Aircast A60 vs Aircast Airsport Ankle Brace Review

18 December 2018 | Eugene

At Health and Care, we're often asked to compare our most popular ankle supports, as they can seem similar to the untrained eye. One of the most common comparisons is that between the Aircast A60 Ankle Brace and the Aircast Airsport Ankle Brace – two ankle supports designed to stabilise your ankle during sporting activities. To clear the air on the issue, we've put our ankle brace experts to work, and they've provided a quick breakdown on the pros and cons of each device to help you decide.

Aircast A60 Ankle Brace - The Slimmest Ankle Support Around

We start off our comparison with one of our favourite ankle braces, and the choice of professional athletes like Andy Murray. We're constantly recommending the Aircast A60 Ankle Brace for sporting use, as it's the slimmest, most comfortable ankle brace around. This is ideal for sport-specific footwear like football boots and running shoes, as it will provide the support you need without disrupting the fit of slim footwear.

The A60 is incredibly comfortable for the support it provides, as it's made with Breath-O-Prene fabric that, as the name would suggest, provides excellent breathability to prevent overheating and excess sweat. Sleek stabilisers at either side provide rollover protection, helping to prevent sprains and keep your foot in a healthy position to avoid injury.

Key Features

The slimmest and most comfortable brace around
The choice of sporting stars like Andy Murray
Easily fits in trainers and sports shoes without disrupting fit
Stabilisers on either side prevent rollover and guard against sprains

Bottom Line: The best choice for maintaining comfort and fit of sports footwear during your recovery

Aircast Airsport Ankle Brace - Robust Protection for Sports

The Aircast A60 deservedly gets a lot of attention for its sleek design and use by top sporting professionals, but the competitor offers something just as valuable: tough support. The Aircast Airsport Ankle Brace features foam-filled aircells that cushion and support the ankle, providing compression that encourages circulation, reduces swelling and speeds up your recovery. Like the A60, the Airsport is designed to fit into most athletic footwear, but sacrifices a little bit of sleekness in exchange for extra support.

Much of the added support the Airsport provides comes from the semi-rigid encased shell, offering extra protection to the ankle ligaments. An anterior talifibular cross strap provides extra stabilisation, while integrated forefoot and shin wraps ensure the brace encases your foot for peace of mind against aggravation of injury during activity.

Key Features

Offers tough support and stabilisation for sports
Cushions and protects the ankle while providing tailored compression
Ideal for reintroducing sports after ankle operations or sprains
Cross straps and shin wraps offer semi-rigid and reliable support

Bottom Line: The best choice for recovery from slightly more severe injuries that require extra stability

The Final Verdict

At the end of the day, there's a reason these are two of our most popular ankle supports: they both provide top-of-the-range protection for sports. Your choice really depends on whether you're looking for some insurance against injury that doesn't affect your comfort (the Aircast A60), or more rigid support that lets you reintroduce sports while you regain confidence in your ankle (the Aircast Airsport).

For us, our top pick is the Aircast A60 Ankle Brace as it offers superb protection from ankle rollover at all levels of sport and activity. Buy the Aircast A60 Ankle Brace.

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