Had a torn ligament at the ankle and have the bandage during the first weeks after the plaster has been removed, used to protect against new and twisting as slight relief of the tapes. Without any bandage I noticed after only a short exposure (a few minutes walk), as my feet hurt, but no way was then to relieve him. Much it much easier for me to cope with the bandage my daily amount of exercise without pain. The supporting force was ideal for me. The bandage restricts the mobility barely, but relieved the good bands and reduces the risk of re kink. My bands have regenerated quickly and I could always do without longer periods on the bandages. Meanwhile, I wear it only while jogging. The material is comfortable and not suppressed. As you get equal 2 pieces you can wear them well and wash alternates. One point I must deduct, however, because they are very tight on the length. For me as a woman with shoe size 39 fit perfectly, but for larger people they could then sit so tight that they cut unpleasant. For me and my purposes, however, they were perfect.