While not mandatory, using ankle supports in Muay Thai will improve the longevity of a fighter and make sure that they don’t sprain an ankle from overextension. Finding good ankle support isn’t hard, provided you know what to look for. Your primary goal is to keep the muscles and ligaments compacted together and provide some padding for vulnerable areas like the instep.
Today, I shall look at the best Muay Thai ankle support. These are also called ankle protectors or ankle sleeves. If you live in a cold climate, the ankle support doubles up as a warmer and thermally insulates your foot from the mat.
- Supports and braces ankle movement
- Helps prevent against injury, scratches, and abrasion
- Supports recovering injuries
- Soft breathable fabric construction for comfort and mobility
- Supports and braces ankle movement
· Size: S, M, L, and XL
· Color: Dark grey
· Material: Polyester blend
· Features: Anti-fraying stitched edges
· Strengths: Slim and light, comfortable, durable
This is essentially a compression-support sleeve that’s optimized for combat sports. It has no foam or gel padding, but the cloth is of decent thickness and breathes well. Made from a polyester blend, these ankle supports can take years of pounding on full-power bags.
The sleeves are quite elastic; they easily slide up your leg and contract to provide a good fit. The medium size should work well if you are between 5’8” and 5’10”. For 5’11” and higher, I suggest the large size or even the X-large (if you have thicker legs).
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· Size: S/M, L/XL
· Color: Black with white accents
· Material: Polyester
· Features: Gel padding
· Strengths: Comfortable fit, superior protection
In terms of compression, these ankle supports aren’t particularly good. They sit on top of your ankles rather than compressing the joint and insole. However, what this does well is protect from blunt force trauma every time you kick a bag or your sparring partner wearing shin guards.
The Sanabul Battle Forged Guard has gel-infused padding- both on the ankle and the instep area. This protects the top of your foot, the ankle joint, and the lower shin. Think of this as offensive gear rather than protective; it’s built to help you hit harder without injuring your ankle.
While not mandatory, using ankle supports in Muay Thai will improve the longevity of a fighter and make sure that they don’t sprain an ankle from overextension. Finding good ankle support isn’t hard, provided you know what to look for. Your primary goal is to keep the muscles and ligaments compacted together and provide some padding for vulnerable areas like the instep.
Today, I shall look at the best Muay Thai ankle support. These are also called ankle protectors or ankle sleeves. If you live in a cold climate, the ankle support doubles up as a warmer and thermally insulates your foot from the mat.
- Supports and braces ankle movement
- Helps prevent against injury, scratches, and abrasion
- Supports recovering injuries
- Soft breathable fabric construction for comfort and mobility
- Supports and braces ankle movement
· Size: S, M, L, and XL
· Color: Dark grey
· Material: Polyester blend
· Features: Anti-fraying stitched edges
· Strengths: Slim and light, comfortable, durable
This is essentially a compression-support sleeve that’s optimized for combat sports. It has no foam or gel padding, but the cloth is of decent thickness and breathes well. Made from a polyester blend, these ankle supports can take years of pounding on full-power bags.
The sleeves are quite elastic; they easily slide up your leg and contract to provide a good fit. The medium size should work well if you are between 5’8” and 5’10”. For 5’11” and higher, I suggest the large size or even the X-large (if you have thicker legs).
