This Figure-eight Youth Ankle Brace is a cost-effective solution for your child who needs to treat an ankle sprain or injury, or needs ankle stabilization during sports. With kids participating in sports at a younger age, there has been a substantial rise in sports-related injuries among children. Wearing a kid’s ankle brace for sports can help prevent your child from adding to the statistics. Or if an injury has already occurred, this ankle brace with laces can help prevent one from re-injuring it. This lace-up ankle brace for children is made of a strong, ballistic-type nylon that is resistant to tears and wear as well as thin and lightweight. Via the laces, one can easily adjust the fit of this ankle brace for kids. All of these factors make it well suited for athletic use. The figure-eight straps that help prevent a sprain of the ankle are made out of non-stretch nylon that is durable and lightweight. The tongue of the pediatric ankle wrap is made of a knitted material that is breathable and makes it easier to pull the brace onto the foot. An elastic panel in the Achilles area adds to the comfortable fit. Those whose children have allergies will be happy to hear the youth ankle support is free of latex. The ankle brace for athletics comes in a standard black color. This pediatric ankle support for Football, Basketball, Soccer and More supports your son or daughter's ankle while jumping, pivoting, cutting, running, and quickly accelerating or stopping – all of these movements are staples of sports and all of these can lead to ankle injuries. This preventive-care sports ankle brace for children from BraceAbility is also an appealing alternative to taping the ankle at it achieves the same effect in less time and with less hassle. This youth ankle brace for sports is big on support but little on bulk. Fits big kid's shoe sizes 2 - 6. Works on right or left sock, and is intended to be worn with shoes, over your socks.