Valley University

NCAA SOCCER ANKLE BRACES

Bella Folino

Midfielder, BYU

SOCCER ANKLE BRACES FOR ATHLETES

Mateo Palomino

Defender, Oregon State University

BEST ANKLE BRACE SUPPORT FOR SOCCER

Savanna Mason

Goalkeeper, BYU

BEST ANKLE SUPPORT BRACE FOR SOCCER PLAYERS AT EVERY LEVEL

Kendell Petersen

Forward, BYU

SOCCER ANKLE SUPPORT TRUSTED BY PRO ATHLETES

Erwin Martinez

Defender, Utah Tech University

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

ELITE SOCCER ANKLE STABILIZERS

Next-level performance starts here

Protect your ankles with The BetterGuard so you can focus less on ankle sprains and more on playing your best game.

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Bringing game-changing innovation to U.S. athletes, backed by NBA stars Franz and Moe Wagner and industry experts

*Comparison of an adaptive ankle brace to conventional taping for rehabilitation of acute ankle injury in young sub-elite soccer players: a pilot study, Krobholz D et al. Accepted for publication by JSR