The BetterGuard

High-performance ankle brace
$199.00
$199.00
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+ Designed to use in game, practice, and training
+ Freedom of movement with smart ankle support
+ Ultra-lightweight, adjustable fit
size
foot
color black

Designed to move

  • High-performance ankle brace designed for elite athletes
  • Maximize performance and control with adaptive ankle brace stabilization
  • Designed to wear in games, practice, and training to protect against injury, without limiting freedom of movement
  • Use during injury recovery to return to play

How it works

The BetterGuard is the first of it's kind, smart ankle brace. Unlike traditional rigid or semi-rigid ankle braces, The BetterGuard offers a full range of motion, giving you absolute freedom of movement in an ultra-lightweight ankle brace design. In the event of sudden ankle twisting or rolling, the adaptive technology inside The BetterGuard will instantly stabilize the joint at the moment of impact, giving you intelligent ankle support precisely when you need it.

It's everything you need in an ankle brace to help you dominate the game with less stress and more confidence.

Product Features

  • Advanced freedom of movement and a full range of motion
  • Intelligent ankle protection only activates during critical twisting or rolling movements
  • Maximum performance and high comfort with buttery soft 4-way stretch material
  • Adjustable single-strap closure
  • Sweat-wicking, quick-drying material
  • Ultra-slim design fits inside your shoes - wears like a second skin
The BetterGuard ankle brace uses smart technology to protect you from ankle sprains and strains. Elevate your game with the ultimate lightweight ankle protection system, providing a full range of motion and intelligent ankle support only when you need it.

Customer Reviews

Based on 11 reviews
91%
(10)
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9%
(1)
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B
Busy, Active Mom
Helped recover from injury

Hi,
I'm a middle aged woman who had injured my ankle repeatedly without letting it heal properly over the last 6+ months. I finally took it seriously when I could no long put weight on my ankle without pain. I tried to be patient and let it heal, but life and kids kept forcing me back on it, continuing to reinjure it. I found Betterguards and gave it a try. Almost immediately, my ankle could bear weight again and it actually felt strong for a few hours each morning to start. Once I started wearing it all day everyday, my ankle started to heal and is recovered now. I am trying to figure out how to strengthen it, so I can stop wearing it all the time and shift to wearing it only when hiking or on very strenuous days.

It was worth every penny to give me my life back.

My one complaint is it's given me a sore and bruised leg at the upper part of the brace where all the tension is held. I'm not sure if I ordered too big of a size or it's just not meant for me to wear 12+ hours a day. Either way, it's been a life changer and I am so thankful I found it!

J
Jose Cesar

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C
Clint T.
Like a seatbelt for your ankle...

Very comfortable and lightweight brace. This product simultaneously provides range of motion and a sense of security. I had badly sprained my right ankle the second time this year playing squash. Concerned about the possibility of reinjury keeping me off the court, I decided to give BetterGuards a try. The brace allowed me to get back on court and move confidently knowing protection was in place. The technology reminds me of a seatbelt. It is comfortable enough you forget that you are wearing it, but there to hold tight when needed. I highly recommend for squash and other court sports requiring lateral movements.

A
Anthony Vicenzo
Fact: Best ankle braces ever

The BetterGuard is the best ankle brace I’ve ever owned - by a mile. Basketball, football, running, gym, crossfit, hiking, tennis, pickleball — these braces are ready for any occasion.

11/10 would recommend.

D
Derek
Best ankle brace for basketball

I saw a video about NBA technology on Youtube and I couldn’t believe this brace actually exists, and that it’s not just for NBA players! It’s super lightweight and comfortable, and it doesn’t limit your mobility. The best part is, it’s there when you need it and it will stop your ankle from rolling if you step on someone’s foot or anything like that.

These are the only ankle braces you’ll see me wearing.

Customer Reviews

Based on 11 reviews
91%
(10)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
9%
(1)
0%
(0)
B
Busy, Active Mom
Helped recover from injury

Hi,
I'm a middle aged woman who had injured my ankle repeatedly without letting it heal properly over the last 6+ months. I finally took it seriously when I could no long put weight on my ankle without pain. I tried to be patient and let it heal, but life and kids kept forcing me back on it, continuing to reinjure it. I found Betterguards and gave it a try. Almost immediately, my ankle could bear weight again and it actually felt strong for a few hours each morning to start. Once I started wearing it all day everyday, my ankle started to heal and is recovered now. I am trying to figure out how to strengthen it, so I can stop wearing it all the time and shift to wearing it only when hiking or on very strenuous days.

It was worth every penny to give me my life back.

My one complaint is it's given me a sore and bruised leg at the upper part of the brace where all the tension is held. I'm not sure if I ordered too big of a size or it's just not meant for me to wear 12+ hours a day. Either way, it's been a life changer and I am so thankful I found it!

J
Jose Cesar

.

C
Clint T.
Like a seatbelt for your ankle...

Very comfortable and lightweight brace. This product simultaneously provides range of motion and a sense of security. I had badly sprained my right ankle the second time this year playing squash. Concerned about the possibility of reinjury keeping me off the court, I decided to give BetterGuards a try. The brace allowed me to get back on court and move confidently knowing protection was in place. The technology reminds me of a seatbelt. It is comfortable enough you forget that you are wearing it, but there to hold tight when needed. I highly recommend for squash and other court sports requiring lateral movements.

A
Anthony Vicenzo
Fact: Best ankle braces ever

The BetterGuard is the best ankle brace I’ve ever owned - by a mile. Basketball, football, running, gym, crossfit, hiking, tennis, pickleball — these braces are ready for any occasion.

11/10 would recommend.

D
Derek
Best ankle brace for basketball

I saw a video about NBA technology on Youtube and I couldn’t believe this brace actually exists, and that it’s not just for NBA players! It’s super lightweight and comfortable, and it doesn’t limit your mobility. The best part is, it’s there when you need it and it will stop your ankle from rolling if you step on someone’s foot or anything like that.

These are the only ankle braces you’ll see me wearing.

Protecting Performance

The BetterGuard high-performance ankle brace provides freedom of movement and peace of mind. With the BG POWER as the heart - an intelligent mini-piston - the brace offers you a full range of motion during normal movements. In the event of sudden turning or rolling of the ankle, the mini-piston activates and effectively stabilizes your ankle - 3x faster than your body.

You can put this innovative high-tech brace on quickly and easily with the customizable fastening system, which adapts it to your personal ankle geometry.

The high-quality micro-velcro ensures a long service life, even after repeated washing. It combines good holding power with good handling for readjusting for fit and closure.

Freedom of movement, performance, and comfort combined with stability. The BetterGuard offers a new experience for every sport.

Product story:

Sprains: pain, downtime, a long rehab journey back into the game, and then still more secondary injuries. Whether it's with ourselves, friends, or sports idols - we've all experienced it in different ways - and even once is too often.

Such injuries prevented our founder Vinzenz from pursuing a professional sports career. Commercially available legacy braces offered either too little protection or restricted and limited his body, mind, and performance. Reason enough to bring BETTERGUARDS to life and to create a completely new type of injury prevention together with pioneers from science and technology: The BetterGuard

As part of the NBA Launchpad - the NBA's start-up accelerator - the first proprietary ankle brace was developed in 2022. It has been successfully tested with international research institutions, such as the Charité in Berlin, as well as other institutes and athletes worldwide.

Our goal is to help athletes achieve their best performance. Unhindered by injuries or mental barriers. At BETTERGUARDS our goal is to banish ankle injuries to the history books.