I m talking about the ballistic-nylon, wrap-around, lace-up models that sell for $30 to $40 (such as the ASO Ankle Brace). If you have a balky ankle, it s the only thing that will hold it in place.

There are several models out there, but I wear an Aso brace. ... And when I left my ankle brace home while hiking in the Grand Canyon last April, my Scarpa Kailashs ($185) held up well.